Overview

• Pascal’s casting as Reed Richards in Fantastic Four: First Steps marks his first role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the film opens in UK cinemas on July 25, 2025.
• Born in Chile in 1975, Pascal’s family fled General Pinochet’s regime when he was nine months old and he later studied acting at the Orange County School of the Arts and NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts.
• After years of minor parts, his portrayal of Oberyn Martell on Game of Thrones in 2014 propelled him into leading roles in Narcos, The Mandalorian and The Last of Us.
• He has used his platform to advocate for transgender rights, publicly criticized J.K. Rowling’s views and has spoken openly about coping with lifelong anxiety during high-pressure public events.
• In a recent interview, Pascal suggested that Reed Richards’s analytical mind could rival Tony Stark’s intellect even if he lacks Stark’s showmanship.