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David Tennant Cheers Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards

5/25/2025

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David Tennant's enthusiasm for portraying Reed Richards in "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" was palpable, but the coveted role ultimately went to Pedro Pascal. Despite this, Tennant continues to cheer on Pascal. Fans can look forward to the film's release on July 25, 2026, followed closely by "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" on July 31, as the MCU navigates delays from "Avengers: Doomsday."

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David Tennant's enthusiasm for portraying Reed Richards in "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" was palpable, but the coveted role ultimately went to Pedro Pascal. Despite this, Tennant continues to cheer on Pascal. Fans can look forward to the film's release on July 25, 2026, followed closely by "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" on July 31, as the MCU navigates delays from "Avengers: Doomsday."