Overview

• David Krumholtz, known for his role in 'Oppenheimer', campaigned for the role of Ben Grimm/The Thing in the upcoming Marvel film 'The Fantastic Four', but the role went to Ebon Moss-Bachrach.
• Despite not landing the role of The Thing, Krumholtz remains enthusiastic about joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe and has now set his sights on playing the villain Mole Man.
• Krumholtz's passion for Marvel started at a young age, growing up reading Marvel comics and even working at a comic book store before becoming an actor.
• The actor's campaign to join 'The Fantastic Four' began with a social media post expressing his desire to be in the conversation for the role, which led to a meeting with the film's director, Matt Shakman.
• Krumholtz believes he could be a 'shoe-in' for the role of Mole Man, a character known for his genius intellect and leadership of the Moloid race in the comics.