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A new photo sparked speculation that originalFantastic Fouractor Michael Chiklis could reprise his role as The Thing in next year’s Ryan Reynolds vehicleDeadpool 3. However, Chiklis took to social media himself declaring it fake and that he is not working onDeadpool 3.
Did Michael Chiklis Actually Film aDeadpool 3Cameo?
No. Upon seeing rumors swirl after a purported set photo leaked online,Michael Chiklisdefinitively stated the image was fabricated.
FYI folks… This is a FAKE. Sorry to disappoint. So many people have asked about it, I feel it’s necessary to clear this up. I do know who they’re casting though. Not my place to tell but I will say this. I’m a fan of his work and I wish him luck and success with it.pic.twitter.com/y9nYI8MFM7
— Michael Chiklis (@MichaelChiklis)August 10, 2025
While the actor won’t be making his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut inDeadpool 3, he did tease inside knowledge about Marvel’s upcomingFantastic Fourreboot.While Michael Chiklis shot down his return as Ben Grimm/The Thing inDeadpool 3, he hinted at exclusive insights into 2025’s plannedFantastic Fourreboot.
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Does This Tease MajorFantastic FourCasting News?
If Chiklis genuinely knows the actor playing The Thing in Marvel’s newFantastic Fourfilm, that suggests the entire core quartet may already be secretly cast. A recent report claimed Sue Storm’s casting would anchor the other three roles, implying if one has been cast, all four have. Perhaps the“casting search”publicly underway is a smokescreen?
Either to replace a previous actor who dropped out of negotiations or to simply generate buzz and throw fans off the scent. Fans can’t rule out Michael Chiklis himself could return as The Thing, utilizing a decoy social media post to throw viewers off. With Marvel projects, any possibility is in play!
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Will Any OriginalFantastic FourStars Cameo inDeadpool 3?
While Chiklis refuted rumors of his ownDeadpool 3involvement, the threequel representsRyan Reynolds’first MCU appearance. GivenDeadpool 3’sreality-bending plot involving the multiverse, cameo appearances from 2005’sFantastic Fouror its 2007 sequel can’t completely be ruled out yet. We’ll have to wait for the film’s trailer to know for sure.
Marvel has theFantastic Fourreboot slotted for a July 11, 2025 release under director Matt Shakman. So we likely won’t learn any casting news until closer toDeadpool 3’ssummer 2024 debut or even early 2025. But Chiklis clearly knows something fans don’t yet…even if it won’t involve his own return as the iconic rocky hero.
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While Michael Chiklis won’t be reprising his fan-favorite role as The Thing forDeadpool 3due to multiverse antics, his comments around the newFantastic Fourcasting hint at intriguing updates to come. And Reynolds’ first adventure under the Marvel Studios banner promises to shake up the MCU when it hits theaters next year on July 25.
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