David Krumholtz campaigned to play The Thing in 'The Fantastic Four
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David Krumholtz says he met with 'Fantastic Four' director about playing The Thing in upcoming superhero movie — 'I've never been so bold in a meeting before, just begging for the role' — but now he has his sights set on another Marvel character.
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David Krumholtz 'Begged' to Play The Thing in The Fantastic Four, but Now Wants to Be a Marvel Villain
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I wasn't a big DC guy”: Before Setting His Eyes on Fantastic Four Villain, Oppenheimer Star Wanted to be Ebon Moss-Bachrach's The Thing - IMDb
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David Krumholtz 'Begged' to Play The Thing in The Fantastic Four, but Now Wants to Be a Marvel Villain
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David Krumholtz campaigned to play The Thing in 'The Fantastic Four
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DiscussingFilm on X: David Krumholtz reveals he met with Matt Shakman about playing The Thing in the MCU's 'FANTASTIC FOUR'. (Source: / X