Overview

• Ellis told Square Mile he was among a select group asked to tape for Reed Richards and said the comic-book look made him think the role could fit him.
• He said he sent an audition tape but later learned Pedro Pascal had been cast, and he praised Pascal’s work while noting the trailer looked fun.
• Entertainment outlets highlighted noticeable reaction on X, with many users arguing Ellis would have suited the part and others backing Pascal.
• The Fantastic Four: First Steps is now available on Digital, 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD, and a Disney+ date is expected to be announced.
• Ellis described such near-misses as part of the profession’s “what if-ness,” offering a post-release glimpse into Marvel’s competitive casting process.