A leaked photo from the set of “Fantastic Four: First Steps” gives a behind-the-scenes look at what Ben Grimm, aka “The Thing,” will look like in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
The picture posted by @CosmicMMedia on Twittershows The Thing in his retro blue and white suit, with members of the film crew making sure his rocky head sits just right. He sports the large, voluminous eyebrows that comic book readers remember from other stories the character has appeared in. It’s also somewhat of a departure from the rounder look that Ben Grimm got in the 2000s Fantastic Four films and 2015’s Fantastic Four.
— Cosmic Media (@CosmicMMedia) 28 August 2024
We’ve already seen concept art of this new thing, but the set photo leaked today shows how the classic Marvel character will be brought to live-action when Fantastic Four: First Steps premieres next summer.
Ben Grimm is played by The Bear and Andor actor Ebon Moss-Bachrach. It’s unclear if the star actually pilots the rock-like suit seen in the image above, but we’ll likely see him without his powers in the film, at least in some form.
The rest of the Fantastic Four: First Steps cast includes Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, and Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm. While we haven’t had an official look at the remaining cast of heroes in their suits yet, attendees at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 were able to see the following: Footage shot behind closed doors This included first looks at each hero as well as their planet-eating enemy Galactus.
As for The Thing, today’s image suggests that Marvel may use a combination of practical and CG effects to bring him to life when Fantastic Four: First Steps hits theaters on July 25, 2025. Filming began late last month, so while we look out for more previews of the latest entry in the MCU, here’s what you can read: why we think it’s the perfect way to kick off Marvel’s next phase of filmmakingIf you still don’t know where the subtitle came from, you can check out our breakdown Here.
Michael Cripe is a freelance writer at IGN
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