Mark Gatiss, known for his standout roles in Doctor Who and Sherlock, has quietly joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The actor and writer has been cast in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, the highly anticipated 37th installment in the MCU, which hits cinemas on July 25.
While the spotlight is on Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Marvel’s iconic superhero family, Gatiss will portray a supporting character named Ted Gilbert, a charismatic talk-show host who introduces the Fantastic Four to the world during a key moment in the film.
According to IGN, Gilbert’s show will serve as a narrative device to recap the team’s origins and set the stage for their cosmic confrontation with Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and his herald, the Silver Surfer (Julia Garner).
Gatiss, who co-created Sherlock and Dracula alongside Steven Moffat, adds another blockbuster to his resume, as he is also set to appear in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning later this summer.
While his role in First Steps may be smaller than others in the star-studded MCU ensemble, fans are already excited to see how Gatiss’s wit and charm will shine through in the Marvel universe.