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*Disclaimer* The ages reflected in these Breakdowns represent what the actor’s age would be by the end of this month: May, of 2021.

*Disclaimer* For this only two very specific group of performers have been ruled out: Performers who have already played these characters and Performers who have played a role in an MCU Film. While I don’t believe I’ve used anyone who’s appeared in any of the MCU Disney + Series, I have used Actors who’ve appeared in the Netflix Marvel Series as well as Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., because frankly the canonicity of these shows are in question and highly suspect.

Ben Grimm/The Thing [Height: 6’ 0”, Age: 30’s-40’s]: Ben Grimm was an astronaut and former USAF test pilot. Grimm was exposed to high levels of cosmic radiation when his best friend, scientist Dr. Reed Richards took him and his friends Sue Storm and her younger brother Johnny Storm, into space in the stolen rocket; Marvel-1. The radiation mutated him and his friends, turning him into a super-strong rock like monster with a "Heart of Gold". Together they became the Fantastic Four, a team of adventurers who explored space, time and alternate dimensions and saved the world along the way from science-based threats.

                Dwayne Johnson [Height: 6’ 5”, Age: 49, Notable Works: Grid Iron Gang, Rampage, Black Adam (Forthcoming)]: This is seriously probably the best possible comic book role for him. I think he would be perfect as Ben Grimm. He is a great actor and would nail the line "It's Clobberin Time" whether he would go green screen or rubber suit He has the perfect built stature and would be a great actor to stand as a role model for kids who would certainly look up to Ben and sharing interest in his characterization and despite shortcomings ability to choose the high road.

                David Denman [Height: 6’ 4”, Age: 47, Notable Works: The Office, Logan Lucky, Brightburn]: He’s an actor that has the perfect look and presence for such a role. He’s great in comedic and serious roles and really knows how to put heart into his characters. He’s got the talent to carry such a role and a great voice to balance between the Down-to-Earth nature of Ben and the classic gruff and grumpy Bad-Attitude Ben.

                Ethan Suplee [Height: 6’ 1”, Age: 45, Notable Works: Remember the Titans, My Name is Earl, Gossamer Folds]: He’s a such an underrated actor. He’s done amazing work as a loveable goof and has been criminally under used. He’s gotten himself in superheroic shape and has really evolved actor. He’s got all the perfect qualities for the role and it is time his weight wasn’t the reason he was hired for a role, as an actor he’s perfect for the role. No doubt, he would be the perfect as Ben Grimm.

                Joe Manganiello [Height: 6’ 5”, Age: 44, Notable Works: Spider-Man, True Blood, Zack Snyder’s Justice League]: I think Joe is an actor who's got the qualities to play a hero. I think it would be privilege for him to be Ben and for him to be seen as Ben. He'd be able to all dimensions to the character Joe is incredibly talented. He's a strong actor who's got the talents to really carry the emotional drama behind the character and carry his "chip-on-a-shoulder" attitude, but also shine in the character's heroic aspects as well as delivering his famed line. He's an actor who would sell the Ever-Lovin Blue Eyed Thing!

                Jensen Ackles [Height: 6’ 1”, Age: 43, Notable Works: Smallville, Supernatural, The Boys (Season 3)]: One of few actors who’s been sought after by Marvel and has yet to work with them. He’s a strong actor and has a properly gruff voice and charismatic. He’s an actor who build a natural chemistry with his co-stars and would certainly be able to take the role and run with it. There’s no doubt he would be fantastic as Ben Grimm.

                Pablo Schreiber [Height: 6’ 5”, Age: 43, Notable Works: 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi, Den of Thieves, Halo (Forthcoming)]: He might have expressed interest in playing Wolverine, but if there’s a role perfectly suited for Schreiber, it has to be Ben Grimm. He’s got the right voice and presence for such a role. He’s a great actor and would stand out fantastically as Ben Grimm.

                Channing Tatum [Height: 6’ 1”, Age: 41, Notable Works: G.I. Joe (Duology), Jump Street (Duology), Logan Lucky]: He’s a much better actor than he’s been given credit for. He’s given some great and heartwarming roles and he’s absolutely fantastic in comedic roles. He’s got the perfect qualities to play Ben, he’s great in action, has a very notable voice, and is a great comedic actor. He’s one of few actors who would actually be perfect as Ben Grimm.

