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Pedro Pascal Takes On Mister Fantastic Amid Controversy

6/25/2025

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Pedro Pascal, celebrated for his performances in The Mandalorian and The Last of Us, is set to take on the iconic role of Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic in Marvel's The Fantastic Four: First Steps, debuting on July 25, 2025. He courageously confronted backlash over his casting and stood firm against J.K. Rowling's anti-trans views, advocating for the protection of marginalized communities.

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Pedro Pascal, celebrated for his performances in The Mandalorian and The Last of Us, is set to take on the iconic role of Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic in Marvel's The Fantastic Four: First Steps, debuting on July 25, 2025. He courageously confronted backlash over his casting and stood firm against J.K. Rowling's anti-trans views, advocating for the protection of marginalized communities.