Ant-Man and The Wasp Ant-Man and the Wasp News and Speculation Thread

[Webfoot Hero]

Three months without a bump in the road and surely a few more additional photography days in the near future.

That seems to be the norm for Marvel. They're a well-oiled machine that others have tried to replicate but can't.

 

[DyeLorean]

That seems to be the norm for Marvel. They're a well-oiled machine that others have tried to replicate but can't.

Yes. The closest they got was the whole Ant-Man thing with Edgar Wright but that film turned out more than fine. Even the Norton/Ruffalo switcheroo was a good thing, Ruffalo is amazing in the role and he adds a lot when he's on screen.

 

[Webfoot Hero]

Yes. The closest they got was the whole Ant-Man thing with Edgar Wright but that film turned out more than fine. Even the Norton/Ruffalo switcheroo was a good thing, Ruffalo is amazing in the role and he adds a lot when he's on screen.

And the next closest things were Thor: TDW's issues with Alan Taylor and then Terrence Howard being replaced with Don Cheadle.

 

[DyeLorean]

After watching Ragnarok, Alan Taylor not coming back was probably a good move, but I still believe Terrence Howard could've been a good War Machine. I like Cheadle! But Howard would've made the character his own too.

 

[Webfoot Hero]

After watching Ragnarok, Alan Taylor not coming back was probably a good move, but I still believe Terrence Howard could've been a good War Machine. I like Cheadle! But Howard would've made the character his own too.

I was initially disappointed with Howard leaving but Cheadle has been a more than adequate Rhodey.

 

[DyeLorean]

Anyway, not to get off track, Marvel Studios are usually picky with their directors so I'm happy that Peyton Reed is back. Sounds like they like how he works and they trusted him with Ant-Man again.

 

[Webfoot Hero]

Anyway, not to get off track, Marvel Studios are usually picky with their directors so I'm happy that Peyton Reed is back. Sounds like they like how he works and they trusted him with Ant-Man again.

I get the same feeling. He's an actual fan of Ant-Man so he's emotionally invested, the same way that Feige is to the entirety of Marvel's properties. Plus, Reed, Rudd, and the rest of cast seem like good working partners.

 

[DyeLorean]

I get the same feeling. He's an actual fan of Ant-Man so he's emotionally invested, the same way that Feige is to the entirety of Marvel's properties. Plus, Reed, Rudd, and the rest of cast seem like good working partners.

Yes. I'm still surprised at how Michael Douglas embraced this type of role. He didn't seem like an actor that would play along in a big superhero film, but he always sounded pleased in his interviews. He even did that weird tv spot with Rudd where they sand "ants! ants" remember? That was weird as s*** and he went with it! And he is also back, which is a great sign.

 

[Inhuman117]

i wish Peyton would just release a Trailer like Ryan Coogler did with BP after they wrapped , but i know its way way way too early for that

 

[boocherhix]

She looks great with the hair.

 

[Dark Raven]

Loads of pictures of Pfeiffer and Douglas here!

Wonder why they have given her grey hair? Side effect of coming out of the realm?

I was hoping she would look younger, if anything. I wanted her to look like classic Janet Van Dyne. I was hoping she would be dark haired too.

On another note, the Ant-Man theme will probably become one of Marvel's most iconic since we're getting Christophe Beck back for the score. Unless Marvel tell him not to use the same theme again because no two consecutive Marvel movies can have the same theme, which would be crazy.

 

[Tg11]

I think she looks unrecognizable to fit in with her character who disappeared decades ago

 

[Iceman]

After watching Ragnarok, Alan Taylor not coming back was probably a good move, but I still believe Terrence Howard could've been a good War Machine. I like Cheadle! But Howard would've made the character his own too.

I’m sure he would have. But I’m happy with Cheadle too.

 

[legendkillin]

i wish Peyton would just release a Trailer like Ryan Coogler did with BP after they wrapped , but i know its way way way too early for that

Yes way too early. Not going to release a tease for this before IWs gets one. Also won't until BP is close to release. When they release the plot it can't spoil what happens in IWs.

 

[legendkillin]

Anyway, not to get off track, Marvel Studios are usually picky with their directors so I'm happy that Peyton Reed is back. Sounds like they like how he works and they trusted him with Ant-Man again.

They want fans and people that don't mind working in a team.

 

[chamber-music]

Feige and Reed have known each other since the early 2000's when Reed was working on doing a sixties set Fantastic Four movie at Fox. Reed also met with Marvel about directing Guardians Of The Galaxy.

 

[Webfoot Hero]

Feige and Reed have known each other since the early 2000's when Reed was working on doing a sixties set Fantastic Four movie at Fox. Reed also met with Marvel about directing Guardians Of The Galaxy.

Forgot about those. With how often their paths had crossed, I guess it was only a matter of time before they got work together. I think Feige is the perfect head of Marvel Studios because he's such a fan of the material but isn't an egomaniacal micromanager that needs everything his way.

 

[Dyson]

Forgot about those. With how often their paths had crossed, I guess it was only a matter of time before they got work together. I think Feige is the perfect head of Marvel Studios because he's such a fan of the material but isn't an egomaniacal micromanager that needs everything his way.

Plus, Feige almost hired Reed to make Guardians of the Galaxy over James Gunn. Gunn's pitch was obviously the best but knowing Reed was the runner-up should show he not only loves Marvel and comic books in general but he must have some awesome ideas. The fact that Reed did such a great job on the first Ant-Man with little prep time tells me he is very passionate about the Ant-Man characters and the MCU as a whole.

I can't wait to see what he and company have come up with for Ant-Man and the Wasp.

 

[legendkillin]

I hope Pena's character gets to tell one of his stories about how this guy heard from this girl that they know about something. I laugh every time I see them in Ant-Man.

 

[DyeLorean]

According to Evangeline Lilly, Ant-Man and the Wasp will introduce the MULTIVERSE into the MCU.

 

[chamber-music]

Glad they are going back to the Microverse/Quantum Realm in the sequel.

 

[legendkillin]

Glad they are going back to the Microverse/Quantum Realm in the sequel.

They have so much to explore there. Should be exciting, I think this can be a huge step for the franchise much like WS was for Cap.

 

[pr0xyt0xin]

Poor Ant-Man consistently having to follow up after huge Avengers flicks.


SLAPPA DA BAAAASSSS

 

[Webfoot Hero]

Following The Avengers is a good thing for Ant-Man since people are still juiced after a few months and Ant-Man helps to keep that momentum going.

 

[DyeLorean]

Plus is a good change of pace, Avengers is BIIIIG and that Ant-Man film was small (no pun intended), which works. I remember people saying the simplicity of Ant-Man was good for the film.