Variety reports that “Nip/Tuck” star Julian McMahon (pictures) will play Dr. Doom in 20th Century Fox’s Fantastic Four.
The “Nip/Tuck” star will play the venerable villain in “Fantastic Four,” 20th Century Fox’s Tim Story-directed film adaptation of the Marvel Comics franchise. Pic goes into production this month in Vancouver for a July 1 release.
Doom, a crazed scientific genius who hides his scarred face behind a metal mask, goes up against the title quartet of Michael Chiklis (Ben Grimm/the Thing), Jessica Alba (Sue Richards/the Invisible Woman), Ioan Gruffudd (the eminently stretchable Reed Richards) and Chris Evans (Johnny Storm/the Human Torch). Simon Kinberg wrote the script.
The Hollywood Reporter says McMahon was offered the role on Friday and a deal will likely be made.
Source: Variety, The Hollywood Reporter
