Published on, Aug. 24 -- August 24, 2025 2:06 AM

British actor Vanessa Kirby, aka Sue Storm/Invisible Woman of 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps', detailed Marvel's villain inspiration behind her character.

In a run-up interview to the worldwide theatrical release of 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps', on July 25, actor Vanessa Kirby, who essays Sue Storm, the pregnant wife of Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic, in Marvel's latest superhero film, explained how her character draws inspiration from alternate personas of the Invisible Woman, including the villainous Malice.

"Matt and I were really aware that there hasn't really been a mother with a baby in these superhero archetypes women have been getting," she said. The 'Crown' actor added, "...