Marvel’s “first family,” as the Fantastic Four are known, already has its Reed Richards ready. It would be Pedro Pascal, star of The Last of Us and The Mandalorian. American media are currently reporting that the actor has been signed for this role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, although the deal between both parties has not yet been finalized, despite the fact that there has been a lot of speculation about his name for months. Sources close to the production told Deadline that the schedule for working with the three-time Emmy winner has not yet been clarified. But the role is well received by the interpreter and fits in with his medium-term projects. Another project Pascal has reportedly flirted with is Gladiator 2, which will begin production later this year, as well as the next season of The Last of Us, which will begin filming next year. It was no surprise to many that this Fantastic Four went into production, as Disney acquired both the 20th Century Fox studio and the rights to adapt the comic, so it was highly anticipated. Tentatively, the release date is set for May 2025, now that pre-production has begun with the casting of the cast, according to Screen Rant.