Unforeseen incident on the Fantastic Four Press Tour: Pedro Pascal allegedly stealing sandwiches from Joseph Quinn, an unlikely scenario not anticipated in my bingo card.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has expanded yet again, this time welcoming the iconic superhero team, The Fantastic Four. Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach star as Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic), Sue Storm (Invisible Woman), Johnny Storm (Human Torch), and Ben Grimm (The Thing) respectively, in the team's first standalone film, Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025). The film, directed by Matt Shakman, is set in a 1960s-inspired retro-futuristic world and introduces the team as already established heroes, deviating from the traditional origin story[1][4][5].
Beyond this initial outing, these actors will reprise their roles in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, where the Fantastic Four are set to interact with other core MCU characters like the Avengers and the X-Men[3]. This marks a significant integration of Marvel’s First Family into the broader MCU narrative.
Robert Downey Jr. will also join the Fantastic Four universe as Doctor Doom, appearing in a post-credits scene in Fantastic Four: First Steps and confirmed for Avengers: Doomsday[2]. Julia Garner and Ralph Ineson are among the other notable additions, with Ineson portraying Galactus, the cosmic antagonist in First Steps[2][4].
The Fantastic Four’s MCU debut has a fresh tone and setting, and their involvement in Avengers: Doomsday is poised to bring them into major crossover events alongside veteran MCU heroes, expanding both their character arcs and the MCU storyline[3].
Meanwhile, off-screen, the cast of Fantastic Four: First Steps has shown a delightful chemistry during the press tour. Pedro Pascal, known as "the internet's daddy," was involved in a playful rivalry with co-star Joseph Quinn, with Pascal stealing meals left for Quinn during the tour[6].
Fantastic Four: First Steps is currently playing in theaters, offering fans a chance to witness the beginning of the Fantastic Four's journey in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. For those who missed it, Disney+ is the home for the MCU, with plans starting at $9.99 a month for its ad-supported plan[7].
[1] https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13011852/ [2] https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13011852/fullcredits/cast [3] https://www.marvel.com/movies/movie/297/fantastic-four-first-steps [4] https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/fantastic-four-first-steps-matt-shakman-directing-marvel-movie-1235146857/ [5] https://www.screenrant.com/fantastic-four-first-steps-movie-plot-details/ [6] https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/news/pedro-pascal-stole-joseph-quinns-sandwich-during-fantastic-four-press-tour-1235199416/ [7] https://www.disneyplus.com/pricing
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