Fantastic Four: First Steps is pivotal to Marvel's Phase 6, functioning as a standalone adventure for the Fantastic Four. They are expected to join the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday film, confronting Doctor Doom, focusing on Reed Richards' complex role. Director Matt Shakman discussed the character’s evolution from a nerdy scientist to a family protector and potential leader of the Avengers. Despite media speculation about Pedro Pascal's Reed Richards leading the Avengers, Shakman noted that earlier comments were misinterpreted, emphasizing the character development without implying a leadership shift from Captain America.
Shakman stated that Reed Richards evolves from a nerdy scientist to a protective husband and father, eventually leading the Avengers, emphasizing the character's complexity.
While the media speculated Pedro Pascal's Reed Richards would lead the Avengers over Anthony Mackie's Captain America, Shakman clarified that this interpretation was taken out of context.
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