Ant-Man Michael Douglas still disappointed about Edgar Wright

[justanotherguy]

Not that Marvel can afford any more bad press on this film, but shouldn't Douglas chill out on his comments? I mean yeah he's an old man and old men say what they want, but how many times have directors been fired in hollywood? If Richard Donner can leave a superhero film, anyone can be replaced.

Is Douglas going to be able to handle the comic con crowd? That's what I want to know.

 

[cherokeesam]

Douglas isn't *****ing. If you're talking about the latest article referenced on CBM, he's still looking forward to shooting next month. When asked about the Wright situation, he naturally said he's a little disappointed for Wright's sake, and said that Wright and Marvel are still on relatively decent terms.

The interviewer notes that Douglas seemed thrilled to be playing Hank Pym in the Peyton Reed-directed Ant-Man, but he's still disappointed that Edgar Wright left the 2015 film. “Yeah, he’s a wonderful talent,” he said. “It was very disappointing, yeah. It was a big disappointment and more so for him because he had a lot of years invested and he was really the one initially who got them to even consider it, you know, the screenplay that he wrote. I’m not the producer on it and I’m an actor for hire, and, you know, Marvel certainly has a pretty amazing track record, rightly or wrongly, so I think it just was that kind of combination where although they like the idea of the individual and somebody with Edgar’s individual spirit and everything, maybe just collided with an operation – I think they’re all on relatively decent terms.”

Doesn't sound the least bit like Douglas is upset. Let's try not to make this moleanthill into a mountain.

 

[justanotherguy]

Douglas isn't *****ing. If you're talking about the latest article referenced on CBM, he's still looking forward to shooting next month. When asked about the Wright situation, he naturally said he's a little disappointed for Wright's sake, and said that Wright and Marvel are still on relatively decent terms.




Doesn't sound the least bit like Douglas is upset. Let's try not to make this moleanthill into a mountain.

Here's the thing though, a quote even if it's small, is a quote. A quote makes a headline in this case. Headlines grab the attention. IGN is running with it, so for the comic/gaming/tech culture guys, they see a headline on IGN giving this movie more bad press. Google Michael Douglas right now. The headline says disappointed. That's what people see.

 

[The Endless]

Douglas is entitled to feel that way. And he's not the only one to be disappointed. He's right, it's a shame that Wright is no longer on board considering it was him who was the driving force behind Ant-Man from the beginning, even before Iron Man came out.

But at the end of the day i don't blame Marvel either. If he was falling behind schedule, bleeding money and was struggling to manage a film that is huge in comparison to anything else he has done, it seems parting ways was the best thing for all concerned.

I don't believe they parted company over creative differences. I mean, creative differences happen in the conception and screenplay stage... not a month out from cameras rolling. If Marvel had a problem with Wright's ideas and screenplay it would have come to a head a long time ago.

 

[Dyson]

If Douglas was so upset over Wright's departure then he would have dropped out of the film by now.

I'm sure Douglas is perfectly cool with Peyton Reed directing the film.

Let's move on from the Wright stuff.

 

[Bert]

Douglas is entitled to feel that way. And he's not the only one to be disappointed. He's right, it's a shame that Wright is no longer on board considering it was him who was the driving force behind Ant-Man from the beginning, even before Iron Man came out.

But at the end of the day i don't blame Marvel either. If he was falling behind schedule, bleeding money and was struggling to manage a film that is huge in comparison to anything else he has done, it seems parting ways was the best thing for all concerned.

I don't believe they parted company over creative differences. I mean, creative differences happen in the conception and screenplay stage... not a month out from cameras rolling. If Marvel had a problem with Wright's ideas and screenplay it would have come to a head a long time ago.

Hell, I'm disappointed Wright left too. I'm surprised when anyone isn't disappointed.

 

[Dyson]

Hell, I'm disappointed Wright left too. I'm surprised when anyone isn't disappointed.

Lots of us were disappointed (myself included) but there is no point of dwelling on it because...

A) There is nothing we can do about it.
B) It's clear Marvel and Wright just couldn't see eye-to-eye on the vision.
c) Wright isn't the only one who can make a terrific "Ant-Man" film. Peyton Reed is a good choice (who is a huge Marvel comics fan) and I'm sure he will deliver the goods come next summer.

Keep calm and believe in Peyton Reed.

 

[VictorShade]

Douglas is gonna be on Letterman tomorrow. Maybe he'll elaborate further.

 

[TheVision]

Title should be "Beating a Long Dead Horse To Drum Up Reactions For No Reason"

Michael Douglas is still doing the movie. So he wasnt THAT dissapointed or else he wouldve left with Wright.

Hes just being nice and showing his support since he signed on when Wright was doing it. I doubt hes going to keep bringing it up, but if someone asks him, why shouldnt he say it?

 

[seahammer]

Title should be "Beating a Long Dead Horse To Drum Up Reactions For No Reason"

Michael Douglas is still doing the movie. So he wasnt THAT dissapointed or else he wouldve left with Wright.

Hes just being nice and showing his support since he signed on when Wright was doing it. I doubt hes going to keep bringing it up, but if someone asks him, why shouldnt he say it?

Right. I'm not the type to tell people what to do, but does this really need its own thread? Can't it be discussed in the Michael Douglas thread?

