During a recent radio appearance, Fantastic Four: First Steps co-stars Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Joseph Quinn delivered a lighthearted segment that showcased their off-screen camaraderie and knack for improv comedy. The duo engaged in a rapid-fire game titled “Sit Down, Stand Up,” which involved calling fellow celebrities live on air and immediately asking whether they were seated or upright at the moment they answered. The spontaneous interactions, now circulating widely online, included surprise appearances by actors Ayo Edebiri and Barry Keoghan, as well as a humorous voicemail from Pedro Pascal.
The game’s simplicity became its strength, relying on abrupt calls and unscripted reactions. Moss-Bachrach and Quinn took turns selecting contacts from their phones, placing bets on their friends’ physical positions before dialing. In one instance, The Bear actor Ebon Moss-Bachrach hesitated before calling Edebiri, his co-star in the Emmy-winning series, joking about her notoriously busy schedule. When she answered, his immediate question—“Are you sitting or standing?”—reportedly drew laughter from the studio crew as Edebiri paused, then deadpanned, “I’m… multitasking.”
Irish actor Barry Keoghan, known for roles in Saltburn and The Banshees of Inisherin, offered a more cryptic response. After Joseph Quinn guessed incorrectly that he was sitting, Keoghan replied with a playful, “Depends how you define ‘standing,’” declining to elaborate. The segment took an unexpected turn when an attempt to reach The Last of Us star Pedro Pascal resulted in a voicemail greeting, which Quinn humorously analyzed for clues about his posture.
The light-hearted exchange resonated with fans, many noting how the actors’ spontaneous chemistry mirrored their upcoming collaboration in Marvel’s Fantastic Four: First Steps. While promotional appearances by franchise stars are common, the segment stood out for its reliance on unrehearsed humor and the inclusion of high-profile peers. Industry observers suggest such formats help humanize celebrities, offering audiences glimpses of their personalities beyond scripted roles.
Radio producers have long utilized casual games and celebrity call-ins to create relatable content, but the viral success of this clip underscores public interest in authentic, off-the-cuff interactions. With Marvel’s rebooted Fantastic Four slated for release next year, the playful rapport between Moss-Bachrach and Quinn—alongside their network of A-list friends—hints at the franchise’s efforts to blend blockbuster appeal with approachable star power. As the clip continues to gain traction, it reinforces the enduring appeal of spontaneity in an era of highly curated celebrity media.
