'I thought of the brilliance of Octopus': Pedro Pascal shares insights about his character in the Fantastic Four: First Steps

Washington DC [US]April 19 (Ani): Marvel’s ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ is one of the most expected upcoming superhero films of this year. Actor Pedro Pascal plays the role of Reed Richards, also known as Mister Fantastic, in the film. While he has the ability to stretch his body like a rubber, according to the deadline, the actor revealed that his character is more about intellect. Gladiator II -Fame actor Pedro Pascal revealed a great insight into his understanding of the ‘Reed Richards’ character in the film. He calls it a ‘brain character’ who also tends to have a superpower of elasticity. In an interview with Comicbook, as quoted by the deadline, the actor said: “With Reed, his body can stretch, but it is a brain character.” The actor further compared his character to the brilliance of an octopus. “I think I’ll just give it away. I thought of the brilliance of an octopus. Not in a literally physical translated way, but I put it in my subconscious. Yes. This is the biggest character I gave you,” Pedro Pascal said in an interview with Comicbook as quoted by the deadline. The makers recently released the trailer for ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’, showing the MCU’s performance on the beloved superhero team. The film portrays 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 area, where the Fantastic Four is the only heroes. The film also launches Galactus, a villain played by Ralph Ineson, and Julia Garner as the Silver Surfer. ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ is the official launch of the team in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, after Disney’s acquisition of the 20th century Fox. The film promises a fresh version of the classic characters, with no comos of other Marvel heroes. The Fantastic Four: First Steps will be opened in theaters on July 25. (Ani) first published: 19 Apr 2025, 09:19 IST