Ralph Ineson, who plays Galactus in the upcoming MCU feature The Fantastic Four: First Steps, explained how he prepared for the role of the immensely powerful cosmic being. The movie will mark Galactus’ second live-action cinematic appearance after 2007’s Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer,

Eighteen years ago, Galactus was little more than a cloudy disappointment. Introduced in ‘Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer’ as a vague cosmic storm, the iconic Marvel villain lost his intimidating persona in favor of what many fans considered a safe,

Initial reviews for The Fantastic Four: First Steps are in and singing high praises for Marvel’s newest film. The movie stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn as the heroic quartet, with British actor Ralph Ineson as the villain Galactus and Julia Garner as the Silver Surfer.