The Marvel Cinematic Universe has always been capable of turning talented actors into global stars, but its latest Fantastic Four additions are bringing something different to the franchise. Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach have quickly emerged as two of the MCU’s most intriguing new comic-book performers.
From Television Breakouts to Marvel Heroes
Quinn arrived at Marvel after becoming internationally recognizable through his breakout role as Eddie Munson in Stranger Things. Moss-Bachrach, meanwhile, built an acclaimed career across television and film, including his celebrated performance as Richie Jerimovich in The Bear.
Their Marvel casting brought together two performers known for playing complicated, highly energetic characters—an ideal combination for the unconventional personalities of the Fantastic Four.
Joseph Quinn Brings Johnny Storm to Life
In The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Quinn plays Johnny Storm, the Human Torch. Marvel officially announced Quinn as the character in 2024, describing Johnny as the charismatic hothead of Marvel’s First Family. Marvel’s official casting announcement confirmed the role alongside Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby and Moss-Bachrach.
For Quinn, the role represents a significant step beyond his previous television work. Johnny Storm demands humor, confidence and youthful recklessness, while also requiring the actor to carry major superhero action sequences.
Ebon Moss-Bachrach Gives The Thing a Human Heart
Moss-Bachrach takes on Ben Grimm, better known as The Thing. Unlike a conventional superhero, Ben’s story revolves heavily around friendship, identity and the emotional consequences of transformation.
That makes Moss-Bachrach particularly well suited to the character. His performances have frequently balanced humor with vulnerability, giving Ben the potential to become more than simply the team’s powerhouse.
Why Their Chemistry Matters
The relationship between Johnny and Ben is central to the Fantastic Four mythology. Their personalities are dramatically different: Johnny is impulsive and attention-seeking, while Ben is more grounded and emotionally guarded.
That contrast creates opportunities for comedy, conflict and genuine emotional moments. In a franchise built around the idea of a superhero family, their dynamic could become one of its strongest relationships.
The Multiverse Is Just the Beginning
The Fantastic Four: First Steps introduced Marvel’s First Family to the MCU in a retro-futuristic world inspired by the 1960s. The film was directed by Matt Shakman and released on July 25, 2025. Marvel’s official film page lists Quinn and Moss-Bachrach among the principal cast.
More importantly, their Marvel journey is continuing. Marvel has confirmed that the Fantastic Four—including Quinn’s Human Torch and Moss-Bachrach’s Thing—will return in Avengers: Doomsday, bringing them into a much larger collision involving the Avengers and X-Men.
Two Stars With Plenty of Room to Grow
What makes Quinn and Moss-Bachrach exciting is that neither performer feels completely defined by superhero cinema. Their previous work gives them distinct identities that they can bring into the MCU rather than simply disappearing behind their comic-book characters.
As Marvel expands its multiverse and prepares for increasingly interconnected stories, Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach have the opportunity to become much more than supporting members of the Fantastic Four. They could become two of the defining personalities of the MCU’s next era.
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