Marvel Studios is in the process of finalizing the casting of Mr. Fantastic for the upcoming Fantastic Four movie. Pedro Pascal is currently in talks to take on the role of Reed Richards, a move that has generated significant buzz since the end of the actors’ strike earlier this month. The status of the talks is currently unclear, and sources indicate that scheduling may be a factor in whether the deal will work out. Marvel has not provided any official comment on the matter.
Speculation has been swirling for over a year regarding the casting of Fantastic Four, and if Pascal’s casting goes through, it would bring a popular and notable star to the franchise as Marvel looks to move beyond the era of the Infinity Saga and its stable of actors.
Pedro Pascal is widely recognized for his role as the star of The Last of Us, an HBO series that has garnered great success and has a second season in the works. He also achieved widespread acclaim for his role in Disney+’s The Mandalorian and is set to return to the set of Ridley Scott’s Gladiator 2, which was put on hold due to the actors’ strike. Additionally, he has appeared in Warner Bros.’ and DC’s Wonder Woman 1984 and Kingsman: The Golden Circle.
While Pascal is in talks for the role of Mr. Fantastic, there are still three key roles left to cast in the Fantastic Four film: The Invisible Woman, The Thing, and The Human Torch. Directed by Matt Shakman, known for his work on WandaVision, the film is set to be released on May 2, 2025. The script was initially penned by Jeff Kaplan and Ian Springer, with Josh Friedman, known for his work on Avatar: The Way of Water, currently working on the latest version.
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Reed Richards, also known as Mr. Fantastic, was first introduced in Fantastic Four No. 1 as the leader of the team known as Marvel’s First Family. The 1961 comic marked the launch of the Marvel Comics Universe, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. In the past, Reed Richards has been portrayed by Ioan Gruffudd in a pair of mid-2000s movies, and Miles Teller in the ill-fated 2015 reboot produced by 20th Century Fox. John Krasinski also played a version of Reed in the MCU in 2022’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
The potential casting of Pedro Pascal in the role of Reed Richards is a significant move for the Fantastic Four movie and has been met with much anticipation and discussion among fans and industry insiders. Pascal is represented by CAA in his negotiations for the role.
As Marvel Studios continues to make progress on the casting and production of Fantastic Four, the addition of Pedro Pascal as Mr. Fantastic would undoubtedly provide a new level of excitement and anticipation for the film’s release. With a talented and popular star such as Pascal potentially joining the franchise, the Fantastic Four movie looks to be a promising addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
