Vanessa Kirby Went Full Quantum for Her Role inThe Fantastic Four
If you're excited about The Fantastic Four: First Steps , you're definitely not alone—but it seems no one is more excited, or more prepared, than Vanessa Kirby. Playing the iconic Sue Storm, aka the Invisible Woman, Kirby dove deep— way deeper than anyone expected—to bring this beloved character to life in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. And when I say deep, I mean quantum-physics-level deep.
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In a recent interview with Empire magazine, Kirby revealed that when she first sat down with Marvel Studios, she was already more than familiar with Sue Storm’s backstory, powers, and comic legacy. “I’m such a Sue nerd,” she admitted. “I think I out-nerded everyone in that room.” That says a lot, considering she was likely sitting across from Marvel head Kevin Feige and director Matt Shakman.
Once she got the role and suited up in that classic blue spandex, Kirby didn’t stop there. She went full-on science geek, digging into the real-world physics behind Sue’s powers—like manipulating light to become invisible and projecting energy forcefields. “I got so into quantum physics,” she laughed. “It’s sad how much I got into it. I could waffle on about cellular vibration frequency.” Honestly, that level of dedication to the role? Kind of amazing.
Director Matt Shakman described this version of Sue Storm as not just a hero, but a global leader—“the inspiring, idealistic leader of what the Fantastic Four represents,” he said. She’s got brains, power, and now, according to the trailers, a baby on the way. That’s right, she’s pregnant—and her dynamic with Reed Richards (played by Pedro Pascal) is taking center stage, with the looming threat of Galactus making the stakes intensely personal.
What’s especially intriguing is Kirby hinting that their unborn child, Franklin Richards, could play a bigger role than expected. “It’s not just adults that have superpowers,” she teased. In the comics, Franklin is one of the most powerful mutants in the Marvel universe, so that small detail might turn out to be a massive deal later on.
What makes all of this even cooler is that Kirby didn’t just take on a superhero role—she embodied it with the kind of intellectual curiosity and passion that fans absolutely crave in these larger-than-life characters. She didn’t just learn her lines. She studied the science, the lore, the emotional stakes. She made Sue Storm real.
So when The Fantastic Four: First Steps hits theaters on July 25, don’t just look for the flashy effects or the showdown with Galactus. Watch Vanessa Kirby bring depth, brains, and genuine heart to one of Marvel’s most iconic characters. Based on what we’ve seen and heard so far, she might just be the beating heart of the MCU’s next phase.
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