Overview
- Ellis told Square Mile he was among a select group asked to tape for Reed Richards in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, saying he thought he resembled the comic-book version.
- He said he submitted an audition tape before learning the role went to Pedro Pascal, joking that Pascal is busy and praising his work.
- Fans on X reignited the “what if” discussion after the revelation, with some arguing Ellis would have fit the character, according to posts compiled by entertainment outlets.
- Reports during casting previously linked names such as Matt Smith, Adam Driver, and Dev Patel to the role before Marvel settled on Pascal.
- The Fantastic Four: First Steps is now available on Digital, 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD, with a Disney+ streaming date expected to be announced.