Marvel Studios has begun rolling out character-focused teasers for Avengers: Doomsday, a movie that absolutely must succeed at the box office after a string of uneven Marvel performances. One of the most recent trailers, now circulating after a theatrical leak, prominently features the Fantastic Four—or at least part of them. Notably absent from the latest Avengers: Doomsday trailer, however, is Pedro Pascal.
In a recent promotional interview for Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps, actors Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Pedro Pascal sparked controversy when Moss-Bachrach suggested that if given his character’s powers he would throw “fascists” into outer space. Of course, “fascists” is a term commonly used by left-leaning figures and Hollywood celebrities to describe President Donald Trump and his supporters—prompting Pascal to high-five him and exclaim “F*****g A!”
Are you upset that Marvel gave Reed Richards facial hair in The Fantastic Four: First Steps? Blame Pedro Pascal.
In the ever-evolving world of superhero cinema, where comic book accuracy often clashes with Hollywood flair, Pedro Pascal’s portrayal of Reed Richards—aka Mr. Fantastic—in Marvel’s upcoming The Fantastic Four: First Steps has sparked debate for many reasons. But one particular detail stands out: the mustache.
In a recent interview, The Fantastic Four: First Steps director Matt Shakman has sparked major buzz among Marvel fans by suggesting that Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic) will be taking charge as leader of the Avengers.
In the ever-evolving world of Marvel storytelling, the Fantastic Four—often hailed as the publisher’s “First Family”—is undergoing a notable transformation. With the relaunch of the Fantastic Four comic series and the impending release of the MCU’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Sue Storm, the Invisible Woman, is stepping into a more prominent role as leader of the team.
Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps isn’t just reimagining its team dynamics—it may also be a reflection of its lead actor’s real-world mindset. Pedro Pascal, who plays Reed Richards in the upcoming MCU reboot is no stranger to playing second banana to powerful women. He praised his co-star Vanessa Kirby in a recent Collider interview with comments that have already sparked widespread discussion.
A producer on The Fantastic Four: First Steps has made a bold claim about the team’s leadership—and it’s not Reed Richards wearing the crown. According to producer Grant Curtis, the upcoming Marvel Studios reboot will position Sue Storm as the true center and leader of the iconic superhero team.
Marvel Studios once stood for excitement, consistency, and crowd-pleasing spectacle. But based on the latest wave of quotes and footage from Fantastic Four: First Steps, it’s clear the studio is still prioritizing abstract metaphors and identity-driven rewrites over the qualities that made the brand a global juggernaut. The latest example? Pedro Pascal describing his take on Reed Richards — aka Mister Fantastic — as inspired by… an octopus.
A recent leak from a Chinese app suggests that NetEase’s free-to-play third-person hero shooter Marvel Rivals will soon expand its roster with the iconic Fantastic Four.