Ant-Man Michael Douglas is Hank Pym

[LostSon88]

Just make it one of those "Obe-shot" movies they like to attach on the BluRay releases...

 

[SuperSanchez]

Just read CBR's article about the prologue with Peyton Reed. Turns out they did film Pym's Ant-Man on a mission in Panama in the eighties but it was cut from the movie.

I hope it is released on the Blu Ray

There was also a scene where Hank has the stealth suit.

 

[Hunter Rider]

Maybe Pym could pop up at [BLACKOUT]Peggy Carter's funeral in Civil War [/BLACKOUT]or was there a no love lost relationship between them when they did work together?

Guys, remember to spoiler tag things that are from other MCU films yet to be released.

 

[Webfoot Hero]

I sure hope they put that opening scene on the Blu-Ray. Sounds like something that many would actually enjoy seeing.

 

[Spiderdevil]

Well done Michael Douglas, perfect casting

Next up in casting talented veterans, Al Pacino Make it happen Marvel

 

[Drz]

Michael Douglas was easily the best thing about this movie.

 

[DaddlerTheDalek]

Douglas was just awesome as Pym.

 

[Dark Raven]

‘Ant-Man': Michael Douglas Not Signed For More Marvel Films Yet

http://screenrant.com/ant-man-sequel-michael-douglas-marvel-movies/

Marvel Studios’ Ant-Man has done well both commercially and critically (read our review), successfully expanding the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the process. One of the film’s better received elements is Michael Douglas’ performance as Hank Pym. Many feel the actor lent a certain amount of gravitas to Ant-Man and his character arc was rewarding, when it was all said and done.

Ant-Man occasionally flashes back to events from Pym’s past, providing a brief look at his time as Ant-Man (and his complicated relationship with S.H.I.E.L.D.). Some fans have been hoping that Pym is someone who will be explored further in future projects, though right now Douglas isn’t signed on for additional Marvel films.

Speaking with Yahoo! Movie UK, Douglas revealed that he did not sign the typical Marvel movie contract, which usually stipulates numerous films over a handful of years. However, he would like to reprise as Hank Pym (in an expanded capacity), should he get the chance:

“I’m not signed up to anything more. I’ve learned a whole lot and would look forward to more if it comes my way but if not I’ve enjoyed the experience. Now that I understand a bit more about Hank Pym too. I think in this one I had to carry a lot of plot and exposition. In the next one I hope things get a little more bizarre… the Quantum Realm!”

Ant-Man does concluded with a potential story thread left hanging, as Pym is renewed with hope that his wife Janet can be saved from the Quantum Realm (following Scott Lang’s return during the climactic battle). Many viewers would no doubt be interested in seeing Pym doing some research on the Realm, as it potentially has a large role to play in Phase 3 of the MCU. Beyond that, this would provide a (hopefully) satisfying end for Hank’s personal story.

Ant-Man star Paul Rudd will return in Captain America: Civil War and Evangeline Lilly’s Hope van Dyme is set to become the Wasp, but the future involvement of other Ant-Man characters remains up in the air. It may be difficult to find room for Lang’s heist buddies in any upcoming Phase 3 movies, but if Douglas returns then he will likely be a supporting player in someone else’s solo movie (a la Spider-Man) or part of a larger ensemble (Avengers: Infinity War).

That doesn’t mean Ant-Man 2 won’t happen down the line, but seeing as the first movie didn’t pack as much box office punch as other Marvel Studios films, it’s more of a long shot. Marvel will continue on with lucrative properties like The Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy, but an Ant-Man sequel will be a secondary concern at most. Scott Lang’s individual adventures may continue in Phase 4, but best to not hold your breath (as Hulk fans can tell you).

Ant-Man is now playing in theaters; Captain America: Civil War arrives on May 6, 2016; Doctor Strange– November 4, 2016; Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 – May 5, 2017; Spider-Man reboot – July 28, 2017; Thor: Ragnarok – November 3, 2017; The Avengers: Infinity War Part 1 – May 4, 2018; Black Panther– July 6, 2018; Captain Marvel – November 2, 2018; The Avengers: Infinity War Part 2 – May 3, 2019; Inhumans – July 12, 2019.

 

[ElectroFlare]

I hope they find a way to get Pym another appearance that doesn't feel shoehorned. Douglas was great and I really enjoyed him in that role. He played the temper just right, and the smart-aleck parts were perfect ("how's your face?"). He should return.

And though I highly doubt they would ever be on the same set in a marvel movie...I really want Pym and Odin to have a conversation.

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

Yeah we need more Douglas as Pym, he was great, I would even be happy to watch a prequel with him as the star, but I guess it would be expensive to have to make him young throughout.

 

[Dark Raven]

If they made a Romancing the Stone-styled prequel adventure with Janet somehow getting caught up in a plot after Hank invents the Pym particles, we could see the two of them playing off each other. There's a whole other movie in there that could've been made before we even got to Scott Lang.

 

[Raiden]

I would love to see an one-shot movie with Douglas as Pym, using the same technology that de-age him in the prologue, and an actress playing Janet (CZJ would be great). It sounds like Douglas really want to reprise his role as Dr. Pym, and I hope Marvel will fulfill his wish.

 

[Dark Raven]

If Douglas could put on a bit of weight and have a healthier look so he doesn't look so thin, he could still do an action movie. After all, Harrison Ford is still doing action films even now and he's 73.

 

[scatterax]

What if instead of a Scott Lang sequel or a hank pym prequel, we get both via the Godfather Part II approach? We could reveal how dark of a character hank pym was in the past, chronicling his fall, but incased in marvels feel good approach in Scott langs story.it could end with pym redeeming himself by saving past wasp with new wasp and new ant man, and could possibly have a giant man finally.

