After months of speculation, it is possible that the Fantastic Four cast is close to being formed. According to Deadline, Pedro Pascal is in negotiations to play Reed Richards, Mister Fantastic, in the upcoming live-action film.
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The actor’s contract has not yet been finalized, however sources informed the website that everything will depend on Pascal’s schedule for next year, which already includes filming the Gladiator sequel and the new season of The Last of Us.
As a result, according to rumors, the role was also offered to actor Jake Gyllenhaal, who promptly declined. Therefore, according to insiders, the studio has had difficulty finding an actor interested in the current version of the script, in which Reed Richards would have a less important role than Sue Storm in the story.
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In his recent work, Pascal has not demonstrated difficulties in sharing the leading role with women, which is a good indication that negotiations have a good chance of continuing without problems even if this is the case.
The remaining names in the cast should be chosen later, as it was essential to find out who would play Richards before the studio made offers to other artists. If Pascal is confirmed, the other team members must be selected quickly, highlights the website.
Directed by Matt Shakman (WandaVision), Fantastic Four begins recording in 2024. Josh Friedman (Avatar: The Way of Water) is responsible for the script for the Marvel feature film, which has not yet been cast.