Paul Walter Hauser revealed he played Mole Man in The Fantastic Four: First Steps and admitted to telling 70-80 people about his role, despite Marvel's usual secrecy, though he kept details from the public and media.
Pedro Pascal transformed his body for his Marvel debut as Mister Fantastic with the help of trainer Jason Walsh, overcoming a serious stunt injury and focusing on functional, sustainable fitness and nutrition, ultimately losing 25 pounds and gaining strength for his role.
Robert Downey Jr. expresses admiration for Pedro Pascal's rising fame, stating it reaffirms his faith in Hollywood, as both actors are set to play key roles in the next phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Julia Garner is set to join the cast of "The Fantastic Four" as Shalla-Bal, alongside Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. The film, directed by Matt Shakman, is part of Marvel's Phase 6 and is set to hit theaters in 2025. Garner, known for her work in "Ozark" and "Inventing Anna," is a rising star in Hollywood. The new "Fantastic Four" movie was announced after Disney acquired the characters from 20th Century Fox, and it follows previous film adaptations released in 2005, 2007, and 2015.
Julia Garner, known for her role in Ozark, is set to play the iconic comic book character Shalla-Bal, a version of Silver Surfer, in Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four. The film, directed by Matt Shakman and set to be released in 2025, will also feature Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as the iconic members of the super team.
Pedro Pascal reveals a "psychotic" method of learning lines by using the first letter of each word, a technique he developed to avoid forgetting lines, and plans to use it for his role in The Fantastic Four. The actor will also appear in The Last of Us and a Gladiator sequel in the near future.
Marvel Studios announced the cast for "The Fantastic Four" on Valentine's Day, with Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing, and Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch. The film is set to release on July 25, 2025, and the characters were previously portrayed in two iterations, with actors including Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Michael Chiklis, Chris Evans, Miles Teller, Kate Mara, Jamie Bell, and Michael B. Jordan.