It’s official: Pedro Pascal, renowned for his roles in ‘The Last of Us’ and ‘The Mandalorian,’ has been cast as Reed Richards in the upcoming ‘Fantastic Four’ movie. While the announcement does not come directly from Marvel Studios, the source is equally reputable. The Screen Actors Guild (SAG), the American actors’ union, revealed the news through a discussion announcement on their website, detailing the actor’s recent and upcoming projects.
According to SAG, “Pascal has recently finished production on the highly anticipated ‘Gladiator 2’ by Ridley Scott, and will soon start production on ‘The Fantastic Four’ with Marvel Studios. Pascal is also known for his role alongside Bella Ramsey in ‘The Last of Us’, the HBO series based on the video game of the same name, which was renewed for a second season at the end of January.”
The inclusion of Pascal as the brilliant scientist and leader of the Fantastic Four marks a significant casting choice for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Alongside Pascal, Joseph Quinn and Vanessa Kirby are expected to join the cast, further bolstering the anticipation for the film’s release.
This casting decision concludes widespread speculation and fan theories regarding who would embody the iconic character. Pedro Pascal’s proven track record of captivating performances in genre-defining series positions him as a fitting choice to bring Reed Richards to life in the MCU’s new iteration of ‘The Fantastic Four.’