Everything dies, he states.

Everyone on this planet…

This is simply how things are.

Pedro Pascal as Joel in The Last of Us

And I accept that.

It shows Richards approaching a catastrophic, multiversal problem with cool reason and intellect.

However,Deadlinerecently reported thatPedro Pascalis close to signing on for the role.

And hes the perfect choice to play all aspects of Reed.

Those scenes alone prove Pascals ability to embody Richards sober approach to problem solving.

However, thats not all that Reed Richards needs to be on screen.

In these stories, Reed approaches big problems with a chilling simplicity.

But the best runs remember that although Reeds tremendous intellect distracts him, it does not overpower him.

He suggests that they use their new powers for good, taking on exciting names and fancy costumes.

No, Pascal looks nothing like the lanky, cartoony version of Reed that Wieringo draws.

Still, you’re free to easily see him portraying a similar scene in an MCU movie.

Deep breath in, slow breath out, he explains with matter-of-fact calm, not acknowledging Ellies non-stop patter.

Squeeze the trigger like you love it, he explains.

Hes doing it because he cares about Ellie.

His voice remains steady, his eyes like steel, as he makes strategic cuts and lists his demands.

When the battle seems to be won, Pascal lets Oberyns anger and sadness erupt in his voice.

What I will not tolerate what I find unacceptable is the unnatural alteration of that end.

Fantastic Fourwill hit theaters on May 2, 2025.