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“The Fantastic Four”Joseph Quinn goes from “Stranger Things” to human torch
As the film “The Fantastic Four: first steps”, the British actor takes up a new challenge by playing Johnny Storm, in the reboot of the Marvel franchise.
Joseph Quinn, 30, gave himself up to his role in the reboot of “Fantastic 4”.
Imago/AAPHe ignited the hearts of fans around the world with a guitar solo that has become cult in “Stranger Things”. But today, it is literally that Joseph Quinn goes to the spark. At 30, the British actor, in full ascent, endorses the costume of Johnny Storm, alias the human torch, in “The Fantastic Four: first steps”, the reboot of the famous Marvel franchise, indoors on July 23, 2025.
A burning role, which the artist wanted to approach with respect … but without imitation. “These are great actors, Chris Evans and Michael B. Jordan, who each left their mark in the previous films. But very early on, I was encouraged to find my own voice, he explains. Johnny Storm remains the one we know: impulsive, charmer, funny. But in this version, it is also more vulnerable, more aware of its flaws. We didn’t want a hollow playboy, but a young man with real wounds. “
The film, directed by Matt Shakman, adopts a retro-futuristic aesthetic of the 60s and avoids the traditional Origin Story. “We start in the heart of the action. The team already exists, with its bearings, its tensions, its relationships. Sue is a renowned scientist, Ben has become an icon … And Johnny wants to shine at all costs, sums up Quinn. For him, it is also the day he takes his first real slap as a superhero. He discovers his limits and that forces him to grow. ”
Faced with Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Joseph embodies a new version of the fantastic four. “We often talk about power in superhero films, but what matters here is the dynamic. They are a family. Johnny is both the rebellious little brother and the one you never take seriously. You need fire, yes, but also heart. “
The actor, revealed in British productions like “Howards End” or “Catherine The Great”, exploded internationally thanks to his role as Eddie Munson in “Stranger Things”. A character he does not forget, while the fifth and last season of the series is about to be released on Netflix. “The shooting of season 4 was magical. Eddie is one of those rare roles that stick to your skin. I would never have imagined that a metallica solo would bind me to so many people. I experience immense tenderness for this adventure. ”
Soon in the shoes of John Lennon
Now, the young man continues prestigious projects. He is currently running under the direction of Sam Mendes in the biopic dedicated to the Beatles. The actor embodies John Lennon there. “It is a role with high emotional intensity. Playing Lennon is entering a mythology. I read everything I could, I listened to each interview. But in the end, it was especially necessary to find interior music. ”
Between rock icon, superhero and endearing outsider, Joseph Quinn stands out as one of the most fascinating faces of his generation. And it is probably only the beginning.
