Marvel Studios star Paul Walter Hauser has broken Marvel’s spoiler protocol, revealing his involvement in The Fantastic Four: First Steps before its release. Despite being warned about the consequences of spilling secrets, Hauser admitted to telling around 70-80 people, including family members and fans, about his role as Harvey Elder, aka Mole Man.
In an interview with GQ, Hauser laughed off the secrecy measures, saying they’re like “jaywalking” – a minor infraction compared to bigger fish. He also jokingly said he’d be surprised if Kevin Feige and Marvel executives would chase him down for breaking the rules.
Hauser’s role as Mole Man is a surprise twist in the movie, which has been shrouded in secrecy. While some fans may have caught wind of his involvement through online rumors, it appears Hauser’s admission far exceeds that number.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps is now playing in theaters, introducing Hauser as a former enemy turned ally to the titular team against Galactus.
Source: https://deadline.com/2025/08/fantastic-four-paul-walter-hauser-told-random-people-secret-role-1236483179