Josh Trankis once again getting candid about the behind-the-scenes turmoil on 2015’sFantastic Four.

the Invisible Woman), but received “pretty heavy pushback” on the matter from the studio.

“There were a lot of controversial conversations that were had behind the scenes on that.

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Trank expressed regret that he did not stand up to the studio on the casting issue.

I feel like I failed in that regard.”

Ultimately,Fantastic Fourfailed with both critics and audiences, grossing only $56 million domestically.

Trank did not direct another film until this year’sCapone, starringTom Hardyas the infamous gangster.