SAG-AFTRA Might Have Just Confirmed Marvel's Mr Fantastic

In recent months, rumours have circulated about Pedro Pascal’s involvement in the role of Reed Richards for the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe’ Fantastic Four film. While the studio has yet to officially confirm these speculations, an accidental leak by SAG-AFTRA has added fuel to the rumours. In now-deleted actors’ bio, they unintentionally suggested Pascal’s involvement with the project and claimed that the actor is scheduled to start production for the MCU film in 2024. SAG-AFTRA rarely discloses such details and the leak has now left fans excited. Alongside Pascal, reports also suggest that Vanessa Kirby will play Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn from Stranger Things as Johnny Storm/Human Torch and Ebon Moss-Bachrach from The Bear as Benjamin Grimm/The Thing.

As per earlier reports by Deadline, an official agreement is still pending, however, reliable sources have revealed that three time Emmy nominee is indeed in talks to play the leader of the beloved superhero squad. Scheduling details are still under negotiation, but insiders are confident that Pascal’s involvement is progressing in a positive direction, aligning with his other upcoming projects. In a twist, Pascal reportedly exited Weapons, an upcoming horror film, possibly due to conflicting schedules with the Fantastic Four production.

Marvel Studios has hired WandaVision director Matt Shakman to helm the upcoming Fantastic Four film, who took over the project after Spider-Man trilogy director Jon Watts opted out. The movie is slated for a 2025 release. Interestingly, 20th Century Fox has produced three Fantastic Four movies in the past but none was part of MCU.

The superheroes made their first appearance in Marvel Comics in 1961. Created by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee, this iconic group consists of the brilliant scientist Reed Richards, known as Mister Fantastic, Reed’s girlfriend turned wife Sue Storm, also known as the Invisible Woman, Sue’s younger brother Johnny Storm, known as the Human Torch and their friend Ben Grimm, who transforms into the powerful creature known as The Thing.

Pedro Pascal, known for his recent role opposite Bella Ramsey in The Last of Us, is set to star in Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck’s independent film, Freaky Tales, scheduled to premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. Following this project, Pascal has just concluded filming for Ridley Scott’s eagerly awaited Gladiator 2. Additionally, the actor is gearing up for the production of The Last of Us Season 2.