‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps Actor Ebon Moss-Bachrach Confirms What Fans Want to Hear About The Thing

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Before the release of “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” which is several months off, Marvel Studios hasn’t unveiled any major details apart from an official synopsis and some artwork previews. However, this doesn’t imply a lack of updates, speculations, leaks, or even one recent confirmation from co-star Ebon Moss-Bachrach concerning his character, Ben Grimm / The Thing.

On Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Moss-Bachrach was open about The Fantastic Four, but drew the line when it came to certain speculations. He shared some insights into how they’re bringing The Thing to life, but steered clear of discussing potential rumors, specifically whether or not Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom might appear. In other words, he firmly stated that such an occurrence is unlikely, having undergone thorough media training.

Kimmel posed an intriguing question that longtime Fantastic Four fans have been pondering: whether Ben Grimm, famously known for saying “It’s clobberin’ time!”, will actually utter those words. Moss-Bachrach hinted, “I worked it in a few times. We’ll see what transpires. I don’t have the final say on this project, so we’ll see.

He talked about the process of motion capture and if he’s ever witnessed a complete representation (render) of “The Thing.

I’ve witnessed a rather rough depiction since constructing such items can be time-consuming. I don a motion-capture suit equipped with two cameras in this area, allowing them to record all details – every subtle movement, every facial expression, even the thoughts reflected in my eyes.

In a special room known as the Magic Mirror, they ask you to wear a motion-capture suit and sensors. Once ready, they configure monitors for you. As you move, you’ll instantly see a rough version of your character on the screen, displaying the physics and size in real-time.

In addition to his role as The Bear, the actor likewise verified that Andy Serkis and his creative team, Imaginarium, were on set during filming at Pinewood Studios in England. Here’s a link to the full interview between Moss-Bachrach and Kimmel if you’d like to watch it: [Link]

Waiting for The Fantastic Four: First Steps Trailer

In approximately one month, on February 14, 2025, the movie “Captain America: Brave New World” is scheduled to release. There’s a possibility that we might see the initial trailer for the Fantastic Four around this time. No matter when the first glimpses or trailers are revealed, enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the film’s retro-futuristic setting in the 1960s.

Even though we don’t yet have an official first image or trailer for “The Fantastic Four: First Steps”, there have been intriguing tidbits of news. Julia Garner, who portrays Shalla-Bal / Silver Surfer, recently hinted at the grandeur of the film, saying, “This is a vast universe, and I feel incredibly fortunate to be a small part of it.

Essentially, there hasn’t been much information shared about the movie, which is helmed by Matt Shakman (known for WandaVision) from a screenplay penned by Peter Cameron, Josh Friedman, and Jeff Kaplan. The cast includes Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm / Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm / Human Torch, and Ralph Ineson as Galactus, along with Moss-Bachrach’s The Thing and Garner’s Silver Surfer.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps is scheduled to open on July 25, 2025.

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2025-01-08 22:35