Michael Chiklis made a stunning transformation on a recent episode of The Ellen Degeneres Show. The talented actor, known for his roles in shows like The Shield, appeared on the talk show to discuss his latest project and his dramatic physical change for the film Fantastic Four.
Chiklis shared with Ellen and the audience that his wife had quite the reaction when she saw him in his Fantastic Four costume. “My wife nearly fainted when she saw me,” he said with a laugh. “She kept saying, ‘Get him out, get him out!’ She was definitely not a fan of the look.”
The actor went on to explain the process of becoming his character, The Thing, in the film. He described the costume as a full-body latex rubber suit that weighed a whopping 60 pounds. From head to toe, Chiklis was completely transformed into a rock-like superhero.
But the transformation didn’t come without its challenges. Chiklis revealed that during the renovation of his house, a spontaneous combustion incident occurred, which was a result of the floor guys not properly handling the accelerant in the floor. Luckily, no one was hurt, but it was certainly a scary experience for the actor.
Despite the mishaps, Chiklis and his wife were excited to move into their newly-renovated home. The actor shared that they had bought the house eight years ago from none other than David Hasselhoff. He joked that they called it “the house that Kit bought,” referring to Hasselhoff’s famous car from the TV show Baywatch.
As the conversation continued, Chiklis also discussed his role on the hit show The Shield and revealed that this season would feature actress Glenn Close. He jokingly mentioned that he had been giving her acting tips, and Ellen playfully joined in on the banter.
To add to the fun, Ellen played a game with Chiklis and a lucky audience member called “Just the Facts, Ma’am.” The contestants had to answer trivia questions about TV cop shows, and both Chiklis and the audience member walked away with prizes.
Overall, Chiklis’ appearance on The Ellen Degeneres Show was full of lively conversation and exciting revelations. From his extraordinary transformation in Fantastic Four to the spontaneous combustion incident at his home, the actor kept the audience entertained with his stories.
Fans of Chiklis and enthusiasts of talk shows like The Ellen Degeneres Show will surely be captivated by this lively and engaging episode. Whether it’s for the A-list celebrity interviews or the entertaining games, the show never fails to entertain its viewers.
Originally aired on March 14, 2005
