Fantastic Four Casting Near Complete: Jamie Bell Rumored As The Thing

There have been lots of rumors in regards to Fantastic Four casting, but it looks like a cast is [...]

Jamie Bell

There have been lots of rumors in regards to Fantastic Four casting, but it looks like a cast is finally taking shape. Multiple sources have linked Michael B. Jordan to the Human Torch role, and the actor hasn't denied he's up the role in talk show appearances. Now, TheWrap is reporting that the rest of the cast is almost in place. According to their sources,Fox is finalizing deals with three other actors for three other main roles in the film. Kate Mara is negotiating to play Sue Storm, Miles Teller is negotiating to play Mr. Fantastic, and Jamie Bell is negotiating to play the Thing.  Or course, Miles Teller has been repeatedly rumored for the Mr. Fantastic role, even though director Josh Trank has denied the rumor was true. TheWrap's report is the first report tying Bell to the role of Ben Grimm, aka The Thing. Jamie Bell has previous experience with motion-capture performances, as he starred in Steven Spielberg's The Adventures of Tintin. Bell also appeared in Man on a Ledge and Snowpiercer. Fantastic Four is scheduled to be released on June 19, 2015. Update: Variety is now reporting that Kate Mara's deal is done for the Sue Storm role.