Mole Man may not be the most obvious villain for the MCU “Fantastic Four” movie because the superhero quartet has far more famous antagonists in their rogues gallery. While he might not have what it takes to be a full Big Bad, he would be a logical starter baddie for the MCU’s iteration of the team since Mole Man is the first supervillain the Fantastic Four face in the comics. What’s more, based on what we’ve seen of the film so far, “Fantastic Four” seems to embrace a fun retrofuturistic aesthetic, which also counts as a point for team Mole Man. After all, the subterranean monster-controlling antagonist’s over-the-top concept and design might struggle in an overly realistic setting.
As it happens, industry insider Jeff Sneider has reported that “Fantastic Four” will open with a battle between Mole Man and the Fantastic Four, and he believes that Paul Walter Hauser is set to play the villain. This would make a great deal of sense on multiple levels. It would give Mole Man a major moment in the limelight while keeping his role in the movie relatively small. Per Sneider, it would also explain how Hauser has time to add another project to his plate. The actor is already attached to the “Naked Gun” reboot starring Liam Neeson, a biopic of comedian Chris Farley, and more. Such a workload would presumably prevent him from fitting an entire MCU production in his hectic schedule — but a quick stint as Mole Man might be another thing entirely.
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