The actor who portrayed Ben Grimm/the Thing in the 2005 and 2007 movies also shared that he’s a fan of Ebon Moss-Bachrach, who plays the character in 2025’s ‘First Steps.’

Michael Chiklis, who previously played Ben Grimm, has been vocal with his support for the new cast of Fantastic Four: First Steps, both on social media and in interviews.

Actor Michael Chiklis, known for portraying Ben Grimm / The Thing in Fantastic Four (2005) and its 2007 sequel Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, recently reflected on the films, calling them "highly underrated.