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TheFantastic FourMCU 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 theFantastic Fourrole. However, the actor reportedly passed on portraying Mr. Fantastic. Talented performers likeVanessa Kirby have been rumored to be involved withFantastic Four. However, details have remained sparse on the film’s production, with fans eagerly awaiting additional news.
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Established scooperDanielRPKreported that Pascal is the favorite to star as Mr. Fantastic in Marvel Studios' big-screen revival of theFantastic 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 toDeadline, Pascal’s scheduling is still being worked out, but sources claim the negotiations are pointing toward a deal working out.
Fresh off ofPascal’s massive success inThe Last of UsandThe 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 theFantastic Fourlikely 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 Fouris rumored to feature Galactus and one of his heraldsas 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 withbox-office disappointments likeThe MarvelsandThe 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 Fouris set to release in theaters on Jul 13, 2025.
