Pro Wrestler Helped Portray The Thing In The Fantasic Four: First Steps

CM Punk isn't the only professional wrestler who has declared it's clobberin' time in 2025.

Richard Summers-Calvert, the man behind UK independent wrestler Charles Crowley, has revealed he helped portray The Thing in The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

"I can finally announce that after 5 auditions (the last being in front of the director, his accent coach and his movement coach) I managed to end up in this absolutely epic suit helping portray The Thing in Fantastic 4. For 7 months I sat in the tent next to the leads and got to pick their brains, I got to do performance passes alongside elite level actors, I aided the Mocap and VFX, I met immensely talented people and the coolest thing of all is that I got to be a part of a Make A Wish, which is something I will truly never forget. Insane experience, learnt tonnes and to embody The Thing and help bring him to life was an absolute honour…was real hot in there though," Summers-Calvert posted on Instagram.

Charles Crowley had multiple roles in the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe film as he was also one of the journalists at a press conference who questioned the Fantastic Four about their negotiations with Galactus.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps was released on Thursday, July 24. The official synopsis of the movie is as follows: "Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel Studios' 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' introduces Marvel's First Family - Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic, Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Johnny Storm/Human Torch and Ben Grimm/The Thing as they face their most daunting challenge yet."

Charles Crowley has been performing on the UK independent wrestling scene since 2018. His acting credentials also saw Crowley appear on BBC soap opera EastEnders.

Pro wrestling has often been connected with the MCU, including through Batista's portrayal of Drax the Destroyer. UK indy talent Bulk of the UK Pitbulls also played Blob in Deadpool & Wolverine.

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