Overview

• David Tennant disclosed at MCM Comic Con that he had his eye on playing Reed Richards in 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' before Pedro Pascal was cast.
• Tennant, known for his role as Kilgrave in 'Jessica Jones,' praised Pascal's casting and expressed no hard feelings about missing the role.
• Pedro Pascal admitted finding the role of Reed Richards intimidating, citing the pressure of meeting fan expectations in established franchises.
• The film, set in a retro-futuristic 1960s universe, is directed by Matt Shakman and features a star-studded cast, including Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach.
• 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' will release on July 25, 2025, with the next MCU film not arriving until July 31, 2026, marking a significant gap in the franchise's schedule.