Fantastic Four 2005 cast: Where are they now? Following Chris Evans' surprise cameo as Johnny Storm in Deadpool and Wolverine
- Evans made unexpected cameo in the record-braking new Marvel film
- Cast made headlines for their business moves and personal lives
- READ MORE: Deadpool & Wolverine sets an R-rated record at the box office
Superhero film fans across the globe were thrilled by Chris Evans' unexpected cameo in the record-braking new Deadpool & Wolverine movie.
While some might have expected the star to appear as his most famous character, Captain America, the actor actually reprised his first comic book hero role as Johnny Storm from 2005's Fantastic Four and its sequel Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.
Taking to Instagram after the film was released, Chris gushed: 'Thank you to [Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman and Shawn Levy] for letting me be a part of such an incredible movie!
'Special thank you to Ryan for making it all happen. Playing Johnny again was a dream come true and he'll always have a special place in my heart.'
The Fantastic Four hit theaters in 2005 with Chris Evans, Michael Chiklis, Jessica Alba and Ioan Gruffudd in the lead roles
The delightful cameo helped pay tribute to the 20th Century Fox blockbuster adaptation of the beloved Marvel comics which starred the likes of Jessica Alba, Ioan Gruffudd and Kerry Washington, who have all enjoyed success in their acting careers.
Jessica has since enjoyed parts in hit films such as Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, Barely Lethal, and Mechanic: Resurrection.
However, she went on to launch The Honest Company in 2011, a company that has since achieved a valuation of $1.7 billion.
Although still acting, Ioan's career has been overshadowed in recent years by his messy public divorce and custody battle.
Here, DailyMail.com takes a look at where the cast of the original movie adaptation are now...
Chris Evans (Johnny Storm / Human Torch)
Fans were thrilled in recent weeks after Chris unexpectedly reprised his role as Johnny Storm in the record-braking new Deadpool & Wolverine movie
After the movie, he became a household name across the planet as Steve Rogers/ Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Chris Evans was steadily making his mark in Hollywood when fans fell in love with his portrayal of the cheeky and charismatic Johnny Storm in 2005.
He followed this success with celebrated parts in graphic novel adaptation Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, murder mystery Knives Out and dystopian drama, Snowpiercer.
He won hearts with roles in romantic comedy films such as The Nanny Diaries, What's Your Number and Playing it Cool.
Chris also showcased his ability to take on more moving roles with his directorial debut, Before We Go, as well as family drama, Gifted.
However, he truly became a household name as Steve Rogers/ Captain American in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
He kicked off his time as the superhero in 2011's Captain America: The First Avenger, and last appeared as the character in 2019's Avengers: Endgame.
Chris spoke about his interest in reprising the character during a 2022 interview with MTV News.
'Johnny Storm, I feel like he didn’t really get his day,' he said. 'That was before Marvel really found its footing. So, I loved that role and, you know, who knows?'
During his career, Chris dated the likes of Jessica Biel, Minka Kelly and Jenny Slate but preferred to keep his love life out of the limelight.
He married Portuguese actress Alba Baptista, 27, in September 2023 after two years of dating. The pair enjoyed an intimate ceremony held at a private estate in Cape Cod.
Jessica Alba (Sue Storm / Invisible Woman)
Jessica Alba starred as Sue Storm in Fantastic Four and continued to carve a lane in action films including Sin City: A Dame to Kill For and Mechanic: Resurrection
But her greatest career success has ultimately come not from Hollywood but from cofounding The Honest Company back in 2011
Jessica Alba had already enjoyed success with roles in TV series, Dark Angel, as well as playing the lead character in the dance movie, Honey.
In 2005 she made waves in graphic novel adaptation Sin City, which was quickly followed by her turn as Sue Storm in Fantastic Four.
She went on to star in notable roles throughout the late-2000s and early-2010s in films including Good Luck Chuck, The Eye, and Little Fockers, the third film in the Meet the Parents series.
However, she really carved a lane in action films thanks to Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, Barely Lethal, and Mechanic: Resurrection.
But Jessica's greatest career success came not in Hollywood but from her business The Honest Company which she cofounded back in 2011.
Becoming a mother inspired the star to create a company which provided alternatives to baby products with potentially harmful ingredients.
Since then the baby and lifestyle brand has grown to sell clothing, cleaning products and beauty items such as skincare and makeup - with the company being valued at $1.7 billion in 2021.
After 12 years at the helm, Jessica stepped down as Chief Creative Officer in April 2024, though she will continue to give 'strategic advice through [her] role on the board.'
After high profile relationships with the likes of Mark Wahlberg and Derek Jeter, Jessica fell in love with Cash Warren while he was working as director's assistant on the set of Fantastic Four.
The pair tied the knot in May 2008 and they share daughters, Honor, 16, and Haven, 12 and six-year-old son, Hayes.
Ioan Gruffudd (Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic)
Welsh actor Ioan Gruffudd was already a well-established name by the time he played Mister Fantastic but his career appeared to stall in the years that followed
However, it is Ioan's personal life that has kept his name in headlines following his very bitter split from his wife of 14 years, Alice Evans (pictured)
Welsh actor Ioan Gruffudd was already a well-established name by the time he took on the iconic role of Mister Fantastic.
From small but memorable roles such as Fifth Officer Harold Lowe in Titanic, to Horatio Hornblower in the Hornblower TV movies, the RADA-trained thespian was a familiar face to many.
