The Voice Of Final Fantasy XVI’s Cid Will Play Galactus In Marvel’s Fantastic Four Movie

Marvel Studios Casts Ralph Ineson as Galactus in The Fantastic Four

Marvel Studios has cast Ralph Ineson as the planet-eating Galactus for The Fantastic Four. PlayStation 5 players might recognize that name as the voice of Cidolfus Telamon, aka Cid, in Final Fantasy XVI. This casting comes from The Hollywood Reporter, which reports that the production will begin shooting mid-summer in England. 

Ralph Ineson Joins Star-Studded Cast

Ineson, whom you might also know from The VVitchThe Northman, and The Creator, joins a star-studded cast for the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first film about Marvel’s First Family. The cast includes Pedro Pascal (HBO’s The Last of Us) as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby (Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning) as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn (Stranger Things) as Johnny Storm/Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Bear) as Ben Grimm/The Thing. Julia Garner (Ozark) will portray a female Silver Surfer in the film.

Paul Walter Hauser (Cobra Kai) and John Malkovich (Being John Malkovich) are also set to appear in The Fantastic Four, although their roles have not been disclosed yet. 

Excitement Surrounding Ralph Ineson’s Role

If you’ve played FFXVI, you already know Ineson has an incredible voice, certainly perfect for the role of a massive galactic entity that devours planets. Fans are eagerly anticipating his portrayal of Galactus when The Fantastic Four hits theaters on July 25, 2025. 

Further Reading

For more information, check out Game Informer’s Final Fantasy XVI review, and don’t miss Game Informer’s exclusive interview with Final Fantasy XVI producer Naoki Yoshida for insights into lessons learned, Clive’s reception, loose ends, and more. Explore Game Informer’s Final Fantasy XVI coverage hub for exclusive cover story content, behind-the-scenes details, video interviews, and more. 

[Source: The Hollywood Reporter]


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