Fantastic Four MCU Cast May Add Pedro Pascal As Reed Richards

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Fantastic Four May Need To Work Out One Detail Before Casting Reed Richards

Fantastic Four

By J.W. DiCarlo

Published Nov 15, 2023

Highlights

Pedro Pascal is reportedly close to signing on as Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic) in the Fantastic Four MCU reboot.
Pascal's recent success in The Last of Us and The Mandalorian may contribute to his potential leading role in Marvel Studios' flagship movie.
Rumors suggest that the film's villains will include Galactus and a female Silver Surfer, providing an exciting challenge for the Fantastic Four to face.

The Fantastic Four MCU reboot is reportedly close to casting Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, a.k.a. Mr. Fantastic. However, one detail must be worked out before he can sign on.

Jake Gyllenhaal was previously rumored to be Marvel Studios' first choice for the Fantastic Four role. However, the actor reportedly passed on portraying Mr. Fantastic. Talented performers like Vanessa Kirby have been rumored to be involved with Fantastic Four. However, details have remained sparse on the film's production, with fans eagerly awaiting additional news.

Established scooper DanielRPK reported that Pascal is the favorite to star as Mr. Fantastic in Marvel Studios' big-screen revival of the Fantastic Four. Sources say he's close to signing on to the project, and if the deal goes through, fans should expect a casting announcement sooner rather than later. According to Deadline, Pascal's scheduling is still being worked out, but sources claim the negotiations are pointing toward a deal working out.

Fresh off of Pascal's massive success in The Last of Us and The Mandalorian, the actor may look to continue his skyrocketing Hollywood trajectory with a starring role in one of Marvel Studios' flagship movies. Fantastic Four, scheduled to be released in 2025, will be Marvel Studios' first entry in phase 6. This is probably a multi-movie deal for Pascal, with the Fantastic Four likely playing a part throughout Marvel Studios' sixth phase.

While official details surrounding the project remain a mystery, rumors about the film's villains circulated. Fantastic Four is rumored to feature Galactus and one of his heralds as the primary antagonists. The planet-eating supervillain would offer an exciting challenge for Pascal and Co. to overcome. His herald, rumored to be a female-portrayed Silver Surfer, would round out an already exciting premise.

Following Marvel Studios' recent struggles with box-office disappointments like The Marvels and The Antman and the Wasp: Quantumania, the MCU's phase 6 success may become a make-or-break moment for the franchise. Fantastic Four's 2025 release and subsequent box-office results will offer fans a glimpse into which Marvel timeline fans go down.

Fantastic Four is set to release in theaters on May 2, 2025.