Haunting of Bly Manor star responds to missing out on Fantastic Four role, praising Pedro Pascal: "I can’t think of a better actor to play Reed"
Rahul Kohli was a popular fan-cast for the role

Actor Rahul Kohli was up for Reed Richaš °rds aka Mr. Fantastic in Marvel's upcoming Fantastic Four reboot – but says Pedro Pascal is the right man for the job.
"Yeah, I don’t know if I’m allowed to talk about it but I didn’t get it, is the important thing. But on good days, I see the Constantine," Kohli told . “It will flare up once aą“nd again. And, I love all of them. On good days, you’re like, ‘Man, I’m wanted!’ People really want to see. You’re the guy that people will shout out for anything. On bad days, ‘It’s a reminder that you’re not the guy. You’re not there. These are the roles you’ll never get.’ So, it’s sweet and it’s perspective. It’s how you feel about yourself."
"This is being blown way out of proportion. I said during a podcast, 'I didn't get it.' I didn't say I was in the running or I lost to Pedro Pascal or I was being considered orš close to being in it" Kohli said. "I just didn't get it and it was a part of a larger point about fan-casting and mental health. As for the role, Pedro is one of my favorite aāctors out there, a lovely person, and I can't think of a better actor to play Reed. We were never 'up against each other.' I was never even in his league to begin with. I'm stoked for him and can't wait to watch!"
Kohli is perhaps best known for his roles in Mike Flanagan's various Netflix projects, including The Haunting of Bly Manor, Midnight Mass, The Midnight Club, and the Fall of the House of Usher. He's also set to appear in Flanagan's feature-length Stephen King adaptation The Life of Chuck, which stars Tom Hiddleston asļ·½ the titular character who, after dying, travels back in time to review his entire life.
The Life of Chuck does not yet have a release date. Fantastic Four is out July 25, 2025. For more, check out our list of the most exciting 澳擲幸čæ5å¼å„å·ē åå²ę„询:upcoming movies in 2024 and beyond.
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