Overview

• In a July 24 Fotogramas interview, Pascal recalled his first crush as Olivia Newton-John and later admired Michelle Pfeiffer’s Catwoman alongside Harrison Ford’s Indiana Jones and Han Solo.
• The revelations formed part of his media tour promoting The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which opens in theaters on July 25.
• At the movie’s premiere, Pascal wore a subtle Indiana Jones nod referencing The Temple of Doom.
• That homage has fueled unconfirmed industry and fan speculation that Pascal may be considered for a future Indiana Jones installment.
• Observers say leveraging nostalgic anecdotes and visual Easter eggs is a common blockbuster tactic to deepen audience engagement.