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Tom Ellis Auditions for Marvel's Reed Richards Role

10/20/2025

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Story summary

Tom Ellis auditioned for Reed Richards in Marvel's The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
He felt a strong connection to the character.
He noted similarities in appearance.
Pedro Pascal won the role and has earned acclaim for his performance.
The film is now available on multiple formats, with a Disney+ release anticipated soon.

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Story summary

Tom Ellis auditioned for Reed Richards in Marvel's The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
He felt a strong connection to the character.
He noted similarities in appearance.
Pedro Pascal won the role and has earned acclaim for his performance.
The film is now available on multiple formats, with a Disney+ release anticipated soon.