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After John Krasinski briefly graced the role of Reed Richards in the most recent Doctor Strange movie, recent rumors hint at the internet’s favorite Pedro Pascal being eyed for the part. While this has set the internet abuzz, reports suggest he wasn’t the sole contender. Apparently, Christopher Abbott and Jamie Dornan also fought for the role.
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Two Other Actors Who Auditioned for the Role of Reed Richards
Amidst the online frenzy surroundingPedro Pascal, the quest for Mister Fantastic seems far from straightforward. As pertheinsneider.com, a slew of actors threw their hats into the ring for the role of Reed Richards.
The report indicated thatChristopher AbbottandJamie Dornanmade their way to London for auditions before these rumors emerged. However, the hunt persisted as the MCU acknowledged the necessity of securing a more prominent name, continuing their search for the perfect fit.
And thus reportedly offered Jake Gyllenhaal the role. However, the actor was reportedly too expensive to book, even for theFantastic Fourmovie, as was Adam Driver. However, it now seems as if the relentless search has been put to rest, and Pascal is the only one. Although nothing has been confirmed yet, people are suspecting Pascal is meant to be. Only time will tell.
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Is Pedro Pascal the New Reed Richards?
Although all hints point towards the actor being the new leader of the Fantastic Four, nothing is yet confirmed by official sources. According toDeadline, the actor’s schedule is reportedly now being sorted to make time for the exciting new project. Given that John Krasinski briefly portrayed the role previously, many speculated that the actor would be the one continuing in the role, initially.
John Krasinski as Reed Richards
On the other hand, people are already celebrating their anticipated victory, since fans have been eagerly awaiting Pascal’s entry into the MCU for a long time. Fan-made posters of the actor as Richards also indicate the excitement level. Therefore, it is safe to say that Marvel wouldn’t do any harm if they chose to go in Pascal’s direction.
Regarding the rest of the team members, finalizing their roles can only be addressed peacefully once the most crucial step has already been done. Roprtedly they aim to start shooting early next year.
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Sampurna Banerjee
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Sampurna Banerjee is an Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, and she’s written over 1,700 articles! She covers everything from celebrity news to the latest superhero buzz, streaming shows, and fan theories. If it’s trending in pop culture, Sampurna’s probably already on it.When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her rewatching The Office (again), getting into debates about Marvel’s timeline, or diving deep into Christopher Nolan movies for the hundredth time. She’s not just writing about entertainment, she’s living it.
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