India, July 12 -- Hollywood star Pedro Pascal is embracing the pressure-and the scrutiny-that comes with stepping into the Marvel Universe. Cast as Reed Richards, also known as Mister Fantastic, in the upcoming Fantastic Four: First Steps, the 50-year-old actor has found himself at the center of online debate. Some fans expressed disappointment over his age, arguing he might be too old for the role.

Though Pedro said he typically ignores noise about his appearance, he recently opened up about how the criticism surrounding this particular casting affected him more than usual. Speaking to AP News at a fan event in London, he admitted, "I think that sometimes the outside will find you no matter how much you try to protect yourself from it, ...