US EditionThe Marvel Character David Tennant Wanted to Enact
- Marvel's The Fantastic Four: First Steps, directed by Matt Shakman, will premiere in theaters on July 25, 2025, featuring Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards.
- David Tennant revealed at MCM Comic Con on May 24, 2025, that he had his eye on playing Reed Richards but acknowledged the production chose a different direction.
- The film stars Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm, who protect Earth from Galactus and the Silver Surfer.
- Tennant mentioned that he had a mild interest in playing Reed Richards, but acknowledged that the role was taken in a different direction and expressed his support for Pedro Pascal landing the part.
- This new installment introduces the Fantastic Four and their villains into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a retrofuturistic 1960s setting.
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The Marvel character David Tennant wanted to enact
David Tennant was hoping to give the Marvel Cinematic Universe a shot. As per Variety, a fan asked the Doctor Who alum at MCM Comic Con if there was a superhero he'd liked to play. Tennant then shared that he was eyeing none other than one of the MCU's newest additions - Fantastic Four's leader, Reed Richards - but the role ended up going to Pedro Pascal. "In terms of superheroes, I did slightly have my eye on Reed Richards," Tennant said. "Unfo…
David Tennant Reveals the Marvel Role He Wished He Got: ‘I Did Slightly Have My Eye on Reed Richards’
When Marvel first grew its film presence with the MCU, it did so largely based on the star-power it brought into each production. Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and more helped make the franchise the behemoth it is today and so much of what continues to draw viewers is finding out who will slip into the role of their favorite superhero. Equally as engaging though now, are the alternative possibilities that could have been. Spe…
David Tennant reveals he wanted Fantastic Four role before Pedro Pascal got the part
When it comes to media darlings, you would be hard-pressed to name many better candidates than David Tennant and Pedro Pascal.The ever-popular Tenth/Fourteenth Doctor from Doctor Who and Joel of The Last of Us fame, respectively, Tennant and Pascal, have each developed their own broad and dedicated fan followings.And it appears that those followings may include each other, or at least, one of them does, as David Tennant has revealed that he init…
David Tennant Reveals He Wanted to Play Fantastic Four’s Reed Richards Before Pedro Pascal Landed Role | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
David Tennant had his eye on playing Reed Richards in the upcoming The Fantastic Four: First Steps! The 54-year-old Doctor Who actor recently made a Comic Con appearance in London and was asked if there was a villain or superhero he wanted to play that he hasn’t yet. David then revealed he wanted to play Reed Richards, who is, of course, being played by Pedro Pascal in the upcoming Marvel movie. Keep reading to find out more… “In terms of superh…
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