Exclusive: First Look at Ebon Moss-Bachrach as The Thing in Marvel’s ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’

The first look at Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing from Marvel’s ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps‘ has been revealed during filming in London.

The image was leaked on X (formerly Twitter) by user @CosmicMMedia. Marvel has stayed true to the comics in their design, opting for practical effects instead of CGI for The Thing. See the image below.

Directed by Matt Shakman from the original script penned by Jeff Kaplan and Ian Springer, which has undergone a rewrite by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber. In the film, Pedro Pascal plays Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic, Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch, Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing, and Ralph Ineson as Galactus. Julia Garner is set to portray a female Silver Surfer, with Paul Walter Hauser and John Malkovich in undisclosed roles. Additionally, characters yet to be cast include Mole Man and H.E.R.B.I.E.

According to Marvel, the film’s scenes were filmed in a 4:3 aspect ratio. The Fantastic Four go to space and encounter a comic-accurate Galactus. The film is produced by Kevin Feige, Grant Curtis, and Nick Pepin.

‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ will hit theaters on July 25, 2025.

Source: Cosmic Media/X

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