Mon Apr 07 06:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Forty Years Later: “The Thing” Co-Stars Kurt Russell and Keith David Reunite at John Carpenter’s Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony
**LOS ANGELES** – Actors Kurt Russell and Keith David, co-stars in the iconic 1982 horror film *The Thing*, reunited at a heartwarming ceremony on Thursday. The event celebrated director John Carpenter’s induction onto the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Footage of the reunion, which has since gone viral, shows the two actors embracing and exchanging pleasantries, eliciting enthusiastic responses from fans online.
Russell and David, who played the only two potential survivors in *The Thing*, haven’t shared the screen since the film’s release. Their on-screen chemistry and the film’s ambiguous ending continue to resonate with audiences. The reunion prompted an outpouring of affection on social media, with fans describing the pair as “absolute icons and legends.” Some even jokingly questioned which of the characters, MacReady or Childs, was ultimately the alien shapeshifter.
The event also saw the presence of Dean Cundey, *The Thing*’s cinematographer, who was spotted in the background of the reunion video, adding another layer of nostalgia for fans.
Russell, a frequent collaborator with Carpenter, praised the director’s unique cinematic style during his speech at the ceremony. Carpenter himself expressed gratitude for the honor of receiving a star on the Walk of Fame. The reunion served as a poignant reminder of the lasting impact of *The Thing* and a celebration of the enduring legacy of John Carpenter.
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