The Watch Damon Lindelof on ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’
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Jul 28, 2025 In a lively conversation, Damon Lindelof, renowned showrunner behind hits like Lost and Watchmen, dives into the excitement around 'Fantastic Four: First Steps.' He chats about the potential resurgence of Marvel, influenced by recent successes like 'Thunderbolts.' The discussion shifts to the artistic risks in storytelling, reflecting on how nostalgia and audience expectations shape narratives. Lindelof also tackles the complexities of adapting iconic characters and the balance between innovation and respecting comic lore, making for a captivating insight into the superhero cinematic landscape.
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Damon on Vince Gilligan's 'Pluribus'
- Damon Lindelof shares excitement about Vince Gilligan's new show 'Pluribus' despite knowing little about it.
- They discuss a quirky teaser featuring a woman licking donuts, highlighting Gilligan's creative liberty.
Creator's Love Shapes Career
- Creators fall in love with their storytelling universe and tend to stay within it.
- Vince Gilligan stays in Breaking Bad's world while James Cameron stays in Pandora, showing personal attachment shapes career paths.
Fantastic Four's Winning Formula
- The Fantastic Four movie succeeds by embracing cosmic, weird, and joyful comic book elements.
- It balances the strange with emotional grounding, making characters relatable amid large-scale threats.