It had been rumored that “The Mandalorian” and “The Last of Us” star, Pedro Pascal, had been cast as Reed Richards, taking over the role previously held by Miles Teller (2015) and Ioan Grufudd (2005). John Krasinski played Reed Richards in a cameo in “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” (2022).
Pascal’s casting was confirmed in the social media posts shared by Marvel and its parent company Disney.
He will be joined by “The Crown’s” Vanessa Kirby’s Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, “Stranger Things” Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch and “The Bear’s” Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/the Thing, Entertainment Weekly reported.
The Sue Storm role was previously played by Kate Mara (2015) and Jessica Alba (2005).
While Johnny Storm was played by Michael B. Jordan (2015) and Chris Evans (2005).
Jamie Bell (2015) and Michael Chiklis (2005) played Ben Grimm.
Not much is known about the story, but Entertainment Weekly noted that the social media post had a ‘60s vibe either harkening back to the comic origin of the characters or possibly pointing to when the movie is set. H.E.R.B.I.E., the team’s robot from the comics, is also in the image.
Variety pointed out that one main part of the story is missing — who the Fantastic Four will be fighting. Typically the big bad is Doctor Doom, but Marvel has not said who the villain will be to follow Thanos and Kang in recent Marvel Cinematic Universe films.
The movie was set to premiere on May 2, 2025, but has been pushed back to July 25, 2025, exchanging premiere dates with Marvel’s “Thunderbolts.”
This is the first time a “Fantastic Four” film is part of the official MCU with 20th Century Fox previously owning the rights, Variety reported. Disney bought 21st Century Fox in 2019.
Marvel has several movies on tap for release, the next up is the long-awaited reunion/pairing of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in “Deadpool & Wolverine” on July 26. The first trailer for the film was teased during the Super Bowl.
Through the years NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 18: Actor Pedro Pascal attends the "Game Of Thrones" Season 4 New York premiere at Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center on March 18, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) (Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
Through the years SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 24: Actor Pedro Pascal attends day 1 of the WIRED Cafe @ Comic Con at Omni Hotel on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for WIRED) (Jesse Grant/Getty Images for WIRED)
Through the years SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 25: Actors John Bradley (L) and Pedro Pascal attend HBO's "Game Of Thrones" panel and Q&A during Comic-Con International 2014 at San Diego Convention Center on July 25, 2014 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Through the years SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 25: Actor Pedro Pascal attends HBO's "Game Of Thrones" panel and Q&A during Comic-Con International 2014 at San Diego Convention Center on July 25, 2014 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Through the years HOLLYWOOD, CA - AUGUST 24: Actor Pedro Pascal attends the Season 2 premiere of Netflix's "Narcos" at ArcLight Cinemas on August 24, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Through the years HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 15: Actor Pedro Pascal attends the premiere of Universal Pictures' "The Great Wall" at TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on February 15, 2017 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Through the years SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: Actor Pedro Pascal (L), taking a photo, and actor Jeff Bridges speak onstage at the 20th Century FOX panel during Comic-Con International 2017 at San Diego Convention Center on July 20, 2017 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Through the years NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: Pedro Pascal and Oscar Isaac attend Netflix World Premiere of TRIPLE FRONTIER at Lincoln Center on March 03, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Netflix) (Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Netflix)
Through the years ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 23: Pedro Pascal attends D23 Disney + event at Anaheim Convention Center on August 23, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Through the years WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 19: Executive producer/writer Dave Filoni (L) and actor Pedro Pascal of Lucasfilm's "The Mandalorian" at the Disney+ Global Press Day on October 19, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. "The Mandalorian" series will stream exclusively on Disney+ when the service launches on November 12. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)
Through the years AUSTIN, TEXAS - MARCH 12: Pedro Pascal and Nicolas Cage attend the premiere of "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent" during the 2022 SXSW Conference and Festivals at The Paramount Theatre on March 12, 2022 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for SXSW) (Rich Fury/Getty Images for SXSW)
Through the years LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 09: (L-R) Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey attend the Los Angeles Premiere of HBO's "The Last Of Us" at Regency Village Theatre on January 09, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Through the years LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: Pedro Pascal attends the photocall for Disney's "The Mandalorian" Season 3 at Picadilly Circus on February 22, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Joe Maher/Getty Images) (Joe Maher/Getty Images)
Through the years HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 12: Pedro Pascal attends the 95th Annual Academy Awards on March 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images ) (Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)
Through the years LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 28: Pedro Pascal attends the Los Angeles FYC Event for the HBO Original Series' "The Last of Us" at Directors Guild of America on April 28, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images) (Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)
Through the years NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 01: Pedro Pascal attends The 2023 Met Gala Celebrating "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) (Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
Through the years LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 15: (L-R) Pedro Pascal and Lux Pascal attend the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on January 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)