FANTASTIC FOUR CONFIRMED: Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach! July 2025!

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Erik Voss breaks down the cast announcement for Marvel’s Fantastic Four, coming July 25 2025! What does it mean that we’re getting a somewhat older version of Reed Richards in Pedro Pascal? Will the villain of this film be Doctor Doom, Galactus, or Kang?
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[@moxyjones7629]

Kirby and Quinn legit look like siblings- love it!

[@amine15777]

Storm British sibling 🥳

[@JOVONO]

Yeah I can see it and I think they will be made to look even more alike for example Joseph dying his hair blonde What always annoyed me about fan casting was that people always fan casted people who look nothing alike for example Emily Blunt and Zac Efron for Sue and Johnny I always liked the combinations of Venessa Kirby and Joseph Quinn or Jodie Comer and Rudy Pankow either combination would have been cool

[@thatomanaka323]

True

[@asain79able]

Ive felt doubtful of Pedro pascal being Mr. Fantastic. But now optimistic because I was doubtful with him as Joel. And he proved everyone wrong. He brings so much nuance to a character so I’m excited to see his.

[@bebesomething]

I love Pedro and I hope he does well in the role. He wasn't my first pick but I will give him a chance. This a really good cast

[@FabledGentleman]

After how he performed in Narcos, that should not be a problem for him.

[@mer6686]

You mean you're going to wait to see the finished product. That's crazy talk

[@bebesomething]

@@mer6686 what are you talking about?

[@joelast645]

they nailed sue

[@alejaguilar9408]

Agreee

[@DuskyPredator]

I do want Doom involved in some way, mostly because I really want him to be more pushed as not a one movie character, probably set up as an established presence in the MCU as a lot of the heroes.

[@joshuacapps7585]

They will use this movie to establish Dr. Doom for Secret Wars. Don't expect him to be the big bad for this film.

[@WillardGeneHarris]

If Pedro is actually playing Doom and not Reed (I hope) he will most likely be seen as an ally for the first film.

[@marvelswadeteamup400]

🔥🔥🔥

[@raidenstark315]

​@@joshuacapps7585we know the hwralda of galactus are the main antagonist with galactus at the bakc of the picture being set up for a future storyline. I want galactus as the main bad for part 3, with the first family teaming up with the avengers to stop him

[@GeorgeCyan]

​​@@WillardGeneHarrisNope, Pedro playing Reed & Cillian playing Victor.

[@jarednavarrete1740]

Joseph Quinn needs to go to some Hollywood party that Chris Evans and Michael B. Jordan also go to, so we can get THAT photo....

[@libbyallen2566]

What photo?

[@jarednavarrete1740]

@@libbyallen2566 A photo of the 3 of them...

[@Grizzly_6623]

Referring to President John Quincy Adams as “John Adam’s son” is pretty funny

[@dashx1103]

Why?

[@deco2gogo]

Yes, why? I call him "John Adams' son", too. He wasn't as great a President as John Adams was, and many people think of his in reference to his father, John Adams.

[@mannyfestoINS]

@@deco2gogowhy? Cause he was a United States president.

[@benengle9621]

​@@deco2gogo I think of him in reference to his election's contribution to defining the Electoral College

[@emilyrussell8847]

EXCELLENT informative video, guys. Thanks so much for this.

[@ceetee100]

I LOVE Pedro Pascal. But I am not sure whether he would be a good fit as Reed Richards. The best casting for RR to date is Ioan Gruffudd! Having said that, I look forward to being surprised by what Pedro can do in the role.

[@BinaryStarofShaolin]

Pedro as Reed just feels like Disney swinging for the best and biggest actor they can get without thinking about whether he’s really right for the role.

[@Darth_Jason]

“they can get” is what swung me over to your side of the issue

[@MrSoldierpants]

@@Darth_Jason they can probably get any actor in the world what is your point? Convincing actors has never been an issue for Disney.

[@DuranmanX]

Pedro is perfect for any role

[@jarednavarrete1740]

I guess when someone becomes popular because of their talent, people begin to just judge them by popularity, not talent....

[@74rocktiger74]

​@@DuranmanX No

[@redbarchetta8782]

One of my favorite actors. GOOD!

[@kevinfeather3206]

Eagerly looking forward to it and don’t have any issues with Pedro playing the role. More than happy to give him a chance and maybe he gelled better with other the cast members, this is supposed to be the first ‘family’

[@enriquenieves7775]

Mr fantastic No dr doom yeah

[@roddyboethius1722]

He's an odd choice for the role. They are casting against type here, like they did with Ed Norton as Bruce Banner. Let's see what Pedro makes of it.

