The Fantastic Four is one of the highly anticipated movies from Marvel Studios and the announcement of the official cast has drawn mixed reactions. With Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn leading the franchise, fans have expressed some serious doubts via social media.
Quinn, who is popularly known for his role as Eddie Munson in Netflix’s Stranger Things, has wonderful news about the progress of the movie, and he also shared his experience working with the cast. For those who are very against Pascal’s casting as Reed Richards, this update may change your minds.
Joseph Quinn Shares Exciting Update On The Fantastic Four
In an exclusive interview with Comic Book, actor Joseph Quinn revealed he’s very enthusiastic to dive into the filming of The Fantastic Four after looking into the script.
It’s been a wonderful experience so far. We’ve got a wonderful gang on it with Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, to name but a few. I’m very excited. I’m nervous, obviously. I’m really looking forward to getting into it. The script is amazing. The intention behind it is… We’re going for it.
The actor will be playing Johnny Storm, or the Human Torch, while Vanessa Kirby will portray Sue Storm and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm. Quinn spoke with Entertainment Weekly and shared how he knew there had been talks about an upcoming Fantastic Four reboot.
I had a talk with [director] Matt [Shakman], and it was very clear with the kind of people who they were attaching to it what they were trying to do with it. There are aspects of it that are very much a singular thing and its own thing.
He called Kirby, Pascal, and Moss-Bachrach “really consummate pros” and they are brilliant in what they do. Quinn declared he’s looking forward to “establishing this familial dynamic with them” with the guidance of Matt Shakman.
With all the praises and updates from Quinn, fans are assured that Pascal will make a good Reed Richards. After all, his previous performances in HBO’s The Last of Us and Disney+’s The Mandalorian were lauded by critics.
Many are still doubting the actor’s “vibe” as the famed Mister Fantastic. The role was previously played by Ioan Gruffudd in the 2005 movie and Miles Teller in the 2015 reboot.
Fans Were Not Convinced With Pedro Pascal’s Casting As Reed Richards
It’s easy to see why many fans don’t want Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards. After they saw John Krasinski’s one-time cameo as the character in 2022’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, everyone thought he was going to be in it for the long haul.
The Office star seemed hesitant to commit to the role, and this paved the way for Pascal. Because the role would entail utmost dedication, it may hinder Krasinski from pursuing other projects given that he’s also a director and producer.
He also told TheWrap that “there aren’t any discussions at all” about his potential return. Many fans have expressed disappointment over this and with Pascal’s casting. Check out their tweets below:
the downgrade is massive man pic.twitter.com/IucY7QMn0a
— Shadow Knight (@shadowknightdk) February 14, 2024
The biggest disappointment of fantastic four casting. Pedro is great and all, but he doesn't have Reed Richards vibe at all. Maybe his acting will make up for it. Marvel could've just stuck with John Krasinski instead. 😒 https://t.co/YzUxzhr7kO pic.twitter.com/9MfPNxk0Wi
— ŤÆSTÈ ĐƧ Æ PÚŤ⧗Ý (@pussaymamba) February 14, 2024
still can’t believe we’re not getting him as our main reed richards … we got pedro pascal 😭
— Alec Trent Dominguez (@alectrent54) June 6, 2024
Doesn't mean we can't discuss casting roles
— 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝘂❕ (@YoungMenfisu) June 5, 2024
Pedro Pascal does not look like Reed Richards
When the f4 cast was revealed and ppl said they didn't like pedro pascal as reed richards and other ppl started saying that "oh but he's a good actor". That don't got nothing to do with it. He just doesn't give reed richards vibes
— C (@patsyjens1) May 27, 2024
With Joseph Quinn’s update on his costars, all fans can do for now is wait until the movie comes out and see if they have been proven wrong and that Pascal nailed his role as Reed Richards.
The Fantastic Four hits cinemas on July 25, 2025.