                Chris Pine [Height: 6’ 0”, Age: 40, Notable Works: Star Trek (Kelvin Trilogy), Wonder Woman (Franchise), Outlaw King]: This isn’t the typical role you would see Pine cast in. Often considered the pretty boy he’s shown some real talent in his roles and would be a real force as Ben Grimm. He’s such a strong and wonderful actor, seeing him in a role so different to the typical roles he’s cast in would be absolutely powerful as Ben Grimm.

                Jay Ryan [Height: 6’ 1”, Age: 39, Notable Works: Beauty and the Beast, Mary Kills People, IT: Chapter Two]: Through his performance as Ben Hanscom he’s already shown all the right qualities to play a great Ben Grimm. He’s an actor with some presence to him that really got that down to earth presence and comedic tone to him to do the role justice. He’s got the talent, the look, and the voice to be a perfect Ben Grimm.

                Boyd Holbrook [Height: 6’ 2”, Age: 39, Notable Works: Logan, The Predator, The Fugitive]: Not the typical choice for the role, Boyd has become one of my favorite actors. He’s given his roles a sense of grit and charm that makes him stand out regardless the movie around him, which is impressive considering the movie around him in Logan. There’s no doubt while he might seem an odd choice at first he would be dynamic in the role and would stand out perfectly as Ben Grimm.

                Josh Lawson [Height: 6’ 2”, Age: 39, Notable Works: The Little Death, House of Lies, Mortal Kombat]: He truly wowed audiences as Kano, providing great comedic relief and a fun performance. He would be a perfect source of levity in the role and as an actor would certainly be able to keep up with anyone else cast as the other members of the Fantastic Four.

                Jared Padalecki [Height: 6’ 4”, Age: 38, Notable Works: House of Wax, Supernatural, Walker]: Jared is a strong performer. He's done some really wonderful work, he's got a strong voice, height, and the skills to perform a loving brother figure. He would certainly be a great actor to play such a Dynamic take on Ben Grimm. He could certainly harness a very deep, and powerful delivery of "It's Clobberin' Time!"

                Alan Ritchson [Height: 6’ 2”, Age: 38, Notable Works: Smallville, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Duology), Titans]: He was actually great as Raphael in Ninja Turtles, he had the appropriate size of the character and a great attitude for the Thing. He’s got all the right qualities to play a role like Ben and make it a perfect adaptation of the character, he’s perfectly suited for the role.

                Lou Ferrigno Jr. [Height: 6’ 2”, Age: 36, Notable Works: S.W.A.T., Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Stargirl]: I find it providence that my choice for the Thing, is the son of the Incredible Hulk, Lou Ferrigno. Lou Jr has become quite the actor; He’s starting to really become a name in television and proving that he’s a very capable and interesting actor. He’s had a guest spot on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (but whether that matters or not, Marvel isn’t a stranger to pulling from earlier shows to cast future films or shows.) I actually find him to be a charming actor who has the charisma and heart to play Ben Grimm. He’s a strong actor, down to earth personality, and a charming personality, all the hallmarks for playing the ever lovin’ blue eyed Thing.

                Josh Helman [Height: 6’ 2”, Age: 35, Notable Works: Mad Max: Fury Road, My Name is Lenny, X-Men (Franchise)]: He’s got the look and the presence on screen to play someone you wouldn’t want to fight, and while he’s better known for villains, as an actor he’s got the chops and charisma to play a fun and lovable character. Seeing him step into a role like Ben would be a change for Helman that would really let him shine and show just how different he can be with his roles.

                Liam Hemsworth [Height: 6’ 3”, Age: 31, Notable Works: The Hunger Games (Franchise), Independence Day: Resurgence, Most Dangerous Game]: He’s a good actor that hasn’t really seen the popularity of his brother. He’s a very talented actor who’s got the size and voice for a younger but still intimidating take on Ben Grimm.

