Key Highlights
- Tom Ellis, known for his role in “Lucifer,” auditioned for the role of Reed Richards in “The Fantastic Four: First Steps.”
- Ellis felt a physical resemblance to Reed Richards and was seriously considered for the part.
- Despite being a strong contender, Pedro Pascal ultimately secured the role.
- Ellis expressed admiration for Pascal’s performance in “The Fantastic Four: First Steps.”
Lucifer Star Tom Ellis Nearly Joined Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: Behind-the-Scenes Story
Tom Ellis, the beloved star known for his role as Lucifer Morningstar on the hit series “Lucifer,” revealed in a recent interview that he auditioned for the role of Reed Richards/ Mister Fantastic in Marvel’s upcoming film, “The Fantastic Four: First Steps.” This revelation offers fans a glimpse into the high-stakes casting process behind one of Hollywood’s most anticipated films.
According to Ellis, there was a select group of actors who were asked to tape for the role of Reed Richards. Ellis felt that his physical resemblance to the comic book version of Mister Fantastic made him a strong contender for the project. “I remember looking at the photo of Richards in the comics and going, ‘this could be the one.’ We look quite similar,” he stated.
Ellis shared more details about his audition process: “There was a select group of people that got asked to tape for Reed Richards.” He further elaborated, saying, “I had been waiting for the right thing, timing-wise and character-wise, to come along. And I remember looking at the photo of Richards in the comics and going, ‘this could be the one.’ We look quite similar.” Ellis’ candid admission underscores his dedication to acting and his belief that he was a strong candidate for the role.
Pedro Pascal Secures the Part
While Ellis was a serious contender for the role of Reed Richards, it ultimately went to actor Pedro Pascal. In an interview with square mile, Ellis expressed his admiration for Pascal’s performance: “Pedro is great, though. He is great.
I’m looking forward to seeing it. The trailer looks quite fun.” Despite not landing the part, Ellis remains optimistic about the film’s potential success.
The film “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” was well-received and grossed $521 million worldwide. Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn also starred in lead roles alongside Pascal. Critics praised Pedro Pascal’s portrayal of Reed Richards, highlighting his duality as a brilliant scientific mind who views everything through a pragmatic lens.
Ellis’ Recent Projects
While he missed out on the role of Mister Fantastic, Ellis has remained busy with other projects. His recent outing was in the series “Washington Black,” where he plays a crucial character. The eight-episode series features Ernest Kingsley Jr., Eddie Karanja, Rupert Graves, Iola Evans, Edward Bluemel, and Sharon Duncan-Brewster in leading roles.
The series is streaming on Hulu, offering viewers another opportunity to experience Ellis’ acting talent.
With “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” already under his belt, fans are eagerly awaiting what other roles he might take on in the future. Ellis continues to be a versatile and talented actor, showing no signs of slowing down.
As the industry awaits the release of “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” the involvement of both Ellis and Pascal adds a layer of intrigue to the film’s storyline. Whether Ellis will return to his role in “Lucifer” or take on new projects remains to be seen, but one thing is clear—his dedication to his craft has not wavered.
