Overview
- Matt Shakman told Variety that Reed Richards evolves from lab-bound scientist and family man into the new leader of the Avengers.
- Pedro Pascal is confirmed to play Mr. Fantastic in Fantastic Four: First Steps and will reprise the role in Avengers: Doomsday.
- Pascal’s offhand comment suggests Ben Grimm and Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom never share a scene, hinting at separate timelines or character fates.
- Robert Downey Jr. will return as a variant of Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday.
- Avengers: Doomsday is slated to assemble the Fantastic Four alongside returning MCU heroes like Anthony Mackie, Letitia Wright and Sebastian Stan.