Marvel has cast Pedro Pascal in its Fantastic Four movie, according to an unlikely source (2024)

Marvel has cast Pedro Pascal in its Fantastic Four movie, according to an unlikely source (1)

Pedro Pascal has been locked in as the Marvel Cinematic Universe's (MCU) Reed Richards, aka Mister Fantastic, according to an unlikely source.

Yesterday (February 7), the internet was abuzz with more conjecture that The Last of Us star had signed on to be the Fantastic Four's leader in Marvel's movie reboot. Multiple outlets, including ComingSoon.net, reported that none other than the SAG-AFTRA Foundation – the organization that delivers educational programming for Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists members – had all-but-confirmed Pascal's casting.

Any evidence of Pascal's rumored involvement in the Marvel Phase 6 film has since been scrubbed from his SAG-AFTRA Foundation profile. However, there appears to be more than a shred of credibility to the growing speculation concerning Pascal's casting. Indeed, the Fantastic Four movie's director Matt Shakman reposted the apparent reveal on his Instagram Stories, which suggests Pascal will indeed play the iconic supergroup's figurehead.

TechRadar has reached out to Disney and Marvel for comment, and we'll update this article if we receive a response.

Marvel has cast Pedro Pascal in its Fantastic Four movie, according to an unlikely source (2)

This is far from the first time that Pascal, who's also starred in Game of Thrones and The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, has been linked with the legendary role. In November 2023, we reported on Pascal and Marvel holding talks about his potential appearance as Richards in Fantastic Four, though there was no indication that Pascal was seriously interested in taking on another major franchise role.

Per Disney's Q1 2024 earnings presentation, Fantastic Four is still slated to be released in theaters on May 2, 2025, meaning filming will have to get underway soon to meet its launch date. Marvel, then, will need to set the movie's cast – it's had long enough to do it, mind you – quickly, so we should get confirmation about Pascal's involvement one way or the other soon.

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Given the Fantastic Four's enduring popularity, Marvel fans are desperate to learn who'll be playing the iconic quartet in the highly-anticipated film reboot. Indeed, Fantastic Four casting rumors have sent fans into a tailspin ever since the project was announced, with big names linked to major roles including Star Wars' Adam Driver as Doctor Doom, Barbie's Margot Robbie as Sue Storm, Stranger Things' Joe Quinn as Johnny Storm, and The Bear's Ebon Moss-Bachrach as The Thing.

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Over the past six months, things have somewhat settled down, with many MCU fans expecting Pascal to play Richards, and Vanessa Kirby (Mission: Impossible, Napoleon) believed to have landed the role of Storm. Kirby has played it coy regarding those rumors, previously telling TechRadar it "would be an honor" to portray the Invisible Woman.

Marvel has cast Pedro Pascal in its Fantastic Four movie, according to an unlikely source (4)

While we wait with bated breath for Marvel to unveil the Fantastic Four movie's official cast, there are plenty of MCU projects, especially ones coming to Disney Plus, to keep us entertained.

The most notable of that contingent is Deadpool 3, which is slated to arrive in cinemas on July 26. It'll be the only Marvel movie of 2024, and its hotly anticipated trailer is heavily rumored to debut during Sunday's Super Bowl.

As for the TV side of things, we've already been treated to Marvel's first R-rated series in Echo. The only other live-action show set to launch this year is Agatha: Darkhold Diaries, and one of its stars has already leaked that it'll be released in October.

But there are three other Marvel Phase 5 shows coming this year – and they're all animated offerings. As noted in Disney's Q1 2024 earnings presentation, X-Men 97 – the long overdue sequel to classic show X-Men: The Animated Series – is due out in early 2024. It'll be followed by Black Panther spin-off Eyes of Wakanda and the college-set Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, which was originally titled Spider-Man: Freshman Year, and had reportedly been in danger of being canceled altogether. No release dates have been announced for this trio, but hopefully the wait for their debuts won't be long.

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Marvel has cast Pedro Pascal in its Fantastic Four movie, according to an unlikely source (2024)

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Marvel has cast Pedro Pascal in its Fantastic Four movie, according to an unlikely source? ›

Marvel has cast Pedro Pascal in its Fantastic Four movie, according to an unlikely source. Official confirmation or stretching the truth? Pedro Pascal has been locked in as the Marvel Cinematic Universe's (MCU) Reed Richards, aka Mister Fantastic, according to an unlikely source.

Has Marvel cast Fantastic Four? ›

Marvel Studios has found its Fantastic Four. Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Joseph Quinn will star as the heroes in The Fantastic Four. Pascal was previously reported to star as Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic in the feature, while the others had been heavily rumored in recent months.

