‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’: Pedro Pascal Reveals “Biggest Character Secret” Playing Mister Fantastic

deadline.comPublished: 4/19/2025

Summary

Pedro Pascal is playing Reed Richards, Mister Fantastic, in *The Fantastic Four: First Steps*. He focuses on Reed's intellect rather than his physical abilities. During an interview, he revealed a creative secret involving an octopus metaphor to convey the character's depth. The film differs from Din Djarin, where multiple actors contributed physically, while this role emphasizes his personal creativity and comic book knowledge. The movie will be released on July 25th and stars Natasha Lyonne, Vanessa Kirby, and others.