Paul Mescal Finally Reveals Whether There Was Any Truth to the ‘Fantastic Four’ Casting Rumors

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As a long-time Marvel fan and avid follower of Hollywood’s latest news, I must say that Paul Mescal‘s recent interview with Josh Horowitz has been nothing short of intriguing. It’s always fascinating to see how actors navigate the rumor mill that often surrounds projects as high-profile as The Fantastic Four.

One key project that Feige and Marvel are keen on getting just right soon is titled “The Fantastic Four: First Steps“. This will be their third endeavor to transform the beloved superhero quartet into a widely recognized phenomenon. The initial films weren’t terrible, but they never quite reached classic status as a mainstream hit. Unfortunately, the subsequent reboot attempt didn’t fare well at all.

As a die-hard Marvel enthusiast, I’m thrilled about the upcoming release where Kevin Feige is unleashing some heavy hitters! The plan is for this movie, with its star-studded cast and ties to future Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) projects, to truly shine and establish the Fantastic Four as a household name – a mainstream franchise I’ve longed to see flourish.

Currently, we have a decent amount of details regarding the upcoming movie, but you might recall the numerous speculations floating around online prior to some concrete announcements, particularly when it comes to the cast. Do you remember? Paul Mescal was once strongly associated with playing the Human Torch, and the actor from Gladiator II eventually clarified that matter.

Paul Mescal, the young Irish acting sensation who gained prominence following the success of “Aftersun,” has found himself in high demand in Hollywood. Since then, he’s left his mark in projects like “All of Us Strangers” and “Gladiator II.” Interestingly, there were whispers about him potentially playing Johnny Storm / Human Torch in the upcoming “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” movie. However, that role ended up going to his fellow “Gladiator II” actor, Joseph Quinn. In a recent interview with Josh Horowitz, Mescal clarified the rumors surrounding this potential casting. Here’s what he had to share on the matter.

Hey there fellow gamers! If you’ve got about half an hour to spare, I’d highly recommend checking out this interview starting from the 32-minute mark. It’s jam-packed with fascinating insights that I believe you’ll find worth your time.

As a gamer, I’ve heard quite a few things buzzing around on the web, and while it’s not always reliable, let’s just say it often rings true. Now, I was wondering if there was ever a chat… or perhaps an interaction of some sort between you and Pedro regarding him playing Mr. Fantastic? It seems like you might have been part of that discussion with Marvel, at least that’s the vibe I’m getting.

PM: No, no, no… that was… that was. No. No, no, yeah…

JH: Okay.

PM: Yeah. [laughter]

JH: And where are you at with… with that kind of thing?

PM: I’m not really into those movies… To be honest, I wasn’t raised watching them. Instead, I was more of a Lord of the Rings fan. Therefore, those films didn’t appeal to me.

JH: So you want to be a hobbit, is what you’re telling me?

PM: Yeah, please, put me in the game, coach!

It’s apparent that Mescal has openly stated his lack of involvement with any Marvel project, and judging by current indications, he doesn’t seem keen on portraying a comic book character right now – a fact that certainly piques our curiosity.

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2024-11-25 19:14