Pedro Pascal reportedly in talks for ‘Fantastic Four’
nme.comPedro Pascal could soon join the Marvel Cinematic Universe‘s Fantastic Four, according to reports.According to a report from Deadline Hollywood, the Mandalorian and The Last Of Us actor is in talks with Marvel to play the role of Reed Richards, also known as Mr.
Fantastic, in an upcoming film adaptation of the Fantastic Four.Per Deadline Hollywood‘s sources, the Chilean-American actor has yet to come to terms with Marvel over the aforementioned role, but that negotiations are “headed in the right direction”.
Marvel had no comment on the matter for Deadline Hollywood.Further information surrounding the film, including its plot and cast, has yet to be announced.Should Pedro Pascal land the role, he’ll be the third actor to officially play the role of Reed Richards, following Ioan Gruffudd and Miles Teller.
Alex Hyde-White notably portrayed the character in a 1994 Fantastic Four film, though that film was never officially released.Matt Shakman, who helmed the acclaimed Marvel series WandaVision for Disney+ is set to helm the upcoming Fantastic Four film, which is currently targetted for a May 2025 release.Speaking on how Fantastic Four will differ from previous Marvel films, Shakman said last month: “It’s different in so many ways.
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