Actor Ralph Ineson has been roped in to play Galactus, the villain of The Fantastic Four film. This will be the first Fantastic Four film under the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Galactus is an intergalactic being who eats life force of planets. Conflict rises with him choosing the wrong planet. The character made his big screen debut in Fastastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007).

Also joining the British actor is John Malkovich, whose role in the film is yet to be disclosed.

Ineson was last seen playing Father Brennan in 20th Century's The First Omen.

Also in the star cast are Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Paul Walter Hauser, and Julia Garner.

The film, directed by Matt Shakman and the screenplay is written by Eric Pearson, Josh Friedman, Jeff Kaplan, and Ian Springer, is planned to be released on July 25, 2025 in US theatres.