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Marvel's "Fantastic Four" Pays Tribute to Filmmakers Who Didn't Live to See Its Release
29 Jul
Summary
- Filmmaker Matt Shakman dedicated the film to late producer Jamie Christopher and his own mother, Inez Shakman.
- Jamie Christopher, a longtime Marvel producer, passed away in 2023 during the film's pre-production.
- Inez Shakman, the director's mother, died just months before the film's release and did not get to see the finished movie.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe's latest film, "The Fantastic Four: First Steps," concluded with touching tributes to two individuals who were deeply connected to the project but did not live to see its release.
The film's director, Matt Shakman, dedicated the end credits to Jamie Christopher, a beloved producer who had worked on numerous Marvel, Harry Potter, and Star Wars movies. Christopher passed away in 2023 due to heart complications, while the film was still in pre-production.
Shakman also paid tribute to his own mother, Inez Shakman, who died at the age of 80 just a few months before the movie's premiere. Sadly, Inez did not get to see the finished film, though she was delighted to see her granddaughter, Maisie Shakman, make a cameo appearance.
Despite these tragic losses, the director found solace in the fact that his mother was able to see some behind-the-scenes photos and a promotional poster featuring Maisie before her passing. The emotional end credits serve as a poignant reminder of the personal sacrifices and losses that can occur during the filmmaking process.