It’s almost confirmed that Marvel Cinematic Universe has locked Pedro Pascal in as Reed Richards, aka Mister Fantastic. SAG-AFTRA Foundation had all but confirmed Pascal’s casting. He was always there as the topmost contender for the role, and rumors and fan anticipation were fueled up. And now this revelation by the foundation has made it confirmed that he is the next Reed Richards.
However, Marvel Studios has not released any official statement as they want to keep fans in a guessing game. Fantastic Four was supposed to start filming in January but got delayed because of a strike. However, Marvel still plans to start production in 2024, aiming for a May 2025 release.
It’s Almost Confirmed that Pedro Pascal Will Play Reed Richards in MCU’s Fantastic Four
When news broke about the upcoming Fantastic Four project, fans immediately began buzzing with excitement and anticipation. The focal point of discussions quickly turned to the casting of the four main roles. While Marvel Studios remains tight-lipped, fans have been buzzing with theories, especially about the role of Mr. Fantastic. Rumors have pointed strongly towards Pedro Pascal, and it seems the evidence is stacking up.
Recently, the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) Foundation posted his since-deleted biography, seemingly confirming his casting. The career profile noted (via MovieWeb),
“Pascal recently wrapped production on Ridley Scott’s highly anticipated Gladiator 2 and will soon begin production on Marvel Studios’ Fantastic Four.”
Further intensifying the intrigue, Fantastic Four director Matt Shakman shared a news post on his Instagram story echoing the same sentiment. However, Shakman promptly deleted his account, sparking even more speculation and raising eyebrows about the potential casting choice.
While we don’t have an official announcement yet, these clues have fans convinced: Pedro Pascal might just be our new Mr. Fantastic.
How Fans See This Near-Confirmed Casting?
However, some fans see this from another angle. They took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their thought.
Oh it’s definitely a major downgrade but I’m confident in Pedro’s acting.
— Syriangeekvibes (@syriangeekvibes) February 10, 2024
John was born to play that role.
— aaron bertram (@AaronBertram123) February 10, 2024
Downgrade. I love Pedro pascal but he is not Reed Richard’s.
— Adam ♿️ (@TheForgotten009) February 10, 2024
We really don’t know yet how he’s gonna handle the role, even though from the first aspect it looks like it’s a wrong casting. Let’s give him a try!
— jackboys (@thatboyjmb) February 10, 2024
Downgrade. Pedro is truly a fine actor, and I know he won’t disappoint…but John is perfect in that role
— Mia (@fkthisfranchise) February 11, 2024
Joseph Quinn has been rumored to play Johnny Storm a.k.a., The Human Torch in the reboot with Vanessa Kirby rumored to portray Susan a.k.a., The Invisible Woman.
