Independent Wrestler Reveals Big Role In Fantastic Four: First Steps Movie

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An independent British wrestler has revealed that he had a big role in Marvel Studios’ Fantastic Four: First Steps.

The recently released superhero movie officially introduces Marvel’s first family into its cinematic universe.

With the movie now on the big screen, a British independent wrestler has revealed that they were in a prominent role.

Richard Calvert, known to British wrestling fans as Charles Crowley, shared that he was the man in The Thing’s costume in the movie.

Sharing a post on his own Instagram, the wrestler, actor and performer revealed:

“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… “

A separate post on his Twitter account would share the same photos, which can be seen below this news story, along with a message that read:

“Forever an honour to help portray The Thing in Fantastic 4.

“Insane experience, learnt tonnes and to embody The Thing and help bring him to life was and always will feel so badass…was real hot in there though… 🙂‍↕️🙌🏻”

Known professionally as Richard Summers-Calvert, he also appeared in the movie as a reporter in the Baxter Building during a pivotal moment in the movie.

As Charles Crowley, Summers-Calvert has performed across the British wrestling scene, often with a flamboyantly theatrical style.

Beyond wrestling, Summers-Calvert has provided his voice to video games including Skull and Bones and Total War: Warhammer III.

He has been seen on screen in supporting roles, including The Witcher: Blood Origin and the British TV series Suspect and EastEnders.

Summers-Calvert is also a prolific writer and director in his own right and performed as Loki in the stage play told through wrestling, Mythos Ragnarok, among his many credits.

Forever an honour to help portray The Thing in Fantastic 4.

Insane experience, learnt tonnes and to embody The Thing and help bring him to life was and always will feel so badass…was real hot in there though… 🙂‍↕️🙌🏻 pic.twitter.com/3MiWtpn7So

— Richard Summers-Calvert (@RichardSCalvert) July 25, 2025

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