Born on April 2, 1975, the 50-years old sensation Pedro Pascal is coming back on the screens as Reed Richards in The Fantastic Four: The First Steps. The cast was announced on Valentine’s 2024 and since many fans have showed disappointment over the casting of Pedro, calling out him for his age.
Pedro’s London Fan Event Revelations
Earlier, Pascal was unfazed by these comments but in a recent fan event in London, he addressed this issue and commented over this.
The event, held at the BFI IMAX, saw Pascal alongside co-stars Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. He told AP News, “I think sometimes the outside will find you no matter how much you try to protect yourself from it, and it just comes with the territory.”
Navigating Fan Expectations
Pascal revealed that this criticism has somehow actually affected him and he wants to fulfill the expectations of the fans of Fantastic Four.”I was a little bit more sensitive to the love that people have for stories like this,” he shared, noting the pressure to honor the legacy of Reed Richards.
Despite the backlash, Pascal showed commitment to his character, stating, “The only way to do that is to give it all my focus and all my heart and my body and my soul.”
The film is all set to release on July 25, 2025 with a 1960s-inspired and retro-futuristic setting.
Support from Co-Stars and Industry Veterans
The actor received significant support from his co-stars and Marvel veteran Robert Downey Jr. Vanessa Kirby praised Pascal’s vulnerability, noting it fostered trust on set.
Pascal also credited Downey for his encouragement, saying, “He’s just so immediately generous and inviting.” This support has bolstered Pascal’s resolve as he prepares to face villains like Galactus and the Silver Surfer in the upcoming MCU blockbuster, which also stars Julia Garner and Ralph Ineson.
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