Pedro Pascal recently dropped a cryptic comment that has fans speculating whether he just spoiled a major character’s fate in the upcoming *Avengers: Doomsday* film.
The Comment That Sparked Fan Frenzy
During a promotional interview for *Fantastic Four: First Steps*, Pedro Pascal, who plays Reed Richards, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, who portrays Ben Grimm (The Thing), discussed their upcoming MCU roles. Moss-Bachrach expressed excitement about working with Robert Downey Jr., who is returning as a variant of Doctor Doom in *Doomsday*.
“I was excited to work with Robert Downey Jr. I’ve loved him for so long,” Moss-Bachrach shared. He added, “He’s one of my favorite actors, he’s a brilliant actor. Come at me.”
It was Pascal’s quick remark that immediately sent shockwaves through the fan community: “Too bad you don’t have any scenes with him.”
Decoding the Doomsday Clue
Pascal’s seemingly off-hand comment instantly set off alarm bells for Marvel enthusiasts. If The Thing doesn’t share screen time with Doctor Doom, it could hint at several possibilities for the highly anticipated *Avengers: Doomsday*.
Fans are theorizing that the characters might exist in different timelines or multiverse realities. A darker possibility is that one of them might not survive long enough to participate in the final confrontation. It’s also plausible that their scenes are digitally generated, removing the need for physical interaction on set.
Adding to the mystery, Joseph Quinn, who plays Human Torch, described *Doomsday* as “Epic, mental, Downey Jr.,” while Moss-Bachrach himself used words like “Epic, tragic, intergalactic, starry.” Given the MCU’s history of losing beloved characters like Tony Stark and Black Widow, the “tragic” element has fans bracing for more significant character exits.
Connecting the Fantastic Four to Doomsday
*Avengers: Doomsday* is set to pick up directly from the events of *The Fantastic Four: First Steps*, which is just around the corner. The cast for *Doomsday* is reportedly massive, including Anthony Mackie as Captain America, Letitia Wright as Shuri, and Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, alongside the Fantastic Four stars.
Before facing Doctor Doom, the Fantastic Four will first confront Ralph Ineson’s Galactus and Julia Garner’s Silver Surfer in *First Steps*. A recent clip from the film shows Sue Storm holding their baby, Franklin Richards, as Reed Richards discusses a difficult negotiation with Galactus.
Reed reveals that Galactus “asked too high a price,” which turns out to be their child. Franklin Richards is a mutant with extraordinary powers, capable of creating universes and manipulating reality, making him a prime target for a cosmic entity like Galactus.
Reed Richards vs. Doctor Doom: The Showdown
While the fate of The Thing’s interactions with Doctor Doom remains a mystery, all signs point to a significant clash between Pedro Pascal’s Reed Richards and Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom. A Marvel producer previously mentioned that Pascal even had a special “Avengers homework day” at Downey Jr.’s house, suggesting a close collaboration.
When questioned about the potential appearance of original Human Torch actor Chris Evans in either *First Steps* or *Doomsday*, Pascal chose to remain tight-lipped, saying, “I’ve just gone into… a blackout.”
- Pedro Pascal’s comment suggests a major character in *Avengers: Doomsday* might not share screen time with Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom.
- Fan theories range from character deaths to different timelines or CGI interactions.
- *Avengers: Doomsday* will follow *Fantastic Four: First Steps*, featuring villains like Galactus and the powerful child, Franklin Richards.
- A direct confrontation between Pedro Pascal’s Reed Richards and Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom is highly anticipated.
As *The Fantastic Four: First Steps* gears up for its July 25 release, fans will undoubtedly be looking for more clues about the future of the MCU and the monumental *Avengers: Doomsday*.