The wait is finally over for Marvel fans. Pedro Pascal will play Reed Richards, and Vanessa Kirby will be Sue Storm in the upcoming Fantastic Four, creating a big stir among fans. Now, with a recent interview, the duo have only added to the excitement.
Sue Storm (Invisible Woman) and Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic) are the heart of the Fantastic Four. Their relationship began as a friendship, with Reed falling for Sue, and growing into a loving, strong partnership.
Vanessa Kirby’s Funny Reply on Reed Richards and Sue Strom’s Chemistry
In a recent chat with Entertainment Tonight, Vanessa Kirby opened up about the dynamic between her character, Sue Storm, and Pedro Pascal’s Reed Richards. The actress described their relationship as being in a ‘honeymoon phase.’ She went on to say:
We’re so honeymoon phase. And you know what actually, if you even Google, Sue and Reed, they look like they have been in a honeymoon phase for a quite long time.
Check out her full quote below:
Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby tease the relationship between Reed Richards and Sue Storm in ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ #SDCC pic.twitter.com/92dKn3LRZo
— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) July 28, 2024
Their recent Comic-Con appearance gave fans a first look at their dynamic, and expectations are now sky-high. The idea of seeing Pascal and Kirby share the screen as the iconic Marvel couple is something that has been dreamt of for years.
And this tease of their on-screen chemistry has only made the wait for the movie even harder. This is the first time the two stars are appearing together on screen. They’ve worked in different genres before, so their team-up in a superhero movie is new and exciting.
Fantastic Four Cast Thrills Comic-Con with Surprises
The much-awaited Marvel movie, Fantastic Four, made a huge splash at Comic-Con on July 27. The film’s stars—Pedro Pascal as Mr. Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Invisible Woman, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as The Thing, and Joseph Quinn as Human Torch—surprised fans at the event in San Diego Convention Center’s Hall H.
The cast, along with director Matt Shakman, introduced a short clip of the movie that got the crowd excited. There, Pascal, who has known Shakman for almost 25 years, shared his excitement about joining the Marvel family.
Kirby mentioned that she and her on-screen brother, Quinn, are the only Brits on set. She shared some fun experiences they’ve had working together as siblings in the movie. Moreover, Moss-Bachrach shared that Mark Ruffalo gave him tips on working with the movie’s special effects.
The Fantastic Four is scheduled to hit theaters on July 25, 2025.
Frequently asked questions
What did Vanessa Kirby say about her on-screen chemistry with Pedro Pascal?
In a widely shared press interview, Vanessa Kirby described her and Pedro Pascal’s dynamic as Sue Storm and Reed Richards as being in a ‘honeymoon phase.’ She joked that if fans Google the comic-book couple, Sue and Reed appear to have been in a honeymoon phase for a long time, drawing a playful comparison to their own on-screen relationship.
Who stars in the new Fantastic Four movie?
The film stars Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic), Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm (Invisible Woman), Ebon Moss-Bachrach as The Thing, and Joseph Quinn as Human Torch. The movie is directed by Matt Shakman, who reportedly has known Pascal since early in their careers, and the cast made a surprise appearance at Comic-Con on July 27, 2024.
What happened when the Fantastic Four cast appeared at Comic-Con?
The cast surprised fans at San Diego Convention Center’s Hall H on July 27, 2024, alongside director Matt Shakman, and showed a short clip from the movie. Kirby shared that she and on-screen brother Joseph Quinn are the only Brits on set, while Moss-Bachrach revealed Mark Ruffalo reportedly gave him tips on working with the film’s special effects.
