Pedro Pascal, rumored to be cast as the lead in Marvel’s upcoming Fantastic Four film, shared that he nearly joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe years earlier through a major Netflix show.
In a recent panel appearance, Pascal disclosed he had auditioned for a supporting character role on Netflix’s hit Marvel series Daredevil. Though details are hazy, he believed the character was a lawyer, likely part of Daredevil’s inner circle.
The audition came while Pascal was still gaining broader fame through early seasons of Game of Thrones. However, the fighting showcase episode highlighting his skills had not yet aired.
Pascal Auditioned for Mystery Daredevil Character in Early MCU Days
Pascal was in contention for the Daredevil role when he got offered the starring part in Netflix’s Narcos instead. The producers were apparently shocked Pascal was available, unaware of his pending rise to stardom.
While Pascal ended up a foundational part of Narcos’ success, his Marvel destiny was merely delayed. He now appears poised to lead the MCU’s upcoming Fantastic Four reboot as Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic.
Near-Miss Highlights Tight Netflix-Marvel Early Collaboration
Pascal’s reveals illustrate the intertwined nature of Netflix and Marvel’s ambitions during the streaming service’s early original content push. Daredevil offered Pascal a pathway into the MCU just before Narcos propelled his career further.
Though the Daredevil role ultimately eluded him, Pascal now seems on the verge of Marvel superstardom nonetheless. And his anecdote offers fans an intriguing glimpse of a almost-realized acting career that would have made him a fixture of the early Netflix-era MCU.
