I'm Convinced John Malkovich's Mystery Fantastic Four Casting Could Fix The MCU's Kang Problem Via 1 Forgotten Character

John Malkovich's new MCU character is still a mystery, but one casting theory suggests he could have a fantastic Kang the Conqueror connection.

March 26, 2025 · 1 min · 41 words · Michael Oliver

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Red Ghost, given the Marvel Comics character’s long, white hair.

John Malkovich would be an inspired choice for this complex character.

Kang’s future is uncertain, though many want to see him recast.

Cast

Kang the Conqueror and John Malkovich in the MCU

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Nathaniel Richards using powers in Marvel Comics

Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards in The Fantastic Four First Steps with the cast of 1994’s unreleased The Fantastic Four movie

Kang looking shocked in Ant-Man Quantumania

Headshot Of Pedro Pascal In The 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards

Headshot Of Vanessa Kirby

Headshot Of Joseph Quinn In The Premiere Of A Quiet Place: Day One

Headshot of Ebon Moss-Bachrach

Thunderbolts (2025) Official Poster

Avengers 5 Concept Poster

Movies

The Fantastic Four: First Steps

Marvel Cinematic Universe