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Fantastic Four Star Pedro Pascal Was More Aware of The
- Pedro Pascal will portray Reed Richards in Marvel’s upcoming film about the iconic superhero team, set to hit theaters on July 25, 2025.
- Pascal has faced notable backlash over his casting, with critics often saying, "He's too old," which he confirmed in a Vanity Fair interview.
- The film features Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach alongside Pascal, and all four are confirmed to reprise their roles in Avengers: Doomsday in 2026.
- Pascal described Reed Richards as a "brain character" whose body stretches, emphasizing intellect over physicality as a key character trait.
- Pascal has noted that the level of criticism surrounding his casting in the MCU surpasses the backlash he experienced for previous major franchise roles, including his performances in Star Wars and the HBO adaptation of The Last of Us.
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Pedro Pascal On ‘Fantastic Four’ Casting Backlash: “He’s Too Old. He’s Not Right. He Needs To Shave”
Pedro Pascal is set to star in The Fantastic Four: First Steps in the role of Mister Fantastic. The actor is not new to stepping into franchises with major fan bases, like playing the Mandalorian in the Star Wars universe or starring in The Last of Us. In a new interview, Pascal addresses the initial backlash over his […]
Pedro Pascal Says ‘I’m More Aware’ of Backlash Over ‘Fantastic Four’ Casting ‘Than Anything I’ve Ever Done’: ‘He’s Too Old. He’s Not Right. He Needs to Shave’
Pedro Pascal says Marvel fans have been complaining about his casting as Reed Richards in "Fantastic Four: First Steps."
Fantastic Four star Pedro Pascal was more aware of the
Pedro Pascal says he's more aware of the eye rolls around his Fantastic Four casting than any other roles in his career. "I’m more aware of disgruntlement around my casting than anything I've ever done," Pascal told Vanity Fair. "'He's too old. He's not right. He needs to shave.'" It was announced back in 2023 that Pascal would play Reed Richards aka Mr.
In a few weeks, The Fantastic Four: First Steps starts with Pedro Pascal in one of the leading roles. Now the actor commented on the criticism that hailed for his casting.
Pedro Pascal Reacts to Being Called 'Too Old' for Reed Richard’s Role in The Fantastic Four First Steps: 'Aware of Disgruntlement...'
Pedro Pascal has finally addressed the backlash surrounding his casting as Reed Richards, also known as Mister Fantastic, in The Fantastic Four: First Steps. The Mandalorian and The Last of Us actor was announced as the lead in Marvel’s upcoming reboot, but some fans criticized the choice, saying he was "too old" and "not right" for the role. In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Pascal acknowledged the criticism openly. “I’m more aware of dis…
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