Pedro Pascal's portrayal of Reed Richards, also known as Mister Fantastic, in the upcoming Marvel film 'Avengers: Doomsday' has been a subject of recent reports. Initial announcements suggested that Reed Richards would be the leader of the Avengers in both 'Avengers: Doomsday' and the subsequent 'Avengers: Secret Wars.' These reports were widely circulated, citing sources such as Variety and statements from the director of 'The Fantastic Four: The First Steps,' Matt Shakman, who indicated that Reed Richards would lead the Avengers against the villain Doctor Doom. However, Pedro Pascal himself later clarified that the notion of Reed Richards as the Avengers' leader was somewhat misleading and not a spoiler he intended to reveal. Further updates confirmed that while Reed Richards will play an integral role in 'Avengers: Doomsday,' he will not be one of the lead characters. The film's antagonist is confirmed to be Doctor Doom, setting the stage for the Avengers' confrontation.