- 'Fantastic Four' is getting a reboot
- Casting is set to be announced soon
- Pedro Pascal is being considered for a role!
Pedro Pascal: Could he be the new "Mr. Fantastic"?
From wielding the Darksaber to potentially stretching across the Marvel Universe, Pedro Pascal (47) is rumorued to be snagging the role of a lifetime! The star of 'The Mandalorian' and 'The Last of Us' is reportedly in discussions to play the elastic genius Reed Richards, a.k.a. "Mr. Fantastic", in Marvel's highly anticipated 'Fantastic Four' reboot.
After dominating fan-favourite franchises like 'Game of Thrones' and 'Star Wars', Pascal is now setting his sights on Marvel's iconic quartet. With a resume that screams nerd royalty, could Pascal be the perfect fit for the 'Fantastic Four' squad's fearless leader? Insiders say he's got a tight-knit bond with Disney, making him a prime candidate for the stretchy suit.
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Despite a jam-packed schedule, including 'The Last of Us' Season 2 and Ridley Scott's 'Gladiator' sequel, Pascal's potential pivot to Marvel's universe is causing a stir in Hollywod. Marvel's lips are sealed, but fans are already stretching their imaginations to picture Pascal in the role.
Marvel's Kevin Feige has teased that the Fantastic Four will be a "big pillar of the MCU," and with a release date of May 2, 2025, the hype is real. As for who will play Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm? The suspense is as palpable as cosmic radiation!