The only thing I'm having trouble figuring out is finding a good villain for the present timeline. For the past flash backs there doesn't need to be a singular threat, but you could argue pym himself becomes the villain for most of the flashback sequences. Maybe a reimagined egg had for a Lang villain, but I don't know many ant man villains that could potentially interact with the micro verse world, or whatever it's called.

I posted this as a thread in the sequel section

 

[Endeavor]

I hope Ant-Man 2 is announced soon.
Nov 2019

 

[darkangel]

Michael Douglas was incredible!

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

I hope Ant-Man 2 is announced soon.
Nov 2019

Don't we all, with Reed directing hopefully.

 

[Dark Raven]

I posted this as a thread in the sequel section

I like the Godfather Part II idea, but I don't think Hank needs to be too dark at all.

Also, for the present, Taskmaster is a superb villain, and a common villain to both Hank and Scott. They (along with Wasp) were the first two to ever encounter him.

For the past, they could make Egghead the villain, as he would fit in more with that kind of silver age vibe. He could also be a kind of cross between Armin Zola from CA: TFA and Dr Faustus from Agent Carter. In fact, had Toby Jones not played Zola, he could've played Egghead.

 

[scatterax]

I like the Godfather Part II idea, but I don't think Hank needs to be too dark at all.

Also, for the present, Taskmaster is a superb villain, and a common villain to both Hank and Scott. They (along with Wasp) were the first two to ever encounter him.

For the past, they could make Egghead the villain, as he would fit in more with that kind of silver age vibe. He could also be a kind of cross between Armin Zola from CA: TFA and Dr Faustus from Agent Carter. In fact, had Toby Jones not played Zola, he could've played Egghead.

I just think the quantum realm should play a big part in the present time line and that they would need a scientist type villain to follow Lang in there for a fight. And I don't think pym should be joker dark. Just that he should basically be treated like a good guy on an HBO show. Show him saving the day in public, but also show him losing his temper and his abusive side with his daughter and girlfriend in the past. Basically this would give marvel a chance to showcase a hero's dark side without having a full on DC tone.

 

[Dark Raven]

I just think the quantum realm should play a big part in the present time line and that they would need a scientist type villain to follow Lang in there for a fight. And I don't think pym should be joker dark. Just that he should basically be treated like a good guy on an HBO show. Show him saving the day in public, but also show him losing his temper and his abusive side with his daughter and girlfriend in the past. Basically this would give marvel a chance to showcase a hero's dark side without having a full on DC tone.

Hank wasn't anymore an abuser than Reed Richards though. When are people ever going to get that? Reed Richards deliberately hit his wife. Pym lashed out ONCE in a moment of extreme stress when he was actually trying to push her away. It was not a pattern of behaviour.

And Marvel/Disney will never go there with that.

 

[chamber-music]

I'm not really interested in seeing Pym go 'dark'. I think they they should stick with the tone they have already set with the movies.

 

[TalismanRing]

When he was arguing with Hope then he just screams NO! alluva sudden. The whole theater was quiet, and I was really feeling his frustration. Then it made sense a few minutes later, I have to say again, Michael Douglas was EASILY leagues above the rest in terms of acting. *and that's not to say they sucked too, ... cos they didnt*

He's fantastic in this and as much as I liked Rudd in this I'd be all for a Douglass lead Hank Pym movie with Michael Pena playing his new assistant. t:

I'm disappointed he's not in Civil War because I'd love to see him going head to head against RDJ's Stark. Hopefully they'll use him in Infinity Wars or maybe even Spider-Man or Dr. Strange.

 

[chamber-music]

He's fantastic in this and as much as I liked Rudd in this I'd be all for a Douglass lead Hank Pym movie with Michael Pena playing his new assistant. t:

I'm disappointed he's not in Civil War because I'd love to see him going head to head against RDJ's Stark. Hopefully they'll use him in Infinity Wars or maybe even Spider-Man or Dr. Strange.

You would think he would at least make a cameo appearance

Spoiler

at Peggy's funeral

 

[Breogan]

Douglas was great. I almost wish it was a whole movie about an old hank pym as antman going out on one last mission then passing the torch. like the 1st zorro movie with anthony hopkins.

It pretty much was, besides the Flashback Diego(Hopkins) is for the most part retired, his days as Zorro is in his past when he lost his wife. He is focused on protecting and not losing his daughter, and training the young new bandit, who has fallen to the wrong side of the law, and can't pull himself out from that path even to save his family. Who only needs to be shown how to hone his skills for a greater purpose, rather than for himself.
His first outing in "costume" is even to steel.
Enter Hopkins/Douglass.
Who even has the villain trying to sway the apparent lost/estranged daughter to his side, who he thinks he needs to gain back. He is finally satisfied when he sees he's actually passed the mantle to both his daughter and the new "bandit". And through them both, his name/legacy will live on.
It's pretty much the same movie.

 

[fixxxer]

After all the dust settled...

I thought the movie itself was quite good. A solid, fun flick that was engaging and heartfelt while being a little flawed, lacking teeth to a degree and a tad muddled in terms of plotting.

Amidst all of this though, I thought Michael Douglas brought the acting chops in a big way. This could easily have been one of those "sleepwalk through the performance and collect a paycheck" roles for Douglas, who really doesn't have to prove himself at this point, but he really sunk his teeth into the character. Among all the characters, Hank Pym was the most fully fleshed-out and the one that resonated the most with me.