Fantastic 4 movie loses its director, Jon Watts abandons the project

Jon Wattsdirector of the trilogy of Spider-Man included Tom Hollandannounced recently that he has officially abandoned the film’s direction Marvel Studios focused on Fantastic 4. The film, announced during the San Diego Comic-Con of 2020, was entrusted to Watts in December of the same year but, also thanks to the processing of Spider-Man: No Way Homeeven the pre-production of the film has not yet begun.

As reported by Deadline, who announced, Watts ’farewell to the Fantastic 4 film will be linked to his director’s need to take a break from superhero films following the release of Spider-Ma: No Way Home. The director has devoted most of the last decade to making and promoting the Spidey saga, so he felt he needed to change a little bit.

Both Watts and Marvel Studios have confirmed his departure, reiterating that the separation is perfectly smooth. Kevin Feigepresident of Marvel Studios and Louis D’Espositothe co-president of Marvel Studios also said:

“Working with Jon on the Spider-Man saga was a real pleasure. We wanted to continue working with him to bring Fantastic 4 to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but we understand and support Jon’s decision to leave the film. We do. is optimistic about the possibility of working together again in the future. “

Jon Watts, after announcing his farewell to the film, added: “Making three Spider-Man movies has been an incredible life-changing experience. I will always be grateful that I have been a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe for seven years. I look forward to working together in the future and can’t wait to see their amazing version of Fantastic 4 to come to life. “

Sony and the Spider-Man producers are confident that Jon Watts will return along with Tom Holland and Zendaya to continue the Spider-Man saga. Watts has not yet officially abandoned that franchise, but given the director’s statements, it cannot be denied.

Jon Watts is currently working on another strong project that could be his next release as a director. In fact, in September, Apple Studios has signed an agreement with the director for a film, which still has no title, to be written and directed by Watts, starring George Clooney At Brad Pitt. The deal for this film asks Apple to give the film a solid theatrical performance before it arrives Apple TV +. Watts is making the film with Smokehouse Photos by Clooney e Plan B Entertainment by Pitt.