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In recent news, director Matt Shakman unveiled plans to begin filming the latest addition to the Marvel franchise, "Fantastic Four," in spring 2024. This announcement comes as Hollywood prepares to get back into action following the end of the writers' strike— granted an agreement is reached soon with the Screen Actors Guild.

In his conversation with Collider, Shakman expressed excitement over the project, promising a fresh take on the iconic superhero group. He remained tight-lipped about exact details, but assured the audience that the new film will be unlike any other Marvel production so far.

The "Fantastic Four" movie is currently set to hit theaters on May 2, 2025, a date revealed during a significant Disney reshuffle amidst the WGA strike. While it was originally set to launch Marvel's Phase 6 in November 2024, it was rescheduled twice.

Fans are eagerly awaiting the casting announcement for iconic characters Reed Richards, Ben Grimm, and Sue and Johnny Storm. Amid a swarm of rumors concerning potential actors for these roles, Shakman hinted that audiences might hear some news shortly.

He also drawing attention to the delicate situation surrounding current SAG negotiations, highlighting that no contractual agreements can be made during a strike. Nevertheless, the director has assured moviegoers he's got some names in mind, and deals may be secured shortly after the conclusion of the strike.

This might not be the extensive update fans hoped for, but it certainly adds to the anticipation! Meanwhile, for other updates on various productions in the works following the end of the writers' strike, stay tuned!