Fans Disappointed by The Things Voice in New The Fantastic Four: First Steps Movie Teaser – Video

Marvel fans are in for a thrill as the third installment of the “Fantastic Four” franchise is on the way. The teaser was released recently, sparking mixed reactions regarding one of the main characters: The Thing.

On February 4, 2025, Marvel Entertainment released the official teaser for “Fantastic Four: First Steps.” Some netizens focused on the voice-over for The Thing, or Ben Grimms character, played by Ebon Moss-Bachrach.

Ebon Moss-Bachrach at the Louis Vuitton fashion show during Paris Fashion Week Menswear Fall on January 21, 2025, in Paris, France | Source: Getty Images

After seeing side-by-side images of Grimm in a suit and as The Thing, one X user , “Design is great, kinda wanted a little deeper on the voice. Just me.” Another person said, “Im just gonna say it, The Thing sounds very weird without any gravel in his voice. Very weird.”

One individual wrote, “Can I be honest and say Im a little disappointed The Thing is legit JUST Ebons voice with no grumble or anything. Idk, [the] rest of the trailer is very appealing but something just feels off….like the voice doesn’t quite fit.”

Sharing a GIF of The Thing clapping, a fan lamented, “I loved the Fantastic Four First Steps trailer but the one thing I wasnt a big fan of is The Things voice they didnt even try to change his voice to make it a little rocky and I think The Thing should have a rocky voice it shouldnt just be the same as Bens voice pre accident. [sic]”

Another X user echoed similar sentiments, saying, “Its not even as bad as people are making it out to be. Was Chiklis better? 100% but [sic] the part that ruined it for me is the voice. It sounds NOTHING like youd expect Thing to sound. Sounded so much better in the Sony FF films.”

Someone else noted, “[I] checked out the Fantastic Four trailer. That voice just does not fit The Thing.” Reddit users also joined the discussion, with one person stating, “I wish the Things voice was rougher though Ebon [sic] seems to get across Bens character well (though looks like it will be hard to top Michael Chiklis).”

The fan continued, “Johnny and Sue seem really good, cant judge Reed yet.” Noticing the same issue, another user said, “Love the vibes, set design, [and] music. Thing looks great and the focus on character is really nice to see. Gonna take a little while to get used to Things voice. Its a little higher than usually portrayed.”

Michael Chiklis seen arriving at “Good Morning America” on June 5, 2024, in New York City | Source: Getty Images

A disappointed fan complained, “the things voice just doesnt sound right, his look… i can get over pretty quickly, it looks goofy, like a rock beanie on top of his head, but the voice. not a fan. [sic]”

According to Marvels website, the movie—set to release in theaters on July 25—is created in a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world. It introduces the First Family, comprising Reed Richards, or Mister Fantastic; Sue Storm, or Invisible Woman; Johnny Storm, or Human Torch; and, of course, Grimm as The Thing.

The films star-studded cast includes Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Ralph Ineson, Julia Garner, Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, Natasha Lyonne, and Sarah Niles.

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Pedro Pascal, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Joseph Quinn, and Vanessa Kirby speak during an interview of the “Fantastic Four” trailer launch on February 4, 2025, in Huntsville, Alabama | Source: Getty Images

The first “Fantastic Four” movie was released in 2005, starring Ioan Gruffudd as Reed, Michael Chiklis as Ben, Chris Evans as Johnny, and Jessica Alba as Sue.

Chris Evans, Michael Chiklis, Jessica Alba, and Ioan Gruffudd at the “Fantastic Four” UK premiere in Leicester Square on July 18, 2005 | Source: Getty Images

The sequel, “Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer,” was released in 2007 and featured the original films four main actors reprising their roles. In 2015, another “Fantastic Four” movie came out, starring Kate Mara as Sue and Michael B. Jordan as Johnny.

Miles Teller played Reed, while Jamie Bell took on the role of Ben.

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