[@360.Tapestry]

i hope they find the right balance of family wholesomeness and the real sense of intergalactic danger that exists

[@marvelthings3186]

Can’t wait for this movie 🍿

[@DanielSanLifts]

Joseph Quinn as the Human Torch is chef’s kiss

[@natedog4872]

It’d be cool if we also see Reed Richard and Victor at a young age having a rivalry to be better or something, and seeing it happening in the future at a higher power, yknow, that’d be cool to see

[@nelsonsousa4226]

Throw in a scene where they go out on a friday after college and get in a argument with Young Norman osborne. Reed turns around And 1 minute after out of nowhere Norman smashes a bottle on one of their cranium. And he runs away while he gives his signature sinister laugh. Would that be the funniest random flashback scene in F4?

[@Tq3L93]

Have laim neeson play dr doom

[@eliechaya9690]

Love from Belgium 🇧🇪 ❤

[@savedgesurvive]

Vanessa Kirby and MB are ny two favorite choices for this cast. I really like Pascals acting, hope this is a good fit

[@tonyvindett87]

I wish Pedro Pascal was Dr Strange and Benedict Cumberbatch was Reed Richards

[@derekseven1647]

Yeah I could see that that would have been good maybe if they do a multiverse thing that could happen

[@TheKASH303]

What if

[@360.Tapestry]

that's a great swap. i still want luke evans for doctor strange lol

[@eksynn]

now i can't unsee it lol

[@JRich71]

This...absolutely.

[@nicholasphillips713]

I love all 4 of these actors very much. Very happy to see them as Marvel’s first family.

[@QuincyJones420]

You really love em that much?

[@Bryaninthebelfry]

Ah I remember when I first started watching NR back when y'all were covering GoT. How time flies.

[@rachelfondeur]

Joseph Quinn is gonna be perfect chaos for Johnny Storm ❤

[@jeremyachristensen]

The magazine that Ben is reading in the Valentines cards is an issue of Life magazine from December of 1966 with Lindon B Johnson on the cover

[@MarvinMartinez2001]

He’s so talented and it’ll be exciting to see him as Mr. Fantastic!!! Here’s hoping Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach are in too!!! 💫💫💫💫

[@psytron939]

Im sure he'll be great. I love the rest of the casting (assuming they confirm them soon). Wasnt my first choice but you cant go wrong with Pedro Pascal.

[@fleezythekid8991]

That flame on was on point 😂😂🔥🔥

[@charlesallen2306]

I love Pedro, not sure I like him in this role. But I'll be interested to see how he plays it. Kirby will be amazing as Sue Storm.

[@dankhorse69420]

Pedro is a STUPID decision for Mr Fantastic. Not a good fit at all.

[@antonissa8345]

Am i the only one that thinks it's ironic that one of the actors in the ff movie shares the same last name as the character's creator

[@gimpinmypants]

It's good that Marvel is looking at older actors.

[@mackiri6996]

This is the way

[@BOSTONBEAST31]

If the movie is still released on May 2 next year - that would be a great birthday present!! 😉

[@jagemini89]

Are you able to do a video on the levels of mutants in the x men e.g omega level?

[@jeffbrown2034]

i love the thought that in a universe somewhere John Krasinski, Emily Blunt, Zac Efron and John Cena exist as Fantastic Four variants

[@thatomanaka323]

john cena?😂

[@atraina6921]

Despite the fact that Reed Richards is an interesting name for someone of Latin descent, I kinda wish they casted younger. Pedro is almost 50, I get that Reed is pretty mature in the comics but I think they should’ve gone with a younger actor.

[@PrinceYamiUchihaCosplay]

They could have a younger actor play a younger Reed Richards in flashbacks if the film dives into small scenes on what the cast of characters did before taking that trip into space but I'm probably going to guess that those scenes could just be taken up by the rumoured cast but with de-aging technology

[@jarednavarrete1740]

I kind of like that though, with Pedro being older than all the heroes they've introduced into the MCU since Endgame, which I've always felt with Reed Richards in the Marvel Universe....

[@anjagibas1022]

I can’t wait to see this when it comes out. I also can’t believe that my all time favourite actor Joseph Quinn aka Eddie Munson from Stranger Things is in it as the Human Torch/Johnny Storm. I am so happy that he has got a role in a Marvel film. I think he is an incredible actor and he has a bright future ahead of him and he will be brilliant in this film, Gladiator 2 and A Quiet Place: Day 1. I am so proud of Joseph for coming this far with his career. I absolutely adore Joseph and I will gladly be by Joseph’s side no matter what happens. He must be protected at all costs.

[@marielli7]

How did you know the Fantastic 4 cast before they announced it on Valentine’s Day 😱

[@rick6083]

Good cast I just gotta see how Pedro is as Reed

[@S.Somwaru]

Council Of REEDS: Ioan Gruffudd Miles Teller JOHN Krasinski Pedro Pascal

[@marvelswadeteamup400]

Rise of the Silver Surfer was actually a fun rollercoaster

[@360.Tapestry]

i really liked the look and the voice of the surfer - near perfection on that front for me

[@marvelswadeteamup400]

@@360.Tapestry absolutely!

