Overview

• Pascal acknowledged social media backlash over his age and said criticism hit him harder than usual because of fans’ deep affection for the characters.
• He vowed to meet fan expectations by dedicating his full focus, heart and soul to portraying Mister Fantastic.
• Director Matt Shakman called assembling the right ensemble the film’s top casting challenge, noting the leads are roughly a decade older than their comic counterparts.
• Marvel has rolled out trailers spotlighting Galactus and Sue Storm’s pregnancy as part of an intensified campaign ahead of the July 25 release.
• A post-credits scene in Thunderbolts confirms the Fantastic Four will eventually join the main MCU timeline.