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"Unfortunately, It Looks Like They’ve Gone In A Different Direction:" Doctor Who Star David Tennant Reveals His MCU Dream Role
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Iconic actor David Tennant divulged which Marvel Cinematic Universesuperhero he would want to play: Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic. Set to debut in The Fantastic Four: First Steps this summer, the role ultimately went to Pedro Pascal. Other stars include Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Joseph Quinn, Julia Gardner, Natasha Lyonne, Ralph Ineson, and John Malkovich. The events of the film see the titular team taking on the cosmic being, Galactus.

Despite not landing the part, Tennant doesn't have any hard feelings towards Pascal. Speaking at McM Comic Con (via The Hollywood Reporter), the Doctor Who star explained:

In terms of superheroes, I did slightly have my eye on Reed Richards, and unfortunately, it looks like they’ve gone in a different direction.

Tennant then clarified: "Although if it has to be someone, I’m very happy for it to be Pedro Pascal, frankly." The interviewer later mentioned a viral clip that...
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  • 5/25/2025
  • by Allison Hambrick
  • ScreenRant

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