We firmly believe Pedro Pascal could smash any role he wanted but fans are less than impressed with his rumoured next move.
With a legion of fans excited for every new project he announces this really has been the year of Pedro so it’s no surprise Marvel has the 48-year-old actor in their sights.
Marvel is frequently bringing in Hollywood heavy hitters nowadays to attempt to rekindle enthusiasm in the franchise and the Chilean icon could be next.
Speculation has been bubbling around who might play the leader of the heroes, Reed Richards in yet another Fantastic Four reboot from the studio.
Rumours have surfaced that the Last of Us heartthrob could be set to play Mr Fantastic with Deadline reporting that scheduling is still being worked out but things looked good.
However, it hasn’t had the response from Pedro’s fans that the studio probably expected with the Mandalorian actor’s proven star power.
One fan wrote on X (Twitter): ‘I love Pedro, but man… did they even try?’
‘I think they could get someone else. I would love Pedro Pascal in the MCU. I’m not sure about Reed Richards. I think Pedro could be one of the founding X-men,’ another suggested.
Similarly, a third wrote: ‘I love Pedro Pascal, but come on Kevin. You’re in the middle of a historicly low theatrical turnout and major MCU fatigue. How do you not yes-and Sam Rami and double down on Krasinski?’
Mr Fantastic is a master of all things scientific – chemistry, physics, even alien biology – as well as having powers of elasticity.
John Krasinski was a popular name thrown around to take on the role, as he did in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Many excited fans had been casting other actors such as Glenn Howerton, Adam Driver, and Jake Gyllenhaal, who has recently been in the MCU.
The Fantastic Four are one of Marvel’s best loved superhero groups, having first burst onto the silver screen in 2005 before an less than successful reboot in 2015.
2005’s film saw a then unknown actor Chris Evans as the Human Torch, Johnny Storm, alongside Jessica Alba, Ioan Gruffudd, and Michael Chiklis.
Chris would return to the Marvel universe as none other than Captain America six years later, making him a household name.
A fan wrote: ‘I really don’t want this. He comes with too much baggage with all the different huge roles he’s already played.
‘Reed needs to feel new and fresh not some typical Hollywood hotshot it’s too predictable at this point. I’d prefer Diego Luna.’
Even Robert Downey Jr was a risky casting when Iron Man first hit screens so maybe fans are right and pulling in some upcoming talent might be the way to go.
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