Overview

• Ioan Gruffudd said he remains "incredibly proud" of his portrayal of Mister Fantastic in the 2005 Fantastic Four and its 2007 sequel.
• He recounted experiencing grief after plans for a third Fantastic Four film were canceled due to studio decisions beyond his control.
• The actor detailed that the cut Wolverine cameo was filmed as a reshoot with him in Vancouver and Jessica Alba in New York, though he still doesn’t know why it was omitted.
• Both Fox-era films each grossed more than $300 million at the box office, highlighting their enduring commercial success.
• Gruffudd confirmed that Marvel Studios has not contacted him to return as Mister Fantastic for the MCU’s 2025 reboot.