Craig Nevius, writer of the 1994 Fantastic Four film, shares his experiences in his first interview on the movie!
Chapters
0:15 Episode Introduction & Why Craig Wasn't In Doomed
7:10 Getting Into Screenwriting
13:38 Joining The Fantastic Four (1994)
28:23 What Comics Influenced Fantastic Four
37:17 Learning Fantastic Four Wouldn't Be Released
52:46 Break
52:56 Differences Between Craig's Scripts & The 1994 Film
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1:02:41 Why Were The Thing Scenes Cut from the Final Film?
1:05:41 Influence of Other Superhero Films on Fantastic Four
1:20:29 Working with Adam West & Frank Gorshin in Black Scorpion
1:27:35 Working with William Shatner In Concert
1:31:45 Advice for Future Screenwriters
1:42:19 Closing: Fan Comments & Shoutouts
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