THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS Director Says Pedro Pascal’s Mister Fantastic Will Lead the Avengers

In an article from Nerdist, it is reported that Matt Shakman, the director of the upcoming The Fantastic Four movie, has confirmed a major role for Pedro Pascal's Reed Richards (Mister Fantastic) in the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

According to Shakman, who made the comments at a Directors Guild of America Q&A, Reed Richards will not only be a "central figure in the MCU" but is also set to "lead the Avengers." This positions him as the likely successor to Tony Stark's role as the intellectual and strategic leader of Earth's mightiest heroes.

The article highlights the significance of this news, as fans have been speculating about who would fill the leadership vacuum left after the events of Avengers: Endgame.

Key Points:

• New Leader: Director Matt Shakman confirmed Pedro Pascal's Reed Richards will be a central figure in the MCU and will lead the Avengers.
• Successor to Iron Man: This role positions Mister Fantastic to fill the void left by Tony Stark as the super-team's main strategist and scientific mind.
• Official Cast: The article reiterates the recently announced cast for the film: Pedro Pascal (Reed Richards), Vanessa Kirby (Sue Storm), Joseph Quinn (Johnny Storm), and Ebon Moss-Bachrach (Ben Grimm).
• Release Date: The Fantastic Four is scheduled to be released on July 25, 2025.

Visit https://nerdist.com/article/fantastic-four-director-matt-shakman-says-pedro-pascal-mister-fantastic-will-lead-avengers/ to read or listen to the article.

Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player)

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.