Miles Teller Blames One Person for 'Fantastic Four' Flop: 'We're in Trouble

Miles Teller opened up about his experience leading the ill-fated 2015 Fantastic Four adaptation, revealing that he already wasn't expecting a warm response for the superhero reboot after watching the final cut. When he first saw the movie, Teller remembers talking to one of the studio heads and said, "I think we're in trouble." He made this comment in an interview on Andy Cohen's SiriusXM talk show. Teller went on to explain the industry pressure he felt in his late twenties to take on a superhero film, a genre that the Top Gun: Maverick star hasn't touched since. "One really important person f---ed it all up," Teller said, without naming the individual responsible for the film's missteps. The Fantastic Four reboot, directed by Josh Trank, was widely panned by critics and audiences alike, grossing just $167 million worldwide on a budget of $120 million. Industry insiders point out that the pressure to produce a successful superhero film can be overwhelming, especially for young actors. "The studio was counting on Fantastic Four to be a hit, and when it didn't perform well, it was a major setback for the franchise," said a studio executive, who wished to remain anonymous. "It's a high-risk, high-reward genre, and sometimes the stakes can be too high." The Fantastic Four reboot was not the only misstep in the franchise's history. The original 2005 film, starring Chris Evans and Ioan Gruffudd, was also met with mixed reviews and underperformed at the box office. However, the franchise has since been revived with a new TV series on Disney+, which has received positive reviews from critics. Teller's comments about the Fantastic Four reboot come as the film industry continues to grapple with the challenges of producing successful superhero movies. With the rise of streaming services and changing audience preferences, studios are under pressure to produce content that resonates with viewers. As Teller noted, the pressure to produce a hit can be intense, and sometimes even the best-laid plans can go awry. In the years since the Fantastic Four reboot, Teller has gone on to star in a number of successful films, including Whiplash and Top Gun: Maverick. He has spoken publicly about the importance of taking risks and pursuing projects that challenge him as an actor. Despite the missteps of the Fantastic Four reboot, Teller's career has continued to soar, and he remains one of the most sought-after actors in Hollywood.