After Fantastic Four, his career appeared to stall compared to the heights many had expected for an actor that had once been a name thrown into the hat to take on James Bond.
He enjoyed parts in TV series' such as Ringer and UnREAL, while he starred alongside Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson in blockbuster flick, San Andreas.
Ioan found his career gaining a second wind during the successful run of the British psychological thriller, Liar, in 2017.
More recently he starred alongside Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in Bad Boys: Ride or Die.
However, it is Ioan's personal life that has kept his name in headlines following his very bitter split from his wife of 14 years, Alice Evans.
The actor filed for divorce in March 2021, shortly after Alice claimed on social media that her husband of 14 years was walking out on her and their two daughters, Ella, 14, and Elsie, 10.
In October 2021, Alice then took to Twitter to claim to her 29,000 followers that her estranged husband had been cheating on her for three years with a much younger woman.
By February 2022, Ioan responded by filing for a restraining order, submitting 113 pages of unhinged texts and emails that had not previously been made public.
In his court filing, the actor claimed he told Evans that he wanted out of the marriage in August 2020 and that since then, she had harassed him.
By July that year, Ioan filed for sole custody of their daughters before he successfully obtained a three-year restraining order against Alice.
The pair are still locked in an acrimonious legal battle with Alice filing for child and spousal support on July 2, 2024.
Michael Chiklis (Ben Grimm / The Thing)
Michael Chiklis had already won the Emmy award for outstanding lead actor in a drama series in 2002 for his role in FX's The Shield before starring in Fantastic Four
He has been married to wife Michelle Chiklis for over three decades, and the couple have two kids together - pictured with daughter Autumn (L) and wife Michelle (R)
Michael Chiklis had already won the Emmy award for outstanding lead actor in a drama series in 2002 for his role as Detective Vic Mackey in FX's The Shield before starring in Fantastic Four.
After his memorable turn as The Thing in the film and the sequel, he enjoyed many more film roles including his part as George Callister in Eagle Eye (2008), Terry Eidson in When the Game Stands Tall (2014), and Father Dave in Hubie Halloween (2020).
On the small screen he led ABC's No Ordinary Family and CBS series Vegas, while he also appeared in the fourth season of American Horror Story, titled Freak Show.
The actor also dabbled in the comic book world again as a voice actor, bringing Slade Wilson to life in Deathstroke: Knights & Dragons.
He has been married to wife Michelle Chiklis for over three decades, and the couple have two daughters together: Autumn, born in 1993, and Odessa, born in 1999.
In June 2024, his eldest daughter tied the knot with actor and Chanshi star Dor Gvirtsman.
Julian McMahon (Victor von Doom / Doctor Doom)
Julian McMahon delighted fans as Victor von Doom and went on to star as the lead in Ryan Murphy's hit medical drama, Nip/Tuck
Julian - who is the only son of former Prime Minister of Australia, Sir Billy McMahon - recently starred in The Surfer alongside Nicolas Cage (pictured)
Julian McMahon delighted fans as Victor von Doom, the scientist who later becomes the evil sorcerer Doctor Doom due to the same cosmic radiation that transformed the Fantastic Four.
Following his time in the movies, he went on to star as the lead in Ryan Murphy's FX medical drama, Nip/Tuck.
The Australian actor played plastic surgeon Dr. Christian Troy opposite Dylan Walsh between 2003 and 2010.
His film career continued with appearances in RED, Fire with Fire, You're Not You, and Monster Party.
Julian - who is the only son of former Prime Minister of Australia, Sir Billy McMahon - returned to the world of superheros with a main role in the Marvel's Runaways TV series.
He went on star in the 2018 comedy-drama Swinging Party, police procedural FBI: Most Wanted and the 2024 psychological thriller The Surfer alongside Nicolas Cage.
Julian remarried for the third time in 2014 to Kelly Paniagua. He shares a daughter named Madison with his Baywatch actress ex-wife Brooke Burns.
Kerry Washington (Alicia Masters)
Kerry Washington has enjoyed plenty of success following her portrayal of The Thing's girlfriend in Fantastic Four and the sequel
She went on to land her most famous role as crisis management expert Olivia Pope in ABC’s Scandal in 2012
Kerry Washington has enjoyed plenty of success following her portrayal of The Thing's girlfriend in Fantastic Four and the sequel.
She went on to land her most famous role as crisis management expert Olivia Pope in ABC’s Scandal in 2012 for which she received a Golden Globe nomination, two Emmy nods, and gained fans across the globe.
She later starred as Mia Warren in Little Fires Everywhere opposite Reese Witherspoon. She is currently starring in Hulu comedy UnPrisoned.
When it comes to the big screen, the actress has appeared in films such as Ray alongside Jamie Foxx, Django Unchained with Leonardo Dicaprio and Samuel L. Jackson, and For Colored Girls alongside Janet Jackson and Whoopi Goldberg.
Next year, the Hollywood star is set to appear in the third installment of the Knives Out series, Wake Up Dead Man, alongside Daniel Craig.
The actress married former football player Nnamdi Asomugha in a 2013 Idaho ceremony, but is notoriously private.
The couple have welcomed two children together: Isabelle Amarchi, born in 2014 and Caleb Kelechi, born in 2016.
The pair are also parents to Asomugha’s daughter from a previous relationship.
