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Marvel has kept the fans on the edge when it comes to the future projects of the MCU, one of which also includes the highly anticipatedFantastic Fourmovie. Despite the studio keeping details about the cast and plot under wraps, Pedro Pascal has recently become closely associated with playing Mr. Fantastic in the MCU. And insider Jeff Sneider shed light on the potential reason behind the studio’s interest in bringingThe Last of Usstar onboard in the recent episode ofThe Hot Micpodcast.
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Marvel Studios Wants Pedro Pascal to KeepFantastic FourCast Diverse
In a recent episode ofThe Hot Mic, insider Jeff Sneider talked about the allegedPedro Pascalcasting in the MCU’sFantastic Fourreboot. According to Sneider, Marvel headKevin Feigewas concerned about a potentially overly white cast and wanted “someone of color” as Mr. Fantastic and the movie’s villain.
The Hot Micduo has earlier emphasized that there’s“no way there’s gonna be just 4 white people”inFantastic Four.And the studio has allegedly been planning the same, having Pascal and the Spanish actorJavier Bardemin the movie as Reed Richards and Galactus, respectively.
Sneider also revealed that the studio hasn’t finalized the cast for all four superheroes. However,The Mandalorianstar’s casting has also remained uncertain, asreportsclaimed that the Chilean actor’s schedule could be a conflicting factor in signing up for the MCU.
Pascal’s busy lineup includes a second season for the HBO seriesThe Last of Us, the sequel to Ridley Scott’s Oscar-winning filmGladiator, and Zach Cregger’s horror epicWeapons, among some of his upcoming projects.
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Fantastic FourDirector Reacts to the Casting Rumors
In 2022, Marvel Studios announced that theWandaVisiondirector,Matt Shakman, will be directing theFantastic Fourmovie. In an interview withThe Hollywood Reporter, the filmmaker reacted to the rumors surrounding the movie’s lead cast.
He said that similar to fans, he has also been wondering about who could play Marvel’s first family on screen.“I understand the exhaustion of the Internet rumors, but I also celebrate them, too, because I am a huge fan of the Fantastic Four,”he said, stating that he understands fans’ enthusiasm.
“I understand the interest, and I support it,”he told The Hollywood Reporter. Shakman also said that the cast of the highly anticipated MCU film will be revealed soon, which has reportedly been delayed due to the now-resolved SAG-AFTRA strike.
Marvel Studios’Fantastic Fouris set to release on June 06, 2025.
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Laxmi Rajput
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
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