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*Disclaimer* The ages reflected in these Breakdowns represent what the actor’s age would be by the end of this month: May, of 2021.

*Disclaimer* For this only two very specific group of performers have been ruled out: Performers who have already played these characters and Performers who have played a role in an MCU Film. While I don’t believe I’ve used anyone who’s appeared in any of the MCU Disney + Series, I have used Actors who’ve appeared in the Netflix Marvel Series as well as Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., because frankly the canonicity of these shows are in question and highly suspect.

Ben Grimm/The Thing [Height: 6’ 0”, Age: 30’s-40’s]: Ben Grimm was an astronaut and former USAF test pilot. Grimm was exposed to high levels of cosmic radiation when his best friend, scientist Dr. Reed Richards took him and his friends Sue Storm and her younger brother Johnny Storm, into space in the stolen rocket; Marvel-1. The radiation mutated him and his friends, turning him into a super-strong rock like monster with a "Heart of Gold". Together they became the Fantastic Four, a team of adventurers who explored space, time and alternate dimensions and saved the world along the way from science-based threats.

                Dwayne Johnson [Height: 6’ 5”, Age: 49, Notable Works: Grid Iron Gang, Rampage, Black Adam (Forthcoming)]: This is seriously probably the best possible comic book role for him. I think he would be perfect as Ben Grimm. He is a great actor and would nail the line "It's Clobberin Time" whether he would go green screen or rubber suit He has the perfect built stature and would be a great actor to stand as a role model for kids who would certainly look up to Ben and sharing interest in his characterization and despite shortcomings ability to choose the high road.

                David Denman [Height: 6’ 4”, Age: 47, Notable Works: The Office, Logan Lucky, Brightburn]: He’s an actor that has the perfect look and presence for such a role. He’s great in comedic and serious roles and really knows how to put heart into his characters. He’s got the talent to carry such a role and a great voice to balance between the Down-to-Earth nature of Ben and the classic gruff and grumpy Bad-Attitude Ben.

                Ethan Suplee [Height: 6’ 1”, Age: 45, Notable Works: Remember the Titans, My Name is Earl, Gossamer Folds]: He’s a such an underrated actor. He’s done amazing work as a loveable goof and has been criminally under used. He’s gotten himself in superheroic shape and has really evolved actor. He’s got all the perfect qualities for the role and it is time his weight wasn’t the reason he was hired for a role, as an actor he’s perfect for the role. No doubt, he would be the perfect as Ben Grimm.

                Joe Manganiello [Height: 6’ 5”, Age: 44, Notable Works: Spider-Man, True Blood, Zack Snyder’s Justice League]: I think Joe is an actor who's got the qualities to play a hero. I think it would be privilege for him to be Ben and for him to be seen as Ben. He'd be able to all dimensions to the character Joe is incredibly talented. He's a strong actor who's got the talents to really carry the emotional drama behind the character and carry his "chip-on-a-shoulder" attitude, but also shine in the character's heroic aspects as well as delivering his famed line. He's an actor who would sell the Ever-Lovin Blue Eyed Thing!

                Jensen Ackles [Height: 6’ 1”, Age: 43, Notable Works: Smallville, Supernatural, The Boys (Season 3)]: One of few actors who’s been sought after by Marvel and has yet to work with them. He’s a strong actor and has a properly gruff voice and charismatic. He’s an actor who build a natural chemistry with his co-stars and would certainly be able to take the role and run with it. There’s no doubt he would be fantastic as Ben Grimm.

                Pablo Schreiber [Height: 6’ 5”, Age: 43, Notable Works: 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi, Den of Thieves, Halo (Forthcoming)]: He might have expressed interest in playing Wolverine, but if there’s a role perfectly suited for Schreiber, it has to be Ben Grimm. He’s got the right voice and presence for such a role. He’s a great actor and would stand out fantastically as Ben Grimm.

                Channing Tatum [Height: 6’ 1”, Age: 41, Notable Works: G.I. Joe (Duology), Jump Street (Duology), Logan Lucky]: He’s a much better actor than he’s been given credit for. He’s given some great and heartwarming roles and he’s absolutely fantastic in comedic roles. He’s got the perfect qualities to play Ben, he’s great in action, has a very notable voice, and is a great comedic actor. He’s one of few actors who would actually be perfect as Ben Grimm.

