How old was Joel Edgerton in The Thing?

The age of a celebrity during a film’s production often sparks interest among fans. That detail can add a new layer of appreciation to their performance. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

While The Thing was being made, Joel Edgerton was:

36 years old

Our analysis shows that this was the celebrity’s true age during filming.

This age was calculated based on the beginning of the release year of The Thing:

January 1, 2011

And the date of birth of Joel Edgerton:

June 23, 1974

As films generally take less than a year from filming to release, the age of Joel Edgerton during production could differ by a year from what’s shown.