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TV & Movies Superheroes fend off government agents, Dr. Doom in upcoming reboot The latest trailer for Marvel and Fox’s _Fantastic Four_ reboot opens not with an origin story but a
pre-origin story: Long before he was Mr. Fantastic, Reed Richards was like any other normal kid, bragging about his teleportation device in class and causing massive blackouts in his
neighborhood with botched science experiments. “Reed, you’re insane,” his friend remarks while staring at the wunderkind’s smoking machine. “Thanks,” says the superhero-to-be. The new clip
goes on to showcase the Fantastic Four’s actual ground-zero moment — a freak accident in an alternate universe that leaves Reed (Miles Teller), Johnny Storm (Michael B. Jordan), Sue Storm
(Kate Mara) and Ben Grimm (Jamie Bell) with powers they must learn to live with. “I’m gonna need a heat-resistant workshop,” Johnny Storm, a.k.a the Human Torch, tells his sister. “And a big
ass sun roof.” TRENDING STORIES The trailer also hints at a meddling, over-bearing government — “They’re dangerous and powerful, which makes them extremely valuable,” says Tim Blake
Nelson’s character, Harvey Elder — as well as a look at the quartet’s arch-nemesis, Dr. Doom (played by Toby Kebbell). “This is the end of your world,” the metal-masked man says. “And the
beginning of mine.” _Fantastic Four_ was directed by Josh Trank and opens August 7th. The film will feature a score by Philip Glass – the legendary composer’s first time working on a
superhero film – along with Marco Beltrami.