                Chris Pine [Height: 6’ 0”, Age: 40, Notable Works: Star Trek (Kelvin Trilogy), Wonder Woman (Franchise), Outlaw King]: This isn’t the typical role you would see Pine cast in. Often considered the pretty boy he’s shown some real talent in his roles and would be a real force as Ben Grimm. He’s such a strong and wonderful actor, seeing him in a role so different to the typical roles he’s cast in would be absolutely powerful as Ben Grimm.

                Jay Ryan [Height: 6’ 1”, Age: 39, Notable Works: Beauty and the Beast, Mary Kills People, IT: Chapter Two]: Through his performance as Ben Hanscom he’s already shown all the right qualities to play a great Ben Grimm. He’s an actor with some presence to him that really got that down to earth presence and comedic tone to him to do the role justice. He’s got the talent, the look, and the voice to be a perfect Ben Grimm.

                Boyd Holbrook [Height: 6’ 2”, Age: 39, Notable Works: Logan, The Predator, The Fugitive]: Not the typical choice for the role, Boyd has become one of my favorite actors. He’s given his roles a sense of grit and charm that makes him stand out regardless the movie around him, which is impressive considering the movie around him in Logan. There’s no doubt while he might seem an odd choice at first he would be dynamic in the role and would stand out perfectly as Ben Grimm.

                Josh Lawson [Height: 6’ 2”, Age: 39, Notable Works: The Little Death, House of Lies, Mortal Kombat]: He truly wowed audiences as Kano, providing great comedic relief and a fun performance. He would be a perfect source of levity in the role and as an actor would certainly be able to keep up with anyone else cast as the other members of the Fantastic Four.

                Jared Padalecki [Height: 6’ 4”, Age: 38, Notable Works: House of Wax, Supernatural, Walker]: Jared is a strong performer. He's done some really wonderful work, he's got a strong voice, height, and the skills to perform a loving brother figure. He would certainly be a great actor to play such a Dynamic take on Ben Grimm. He could certainly harness a very deep, and powerful delivery of "It's Clobberin' Time!"

                Alan Ritchson [Height: 6’ 2”, Age: 38, Notable Works: Smallville, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Duology), Titans]: He was actually great as Raphael in Ninja Turtles, he had the appropriate size of the character and a great attitude for the Thing. He’s got all the right qualities to play a role like Ben and make it a perfect adaptation of the character, he’s perfectly suited for the role.

                Lou Ferrigno Jr. [Height: 6’ 2”, Age: 36, Notable Works: S.W.A.T., Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Stargirl]: I find it providence that my choice for the Thing, is the son of the Incredible Hulk, Lou Ferrigno. Lou Jr has become quite the actor; He’s starting to really become a name in television and proving that he’s a very capable and interesting actor. He’s had a guest spot on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (but whether that matters or not, Marvel isn’t a stranger to pulling from earlier shows to cast future films or shows.) I actually find him to be a charming actor who has the charisma and heart to play Ben Grimm. He’s a strong actor, down to earth personality, and a charming personality, all the hallmarks for playing the ever lovin’ blue eyed Thing.

                Josh Helman [Height: 6’ 2”, Age: 35, Notable Works: Mad Max: Fury Road, My Name is Lenny, X-Men (Franchise)]: He’s got the look and the presence on screen to play someone you wouldn’t want to fight, and while he’s better known for villains, as an actor he’s got the chops and charisma to play a fun and lovable character. Seeing him step into a role like Ben would be a change for Helman that would really let him shine and show just how different he can be with his roles.

                Liam Hemsworth [Height: 6’ 3”, Age: 31, Notable Works: The Hunger Games (Franchise), Independence Day: Resurgence, Most Dangerous Game]: He’s a good actor that hasn’t really seen the popularity of his brother. He’s a very talented actor who’s got the size and voice for a younger but still intimidating take on Ben Grimm.