Pedro Pascal and the cast of The Fantastic Four: First Steps recently participated in an interview where they discussed how well they know each other. During the conversation, Pascal humorously claimed that his co-star Ebon Moss-Bachrach’s current favorite hobby was causing him a headache. The film, a Marvel Studios production, is currently showing in theaters across the United States and marks the second reboot in the Fantastic Four series. In this installment, the team faces the enormous threat of Galactus, who endangers their home planet.
Cast Plays Game Revealing Personal Insights
The interview, conducted by Vanity Fair, involved the cast playing a quiz game to test how familiar they were with one another. When Moss-Bachrach asked the group to guess his favorite pastime, Pascal responded with a joke: “giving me a f—— headache.” This comment drew laughter from Pascal, while Moss-Bachrach wrote a note on his question pamphlet.
Joseph Quinn suggested that Moss-Bachrach’s hobby was baking bread, while Vanessa Kirby guessed running. Moss-Bachrach confirmed the latter by saying, “I do love to run.” However, Quinn’s answer about baking bread was the correct one.
Pascal then teased the co-star, noting that since filming began, Moss-Bachrach
“hasn’t baked a single loaf of bread,”
a claim Kirby supported. Responding, Moss-Bachrach said,
“Cause I’ve been on the JOB, you guys, I got no time.”
—Ebon Moss-Bachrach
By the end of the game, Pascal led with 10.5 points, followed by Moss-Bachrach with 6 points. Quinn and Kirby scored 5 and 4 points, respectively.
Details on the Film and Its Reception
The Fantastic Four: First Steps is directed by Matt Shakman, with a screenplay by Eric Pearson, Ian Springer, Jeff Kaplan, and Josh Friedman. Pearson, Kaplan, and Springer collaborated with Kat Wood to develop the story. The cast includes Pascal, Moss-Bachrach, Vanessa Kirby, and Joseph Quinn in leading roles, alongside Paul Walter Hauser, Natasha Lyonne, Sarah Niles, Julia Garner, and Ralph Ineson in supporting roles.
The film has been well received by audiences, boasting a 91% audience score and an 86% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. On Metacritic, it holds a user score of 6.6 and a metascore of 65, indicating generally favorable reviews. As the movie continues its run in theaters, it is expected to attract fans of the Marvel universe and the Fantastic Four franchise.
Significance and Future Expectations
This newest reboot of the Fantastic Four series reintroduces the iconic characters and adds fresh dynamics to the franchise. The playful interaction during the interview reflects the strong camaraderie among the cast, which may enhance their collective performance on screen. Given the positive reception so far, the film is positioned to maintain momentum at the box office, with fans eager to see how the team’s conflict with Galactus unfolds.
