Full CoverageJohn Malkovich Cut From ‘Fantastic Four’ As Paul Walter Hauser’s Mole Man Gets First Look
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Malkovich's scenes were ultimately left on the cutting room floor for time, flow and purpose.
Malkovich had appeared in the teaser trailer, yet, as Shakman confirmed, his scene didn't fit into the final cut.
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