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  • 11/16/2023
Marvel is zeroing in on who will play Mr. Fantastic in 'Fantastic Four'. Pedro Pascal is in talks to star as Reed Richards in 'Fantastic Four,' marking what would be the most significant casting move since the end of the actors strike earlier this month. The current status of talks is unclear as sources say scheduling is a factor. Marvel had no comment on the possible casting.

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00:00 Marvel is zeroing in on who will play Mr. Fantastic in Fantastic Four.
00:04 Pedro Pascal is in talks to star as Reed Richards in Fantastic Four, marking what would be the
00:10 most significant casting move since the end of the actor's strike earlier this month.
00:14 The current status of the talks is unclear as sources say scheduling is a factor.
00:18 Marvel had no comment on the possible casting.
00:21 For over a year, there's been much speculation surrounding who will star in Fantastic Four
00:26 and Pascal's casting would give Marvel a popular and notable star in the franchise as it moves
00:31 beyond the Infinity Saga era.
00:33 Pascal already has a packed schedule, starring in The Last of Us, the breakout HBO series
00:38 that has a season two in the works, as well as Disney+'s The Mandalorian.
00:42 The star is also due to report back to the set of Ridley Scott's Gladiator 2, which shut
00:47 down amid the actor's strike.
00:48 WandaVision director Matt Shackman is at the helm of the film, which is currently due out
00:52 May 2, 2025.
00:55 For more on this casting, head to THR.com.
00:58 And for the latest entertainment news and updates, keep watching The Hollywood Reporter
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