Pedro Pascal sagt „Ich bin mir mehr bewusst“ von „Fantastic Four“ Casting „als alles, was ich jemals getan habe“: „Er ist zu alt. Er hat nicht Recht. Er muss sich rasieren ‚
https://variety.com/2025/film/news/pedro-pascal-fantastic-four-casting-backlash-marvel-1236440056/
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> “I’m more aware of disgruntlement around my casting than anything I’ve ever done,” Pascal said about playing Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic in “The Fantastic Four: The First Steps,” arriving in theaters next month. Pascal said the regular complaints he hears are as follows: “He’s too old. He’s not right. He needs to shave.”
All I’m saying is, they should’ve gotten an actor with actual stretchy powers instead of a normal actor with CGI🤷♂️
Too old? Reed has been middle aged since the 60s
He could use a shave to be fair.
I have not been so quick to pass judgement after the whole Heath Ledger/Joker casting. Originally, everyone thought that was a bad move and it turned out to be brilliant. As long as it doesn’t suck, I don’t give a shit what kind of facial furniture he has, what his age may be or what his ethnicity is. Just make a good Fantastic Four movie and I’m fully on board with whatever.
The only complaint I’ve heard repeatedly is about his mustache.
Honestly, Pedro = Mustache, it’s like Tom Selleck. They don’t look ugly without the mustache, but it’s just weird 😀
He seems fine
I think this is invented „backlash“ for marketing
Maybe he should enter the medical field. Nurse, maybe?
Pedro if you pass on a role it’s not gonna be the end of the world.
Anyone else getting Pedro Pascal fatigue?
“He’s too old. He’s not right. He needs to shave.” Where have I heard that before…
This is the first I’m hearing of people being unhappy with the casting (but go figure, people get mad about everything anymore) and I don’t understand it. Pedro definitely fits the part and has proven himself in recent roles to be very dynamic and adaptable.
He doesn’t look like the comic character. Straight up
The only issue I saw was that Reed Richards’ character is very egotistical and at times an unlikable personality, whereas Pedro is such a sweet & charming man, I couldn’t really see him playing an unlikable character like Richards.
Too old, to begin the training.
I’ll fuck up anyone who talks about my man that way!!
This press and marketing strategy aims to downplay valid critiques ahead of the release. Pedro Pascal is a talented actor and a great person, but he simply isn’t right for the character of Reed Richards. His casting is driven by current market and media trends rather than his suitability for the role. This is not hate. This is just a fact, and it is how studios like Disney operate.
Disney and Marvel (as of late) prioritize profits over the integrity of their characters and stories. (This should be painfully clear to audiences by now.) Articles like this are a sort of „damage control“ attempting to nudge our perceptions and make us feel guilty about legitimate critiques.
It is well known Disney/Marvel needs to slow WAY down…and get back to quality and the integrity of story and characters we love, rather than carpet bombing the box office with insultingly mediocre content. Even [Kevin Feige himself](https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/marvel-movies/marvel-boss-kevin-feige-reportedly-feels-that-recent-mcu-shows-and-movies-feel-more-like-homework-than-entertainment/) is excruciatingly aware of this dynamic.
Pedro is perfect for Reed Richards
He looks like Mr. Fantastic to me.
Pedro Pascal haters are kinda weird.
I don’t think I’ve heard a single person say Pedro is too old. The facial hair is an issue though. Reed Richards is clean shaven and the story takes place in the 60’s when facial hair was not really in style. The mustache would be acceptable in that era but the patchy stubble, absolutely not. And I think the biggest issue with it is that it’s an arbitrary choice that just invites criticism. Pedro doesn’t need to look the same in every role he plays and if he isn’t willing to shave for the role, then why cast him at all? He’s a talented actor but he’s not the only one in Hollywood.
The only real issue might be his age if this iteration of F4 will be the mainstay one and will be featured heavily post Doomsday movies.
But I suspect there’ll be a reboot afterwards and the main continuity F4 will be a new iteration with a younger Reed.
Comics: Ewww. Reed doesn’t have a beard. WTF Marvel???
Also comics: Huh, beard kinda looks good. Should have done it years ago!
MCU: Ewww. Reed doesn’t have a moustache. WTF Marvel???
I don’t necessarily have any complained about the casting, but I do have some irritation of the facts that it feels like there’s only one actor in Hollywood right now.
Marvels fanbase sucks. The end.
That’s weird because I always thought Reed Richards was old in the comics.
Imagine worrying about who as cast as Mr fantastic with all that’s going on these days… for fucks sake people ….it’s a super hero movie !
I’m more judging the fact they’re trying to reboot F4 again. Pascal will be the saving grace, if it’s worth watching at all.
It’s silly to be upset on fictional characters. I think if the movie does well they will make the change in the comics. You can look at all characters and see 1000 ways a writer has changed them to fit what they like. But that on film and everyone’s looses their collective shit.
People care too much about fictional characters too much 😆.
John Krasinski was perfect idk what happened
It’s thr Fantastic Four, does anyone really care?
I just wanted more John Krasinski. But I love Pedro so I’m not mad.
My only complaint is that Pedro Pascal is in EVERYTHING.
I’m sure he will be good but is there anything he isn’t in?
Don’t worry Pedro, everyone wanted Krasinski, which was a horrible choice if you watched Dr. Strange 2
I love Pedro so I’m excited, but they really need to be anti aging MCU actors for the sole purpose of the universe. Atleast 30 for adults, if they really want actors faces in suits long term they’d hire younger. That’s all I have to complain about.
Another Fantastic Four reboot doomed to box office failure. When are these producers going to take a hint?