The release of the "Jamie Bell as The Thing.

Empire premiered the image, which features an unrecognizable Bell clad in the character's signature rocky shell. It's a striking look, and his serious expression seems to go hand-in-hand with the name of the hero's alter ego, Ben Grimm.

Check out the image below, and head over to Empire for a few more sneak peek photos from the flick.

"Fantastic Four," also starring Michael B. Jordan, is due in theaters on August 7.

[via: Empire]

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