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Vanessa Kirby Embraces Her 'Sue Storm Nerd' Status for Upcoming Fantastic Four Film

Summary

  • Vanessa Kirby is "such a Sue nerd" and deeply connected to the character
  • Kirby finds Sue Storm's transition from "Invisible Girl" to "Invisible Woman" deeply meaningful
  • Kirby is interested in exploring Sue's darker Malice arc in the future
Vanessa Kirby Embraces Her 'Sue Storm Nerd' Status for Upcoming Fantastic Four Film

Vanessa Kirby, the 37-year-old actress set to play Sue Storm in the upcoming Marvel film The Fantastic Four: First Steps, has revealed her strong connection to the character. In a recent interview, Kirby described herself as "such a Sue nerd," showcasing her deep appreciation for the iconic superhero.

Kirby found Sue Storm's journey particularly compelling, especially the character's transition from being called "Invisible Girl" to becoming "Invisible Woman" after confronting her darker side as Malice. Kirby sees this evolution from girlhood to womanhood, marked by facing one's inner struggles, as deeply powerful and meaningful.

Furthermore, Kirby has expressed interest in possibly exploring the Malice arc of Sue Storm in the future. The character's complex backstory, including the loss of her mother, her father's descent into alcoholism and imprisonment, and the siblings' experience of navigating life as orphans, has drawn Kirby to the role. Despite these challenges, Kirby admires Sue's decision to remain open-hearted and compassionate, using her involvement in the Future Foundation as a natural extension of her nurturing and resilient nature.

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Vanessa Kirby has described herself as a "Sue nerd" and expressed a deep admiration for the character, finding her transition from "Invisible Girl" to "Invisible Woman" particularly meaningful.
Kirby is drawn to Sue's emotionally rich background, including the loss of her mother, her father's alcoholism and imprisonment, and the siblings' experience as orphans. She finds this backstory deeply compelling.
Kirby has expressed interest in possibly exploring the Malice arc of Sue Storm, the character's darker side, in the future.

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