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Pedro Pascal opens up about his portrayal of Reed Richards in 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps,' emphasizing the character's intellect over his stretching abilities. He likens Richards' brilliance to that of an octopus, offering a fresh take on the iconic superhero. The film, set in a retro-futuristic 1960s Manhattan, introduces key villains like Galactus and Silver Surfer. Fans can catch the MCU's fresh take on the Fantastic Four when it hits theaters on July 25.

Key Points: Pedro Pascal Compares Mister Fantastic to Octopus Brilliance

  • Pascal describes Reed Richards as a "brain character" with elastic powers
  • Compares Mister Fantastic's intellect to an octopus
  • Film set in retro-futuristic 1960s Manhattan
  • Introduces Galactus and Silver Surfer
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I thought of the brilliance of Octopus: Pedro Pascal shares insights on his character in 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps'

Pedro Pascal reveals his unique take on Reed Richards in 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps,' comparing the character's intellect to an octopus's brilliance.

"I thought of the brilliance of an octopus... That's the biggest character secret reveal. – Pedro Pascal via Deadline"

Washington DC, April 19

Marvel's 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' is one of the most anticipated upcoming superhero movies of this year. Actor Pedro Pascal will be playing the role of Reed Richards, aka Mister Fantastic, in the movie. While he possesses the ability to stretch his body like a rubber, the actor revealed that his character is more about intellect, according to Deadline.

Gladiator II fame actor Pedro Pascal revealed a huge insight into his understanding of the 'Reed Richards' character in the film. He called it a "brain character" who also tends to have a superpower of elasticity.

In an interview with ComicBook, as quoted by Deadline, the actor said, "With Reed, his body may stretch, but this is a brain character."

The actor further compared his character to the brilliance of an Octopus.

"I guess I'll just give it completely away. I thought of the brilliance of an octopus. Not in any literal physical translated way, but I put it into my subconscious. Yeah. That's the biggest character secret reveal that I've given to you," said Pedro Pascal in an interview with ComicBook as quoted by Deadline.

The makers recently released the trailer for 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps', showcasing the MCU's take on the beloved superhero team.

The film stars Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards (Mr Fantastic), Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm (Invisible Woman), Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm (Human Torch), and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm (The Thing).

The trailer released by Marvel on official social media handles reveals a retro-futuristic 1960s Manhattan setting, where the Fantastic Four are the only heroes around.

The film also introduces Galactus, a planet-devouring villain played by Ralph Ineson, and Julia Garner as the Silver Surfer.

'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' marks the official introduction of the team to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, following Disney's acquisition of 20th Century Fox.

The film promises a fresh take on the classic characters, with no cameos from other Marvel heroes.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps opens in theatres on July 25.

- ANI

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Jamie R.
Pedro Pascal comparing Reed Richards to an octopus is such a brilliant take! 🐙 It makes perfect sense - both are incredibly intelligent and can adapt to any situation. Can't wait to see his performance!
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Trevor K.
I'm cautiously optimistic about this casting. Pascal is great, but I hope they don't make Reed too much of a joke character like some recent MCU entries. The octopus analogy gives me hope they're taking his intellect seriously.
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Maria S.
The 1960s setting looks so fresh compared to other superhero movies! And Pedro's approach to Reed sounds thoughtful. After seeing him in The Last of Us, I know he'll bring depth to this role. July can't come soon enough!
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Derek L.
Interesting perspective, though I'm not sure about the octopus comparison. Reed is more about physics and engineering than biological intelligence. Still, if anyone can make it work, it's Pascal!
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Sophia P.
That retro-futuristic aesthetic in the trailer is EVERYTHING! 🚀 And Pedro's comments show he really understands the character. After years of waiting, we might finally get the Fantastic Four movie we deserve.

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