Dakota Johnson jokes that Pedro Pascal ensures everyone notices his role as Reed Richards in The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
“Patience is a virtue,” they say, and for Marvel fans, it’s almost like a superpower. The Marvel universe has had both successes and disappointments—like the lukewarm response to The Marvels. But there’s still hope. Who can forget the exciting twists in Loki or the fun of Deadpool & Wolverine? Now, fans are even more excited for the upcoming Fantastic Four: First Steps, set to release in 2025.
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Pedro Pascal is reportedly super excited about his big MCU debut as Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic and can’t stop talking about it. It’s no wonder fans are eagerly marking their calendars. Even Dakota Johnson jokes about being a little annoyed by Pascal’s endless excitement over his new role.
Dakota Johnson’s Reaction to Pedro Pascal’s MCU Hype
In a recent episode of the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Dakota Johnson shared a lot about her experiences in the film industry and didn’t shy away from the details. The conversation became especially fun when she started talking about her co-star, Pedro Pascal, from their upcoming romantic comedy, The Materialists.
When host Josh Horowitz playfully mentioned that Pascal is the new Mr. Fantastic, Dakota quickly responded with a witty remark.
I know why you said that—because he keeps reminding everyone about it!
Pascal is so excited about his role that Johnson joked she even knows “everything about his diet and workout routine,” adding:
I’m going to leak it.
Dakota and Pedro became close friends while working on The Materialists (according to ELLE), a romantic comedy written and directed by Oscar-nominated Celine Song. The movie, which also stars Chris Evans, follows a high-end matchmaker who gets involved with a rich client, as reported by Variety.
In The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Pedro Pascal will be joined by Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm and Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm. Although the official superhero costumes are still a secret, San Diego Comic-Con 2024 showed some exclusive footage, including a glimpse of the powerful Galactus.
Fantastic Four will hit theaters in July 2025.