Who is playing in the Fantastic Four in 2024? ›

Pedro Pascal is the brilliant and elastic Reed Richards (Mister Fantastic), Vanessa Kirby is the powerful Susan Storm (The Invisible Woman), Ebon Moss-Bachrach is the clobberin' Ben Grimm (The Thing) and Joseph Quinn is the charismatic hot head Johnny Storm (The Human Torch).

Is Pedro Pascal confirmed as Reed Richards? ›

The new first family of the MCU is here, and Pedro Pascal is officially at the head of it. Marvel has finally confirmed that Pascal is set to play Reed Richards, a.k.a. Mr. Fantastic. This comes after months of false leads, rumors, and speculation as to whether he would join or not.

Who will play Reed Richards in Fantastic Four MCU? ›

Pedro Pascal is taking on the role of Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic in the MCU's The Fantastic Four reboot. The three-time Emmy nominee was rumored to be playing Richards in November of last year when Deadline reported that the actor was in talks to play the leader of the superhero team.

How many Marvel heroes are in The Fantastic Four? ›

Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, and the Thing utilize their scientific backgrounds to band together and defend the world against perilous threats.

Is Reed Richards smarter than Tony Stark? ›

Marvel has confirmed Reed Richards is actually smarter than Tony Stark in a hilarious way, as the Fantastic Four hero became dumber after Iron Man shared his intellect with every living person in his city.

Is Pedro Pascal in Fantastic Four? ›

Marvel has announced the cast for its much-anticipated reboot of Fantastic Four: Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Joseph Quinn. The film, about a quartet of superheroes with different powers, has been dated for 25 July 2025.

Who is going to be the cast of Fantastic 4? ›

Marvel's 'The Fantastic Four' Lands Its Cast: Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach.

Why did John Krasinski not Reed Richards? ›

Too Much of a Commitment. The first reason John Krasinski won't return as Mister Fantastic again is simple and logical – another actor got the part. However, considering that there is a Multiverse in play, possibilities of Krasinski's reappearance are on the table, but they seem very unlikely.

Is Pedro Pascal joining Marvel? ›

Pascal will get to play Reed Richards, with John Krasinski's variant of the character in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness not translating into him playing the MCU's main Mr. Fantastic. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Pascal revealed how excited he is to join Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four.

Has Pedro Pascal got a wife? ›

Pedro is so busy with his career that he seemingly puts his love life on the back burner. He brought his sister, Lux Pascal, as his date to the 2023 Emmy Awards instead of a romantic partner. Pedro's never been married, but he has been linked to a few famous actresses that he's worked with over the years.

Why did Pedro Pascal change his last name? ›

After his mother's death, he began using her surname professionally as a tribute to her and because he felt that Americans had difficulty pronouncing his paternal surname, Balmaceda.

Is John Krasinski still Reed Richards? ›

Fantastic 4: John Krasinski Confirms No Discussions About MCU Return - IMDb. John Krasinski confirms he has had no additional discussions with Marvel Studios about playing Reed Richards again in Fantastic 4 after his Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness cameo.

What is Reed Richards IQ in Fantastic Four? ›

A super-genius with a 267 IQ, Reed has a super-malleable body he can stretch, compress, expand, deform, elongate, contract or otherwise reshape at will.

Why Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards? ›

Pascal has experience playing complex characters with depth and a complicated moral code, which suits Reed Richards' complexity. Pascal's popularity and ability to balance comedy with action could generate more excitement for the Fantastic Four movie and the wider MCU.

Is Silver Surfer a villain? ›

The Silver Surfer can be considered the central antagonist of the movie, as the Fantastic Four believed him to be the main threat before it's revealed that the Surfer was just a pawn used by Galactus, the true main antagonist of the movie.

How old was Chris Evans in Fantastic Four? ›

Chris Evans Had A Good Time With The Cast On The Sets Of Fantastic Four. Chris Evans was just 24 years old when Fantastic Four was released in theaters, and the Ghosted actor cherished every moment of being part of the movie. In a recent interview with GQ, the Knives Out actor opened up about his most iconic roles.

How smart is Reed Richards? ›

Reed Richards attended multiple universities and obtained over 18 doctorates - all before he turned 30. He has an IQ of 267, and is considered a "level twelve intellect" by Tony Stark (another genius in the Marvel Universe, and one who freely admits that Reed is smarter).

How did Dr. Doom get his powers? ›

Here, he was endowed with two abilities by the cosmic rays. Exposure to the rays imbues him with electrokinesis, and an injury caused by a piece of irradiated shrapnel from the shields intended to protect the station steadily began to mutate his body into an organic-metallic compound.

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