Pedro Pascal Joins the MCU, Kang Dynasty Loses Its Director, and An Interview with Eli Roth About Thanksgiving

On the November 17, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

Opening Banter: 

In The News:

• Marvel's Fantastic Four Movie Casts Last Of Us And Mandalorian Star Pedro Pascal As Reed Richards
• Pedro is a risk, because he could be overexposed.
• Avengers: The Kang Dynasty Loses Shang-Chi Director Destin Daniel Cretton
• Dakota Johnson Is Here To Save Sony's Spider-Man Universe In The Madame Web Trailer
• One Bonkers Moment From The Madame Web Trailer Has Already Become A Meme

Take a break

• Bill Bria is here to set up his interview with Thanksgiving director Eli Roth.
• Thoughts on Roth’s filmography?
• Quick thoughts about Thanksgiving?
• Intro to interview
• Interview

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