[@marvelswadeteamup400]

@@360.Tapestry should bring him back as well!

[@detroitdiezel7856]

Not a good roller coaster though. More like a janky one!

[@jasonmunoz5856]

I love the red viper!

[@360.Tapestry]

i want jude law and mads mikkelsen to be lifted wholesale from _fantastic beasts_ for professor x and magneto

[@davidestes6381]

Except Jude is Yon-Rogg and Mads is Kaecillus, both characters are still alive in the MCU and we're both major characters in their respected films. When Marvel second casts an actor they usually go with someone who had a smaller role or were in a TV series, which I don't think we will see as much of going forward.

[@kevinr.9733]

@@davidestes6381 "Alive" is a... charitable description of Kaecilius's current state.

[@j.o2454]

Mads would also be an epic Dr Doom imo.

[@tysonb3568]

Go Pedro!

[@tylorwilson9477]

Was hoping you would mention he also The Master in Dr. Who

[@SY-fo3bb]

Confirmed wow 🔥🔥

[@thecorndogwalker1]

He will rock it

[@cedricjohnsonjr]

I’m so curious about how they will put the FF in the 616.

[@shahanahsan05]

Joe & Vanessa low-key look like siblings so I'm really hyped to see them in their respective roles EMB is underrated af & ik he's gonna be great in his role Was a lil skeptical about Pedro but i felt the same when the TLOU announcement came out & he didn't dissapoint so I'm really excited to see what he does

[@DavidS.Pumpkin]

Oh yeah!

[@benharris1906]

I disagree with this choice. My big HOPE is that Kevin has orchestrated these “leaks” and is actually pulling the wool over our eyes and Pedro will ACTUALLY be playing Doom! Then John can still play this reed!

[@benharris1906]

I think Pedro would make a great Dr D! I feel he could do the foreigner with a superiority complex thing really well!

[@c-mc]

I PRAY

[@DemiDemon94]

Idk about anyone else but I'm loving this lineup they got some amazing actors to play such pivotol roles in the MCU n I can't wait for Pedro n Joseph to join the MCU. N am I the only one who wants Julian Mcmahon to come back as Dr. Doom. He was so good in that role n honestly I love him he's an amazing actor n would fit perfectly with Pedro n Ebon as a fellow Grad student / middle aged superpowered human.

[@christinelavallee57]

Yay!

[@DaPoetRapp]

Would be so cool to eventually see Apocalypse and have him say a line like "Gorr, Loki, Thanos, Galactus... Kang... NOTHING has prepared you for me" or Doom, whoever is next.

[@hectorvaldez3717]

This video came out 4 days ago? Wasnt this just announced?

[@ryanpaavola1237]

It was confirmed by SAG a few days ago.

[@IronDad-ml3wq]

Anyone else want to see a solo origin story for Victor? Adapt the collected story "The Books of Doom" into his own film?

[@azncrombie4u]

I think they can start to introduce pre-Doom while taking on Galactus or one of his Heralds

[@lonnieholmes9723]

@4:12 “Mariah Stokes!”

[@HiddenOneSZN]

STOKES! Mariah Stokes!

[@thorinwoods2642]

With how they are doing Hickman’s FF run I can easily see Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards. They are casting Franklin and Valeria. I’m sure if these films will make their announced dates though.

[@antfr1993]

Lateef crowder is on of my moms highschool friends. I had no idea that it was him under the mask of Mandalorian 😅😂. It was such a shock to me. Last time I seen him was at mall in san jose at JC penny when my mom recognized him and said hi

[@DonnieGonzalez-lg3md]

I love the casting

[@X-Warrior.8719]

I need to see a promo first...

[@seanj3667]

At first, I did not read that as "promo" and thought "whoa there!"

[@StillOnTrack]

Same

[@petertomshany]

Yaaaaahhhh🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@mrc8915]

We are probably getting a either a teaser or trailer this Sunday as well so not that surprising

[@tigergate7962]

Mandalorian is Mr Fantastic 🤩 wow

[@tiago9977]

9:34 I wish they could go back and retroactively fix Secret Invasion tbh

[@epicgamerlegend6159]

I’m just ignoring that it’s canon until they force any information from it into other projects

I wonder if there will ever be a Council of Reeds.

[@KingDavid00]

Pedro’s awesome I can’t wait to see him as Mr. Fantastic

[@Matt_with_2Ts]

I am all in for Kirby as Sue... Yum, yummy, and yummy yummy yums!!!

