Matt Shakman Stuns Fans with Surprise Visit to Oviedo Comic Book Store During ‘Fantastic Four’ Filming

As a lifelong Marvel enthusiast who grew up reading comic books from cover to cover, this news about Fantastic Four: First Steps has me absolutely thrilled! The fact that filming is taking place just a stone’s throw away from where I reside in Oviedo adds an extra layer of excitement.


Production on the movie titled ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ is underway, with the most recent news being that Marvel’s original team has safely landed in Spain. The upcoming film will showcase the Calatrava building in Oviedo, a location that previously represented the UN Headquarters in ‘Captain America: Civil War.’

While I geared up for another day on set, little did I know that Director Matt Shakman had a thrilling surprise tucked under his sleeve for us local gaming enthusiasts.

Shakman dropped by at Hangar Rebelde, an Oviedo comic book store serving as a film set. He greeted the employees warmly and picked up a comic showcasing Marvel’s initial superhero clan, illustrated by Tom Scioli, due to his appreciation of its vintage aesthetic.

Jorge Etchegoyen, the store owner, was thrilled, particularly because his shop’s decor centered around The Fantastic 4 and was located near one of the movie sets. After talking to him, Etchegoyen managed to snap a picture with Shakman, creating an unforgettable moment after many years in the comic book industry.




Image credit: El Comercio

As I stepped into the grand Calatrava Congress Palace, I could feel the buzz of activity all around me. Cranes, trucks, and wardrobe units were being arranged meticulously, preparing for the upcoming game footage to be captured here.

Actors including Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby (portraying Reed Richards and Sue Storm respectively), Joseph Quinn, Julia Garner, and John Malkovich were spotted on set. For the next few days, the location will temporarily serve as the United Nations headquarters while filming concludes, with production expecting to be wrapped up within a week.

Information about the storyline is still limited, but the film titled “First Steps” will be set in a unique blend of past and future sceneries, often referred to as retro-futurism. In this world, the Fantastic Four have already established themselves as superheroes. Their lives intertwine with Galactus, who shares a unique bond with Franklin Richards. The narrative may delve into Galactus’s actions that threaten their home universe, compelling the team to find sanctuary on Earth-616.

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2024-11-19 13:13