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David Tennant playfully admitted he considered playing Reed Richards in Marvel's Fantastic Four reboot. The Doctor Who star gave his blessing to Pedro Pascal, who landed the coveted role. The star-studded cast includes Vanessa Kirby as Invisible Woman and Julia Garner as Silver Surfer. Marvel fans face their longest wait between films since 2019 after Fantastic Four's July release.

Key Points: David Tennant Wanted Reed Richards Role Before Pedro Pascal Casting

  • Tennant expressed interest in Mister Fantastic at MCM Comic Con
  • Supports Pedro Pascal as Fantastic Four lead
  • Film stars Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Julia Garner
  • Marvel's longest MCU gap since 2019 follows its release
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I did slightly have my eye on Reed Richards: David Tennant admits interest in Marvel's 'Fantastic Four'

Doctor Who star David Tennant reveals he eyed Marvel's Reed Richards role but supports Pedro Pascal as Fantastic Four lead.

"I did slightly have my eye on Reed Richards, and unfortunately, it looks like they've gone in a different direction. - David Tennant via Variety"

Washington DC, May 25

The 'Doctor Who' actor David Tennant expressed his interest in the character of Reed Richards in Marvel's new edition of 'Fantastic Four' after the makers announced Pedro Pascal as a suitable choice for the role.

As per Variety, when a fan asked Tennant about which superhero he would like to play at MCM Comic Con, the former "Doctor Who" star shared he was interested in playing Reed Richards, aka Mister Fantastic, in the upcoming Marvel tentpole "The Fantastic Four: First Steps."

The actor said that he has no "hard feelings" for Pascal after the latter was selected for the role of Reed Richards in the upcoming Marvel venture.

"In terms of superheroes, I did slightly have my eye on Reed Richards, and unfortunately, it looks like they've gone in a different direction. Although if it has to be someone, I'm very happy for it to be Pedro Pascal," said Tennant as quoted by Variety.

'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' is slated to hit theatres on July 25.

Alongside Pascal as the titular shapeshifting hero, the film stars Vanessa Kirby as Susan Storm (Invisible Woman), Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm (Human Torch), Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm (The Thing), Julia Garner as Silver Surfer and Ralph Ineson as Galactus, according to Variety.

After the debut of 'The Fantastic Four,' comic book fans will have to wait until the release of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' on July 31, 2026, for another Marvel venture.

As per the outlet, the gap is the longest drought between MCU films since 2019's 'Spider-Man: Far From Home' and 2021's 'Black Widow.'

The long expanded break is due to the recent delay of the highly anticipated 'Avengers: Doomsday'. It was originally set to release on May 1, 2036, but has been pushed back to Dec. 18, 2026.

Its sequel, 'Avengers: Secret Wars,' was also delayed from May 7, 2027, to Dec. 17, 2027.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
David Tennant would have been brilliant as Reed Richards! His Doctor Who days showed he can play genius-level intellect with charm. But Pedro Pascal is no slouch either - looking forward to his take. Marvel rarely disappoints with casting choices. 🤞
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Priya M.
As an Indian Marvel fan, I'm more excited about the 2026-27 drought ending with back-to-back Avengers films! The Fantastic Four reboot is just the appetizer. Marvel better make this wait worth it - we've been spoiled with frequent content till now.
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Arjun S.
Interesting casting choices all around. But I hope they don't make Reed Richards too comedic - he's supposed to be the serious, brainy one of the team. Pascal can pull it off if the writing is good. Fingers crossed for proper character development!
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Neha T.
Marvel's delays are frustrating but understandable. Quality over quantity! Just hope they don't rush the VFX like in some recent projects. Indian fans deserve better after paying premium ticket prices. Also, where's our Indian superhero in MCU? 😤
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Vikram J.
Tennant's gracious response shows why he's beloved. But let's be honest - Pascal is perfect casting. After The Last of Us and Mandalorian, he's proved he can lead franchises. Marvel needs strong leads after recent box office struggles.
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Sanya R.
More excited about Julia Garner as Silver Surfer! That's inspired casting. The Fantastic Four needs fresh energy after previous versions flopped. Hope they capture the family dynamics well - that's what makes them special, not just powers.

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