[@ThedHomie]

9:48, lmao The Marvels is in fact set after Secret Invasion

[@rokimduaempat]

Javier Pena turns out to be Mr. Fantastic is insane

[@scottdaniels2500]

It's comic book accurate that Reed is older than Sue

[@suscon1140]

This is a great cast. Historically speaking, The Fantastic Four seems to be the most difficult superheros to bring to the big screen. It will need a great script, of course, but I think they are off to a good start with the cast.

[@NadeemShekh-uy9zn]

I love the Fantastic Four

[@wavydave-topic1681]

After seeing that picture of Stan I want a movie on him with John C Reilly playing the role.

[@donavinrodriguez6288]

I don’t know about y’all but imo this casting is fantastic especially Ebon Moss Bachrach as The Thing who’s my favorite casting out of the rest of the characters and I can’t wait to see the first family next year hopefully it’s fantastic and I know Pedro Pascal is not comic accurate to Mr Fantastic but he’s a great actor to me so I think he could pull off the character right.

[@dalejeremiah08]

It's confirmeddd

[@user-uk5ci7tm6t]

Ummm. Kang is not Reed and Sue’s descendant. He is the descendant of Reed’s half-brother. Or is there a different comic book run that I’m unaware of? 🤔 7:20

[@tfoxx17]

I can’t wait for more Joseph Quinn 😻🥰🥰🥰

[@DannyPageOfLight]

Ah, two highly anticipated Marvel films... "Thunderbolts, we think..." and "Blade, we think...".

[@usernameunknown69]

The “we think” was referring to the dates but 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@SirsasthNigam.]

Its released calender

[@SirsasthNigam.]

its for release dates of films not the film anticipation

[@liamfrr]

what

[@liamfrr]

are you dense

[@dice268926]

I should've watched this 5 days ago😅

[@orien2v2]

How's this video released 5 days ago😮

[@stancinatti8198]

Intresting casting sad for John but I’m excited

[@drakejohn3751]

Game of thrones, Narcos,Mandalorian, Last of Us, Gladiator and Now Fantastic 4❤❤

[@user-cf5cs8vs5h]

“This is the way”

[@krex44]

Confirmed!

[@justinallen2084]

Imagine him being doctor doom so sweet at first then bam they give us our best villain yet

[@detroitdiezel7856]

Was that English? 🤔

[@tiago9977]

0:45 These are all amazing actors, but I don't know if I can acc see them as the Fantastic Four tbh. I'm willing to keep an open mind tho.

[@loganx31580]

Evan moss was also In fringe also

[@fearlessweaver]

Maybe a Reed Richards cameo in a Super Bowl Deadpool teaser?

[@ornple]

What super bowl teaser? Link?

[@eliotclewis5189]

I had my doubts when they casted Pedro as a Joel from the Last Of Us and he was brilliant in that, so I’m sure he will make a great Reed Richard’s. I trust marvel, I think the casting choices are great.

[@srhatfield]

I have nothing against Pedro Pascal, but are there no other actors that they can hire? Does he have to be in EVERYTHING!?

[@keeperplaysmore]

fr they should have gotten Chris Pratt 😂

[@RS-we1tm]

hiro kanagawa should have been reed richards 😂

[@tmarie69]

I think they originally wanted other actors. They either passed or wanted too much money.

[@MrSoldierpants]

@@keeperplaysmore ya cus that wouldn't cause any issues at all.

[@user-oc7dl9or8f]

Didn't this just happen two days ago? How did this video get up six days ago?

[@MrLexanderluther1986]

I was for Dev Patel as Reed. But if you know anythinf about Pedro Pascal, his co-stars ALWAYS love him. I think he brought such a family-oriented feeling to auditions/reads, that helped him edge out Patel. I say that, but Marvel was seriously considering Jake Gyllenhaal.

[@jalenbrown2819]

everyone be so quick to judge, we ain’t even see him in a trailer or anything yet but if he does good the switch up will be so quick😂😂 people needa be more patient and see how he actually does

[@justinallen2084]

The movie cap he did made me think wow 2012 was our avengers year it was awesome 😎

[@DefMM123]

So excited for Fantastic 4 cant wait to see Pedro kill the role!!

[@LolsAtLance]

I love the 2004 fantastic four. That was my childhood, I'd love to see them again 😢, but I know Chris Evans is captain america so can't exist in the same universe. I'd LOVE if they came back as variants even if it was a small cameo ❤❤

[@HealingIzaiah]

Epic

[@P07777]

Still wish they was making a younger version of the fantastic 4

[@TheGamer_MJ]

I really don’t see Pedro as Reed, but I’m willing to admit when I’m wrong so let’s just hope he does prove me wrong

[@quinnabeles961]

Excited to see the fucked up comedic relief from “the bear” become the thing 😂😂

[@seanisabel]

The story still needs to be good.