Here: http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=471813

Anyway, since I'm here: Douglas is entitled to his opinion, and he's being honest. It doesn't mean that he's bashing Marvel. I don't really see a problem with his comment, and I don't think people need to overreact to it.

 

[TheVision]

Hes saying "Yeah its too bad, I was looking fwd to working with Edgar" as opposed to "Who cares? they got a new guy". Its just called being polite/professional. Thats the way it should be.

Not sure we need this topic since we cant change anything about it.

 

[Mike Murdock]

"still" disappointed isn't even accurate. He said it was disappointing news, but more disappointing for Wright himself. If anything, he was extremely diplomatic with his statement, trying to give positives for both sides. There is nothing about what he said, in context, that could be read as bashing Marvel.

 

[The.Brotherhood]

If you're still doubting this film, take a look back at the Russos (yeah they got more time to prepare) then take a look at CA: TWS...now...let that sink in.

 

[Dyson]

If you're still doubting this film, take a look back at the Russos (yeah they got more time to prepare) then take a look at CA: TWS...now...let that sink in.

Agreed. So many people doubted the Russo brothers at first and they went on to make one of the best comicbook film's ever made.

A lot of people don't realize that Peyton Reed is getting a lot more prep than originally thought - 2 months worth, maybe a little more than that. All we know is filming starts some time in August. It's not like Reed was hired and within a few days he was filming aka Brett Ratner on X3.

Plus, Reed is known as a Marvel comic fan so I'm sure he is going to deliver the best film he can.

 

[Bert]

Lots of us were disappointed (myself included) but there is no point of dwelling on it because...

A) There is nothing we can do about it.
B) It's clear Marvel and Wright just couldn't see eye-to-eye on the vision.
c) Wright isn't the only one who can make a terrific "Ant-Man" film. Peyton Reed is a good choice (who is a huge Marvel comics fan) and I'm sure he will deliver the goods come next summer.

Keep calm and believe in Peyton Reed.

You're right. I'm just expressing myself as a big fan of Wright's movies. And as someone who has seen Yes Man and The Break Up and wasn't very impressed by those movies. I think Edgar Wright is a MUCH better director

 

[TheVision]

Who cares dude. Drop it already. Wrights made a few good films but he is NOT the greatest director in the biz. Period.

If this topic is just here for people to whine, they should lock it right now.

 

[Dyson]

You're right. I'm just expressing myself as a big fan of Wright's movies. And as someone who has seen Yes Man and The Break Up and wasn't very impressed by those movies. I think Edgar Wright is a MUCH better director

Wright is gone. No one will ever see his vision of "Ant-Man". There is no point in beating this drum anymore. Reed wasn't hired just as some typical shooter. The guy will bring his own take on Ant-Man while using Wright's story blueprint.

I bet Reed will impress you here.

 

[CaptainWagner]

You're right. I'm just expressing myself as a big fan of Wright's movies. And as someone who has seen Yes Man and The Break Up and wasn't very impressed by those movies. I think Edgar Wright is a MUCH better director

-I would advise you to look up Reed's plans for the Fantastic Four. That may boost your optimism for this film.

 

[Bert]

-I would advise you to look up Reed's plans for the Fantastic Four. That may boost your optimism for this film.

I'll check it out. Also, Fantastic Four is another one where the Tim Story ones were not good on any level, but I'll definitely give this reboot a shot at least

 

[BatsDC]

-I would advise you to look up Reed's plans for the Fantastic Four. That may boost your optimism for this film.

It certainly boosted mine after he was announced. His plans sounded utterly fantastic.

 

[chamber-music]

Marvel Studios is known for playing fast and loose when it comes to shooting their films.

The script for the first Iron Man film wasn't complete and much of the dialogue was ad-libbed by the actors.

The after credit scene for the avengers was filmed at the premier and added to the film only three weeks before the film had a general release.

Mark Ruffalo didn't even know he got the role as the hulk until a car pulled up outside his house to take him to comic con.

 

[Mysteryman]

Lots of us were disappointed (myself included) but there is no point of dwelling on it because...

A) There is nothing we can do about it.
B) It's clear Marvel and Wright just couldn't see eye-to-eye on the vision.
c) Wright isn't the only one who can make a terrific "Ant-Man" film. Peyton Reed is a good choice (who is a huge Marvel comics fan) and I'm sure he will deliver the goods come next summer.

Keep calm and believe in Peyton Reed.

Douglas is not dwelling on anything.
He is answering questions.
It is hard to avoid the Wright situation when the press wants to talk about it .

 

[Dyson]

Douglas is not dwelling on anything.
He is answering questions.
It is hard to avoid the Wright situation when the press wants to talk about it .

I'm not saying he is dwelling on anything. I'm saying everyone knows that Wright is gone, Reed is in and now "Ant-Man" is in full swing.

 

[CyclopsWasRight]

Sounds like he greatly admired Wright and feels bad that the movie he wanted to make was one that Marvel wouldn't allow him.

He doesn't sound angry or bitter from how I read it just that he is Saddened and he would prefer to do the movie he signed on for, not what it has become

 

[Tony Stark]

He wasn't trashing the film or disparaging Marvel. He even said, he's an "actor for hire". I think he's doing this movie because of his young children.

It's amazing that people want to put words in his mouth.

It's time for everyone to let this stuff go. I'm a huge Shaun of the Dead fan, but I'm more interested in seeing how they bring this character into the MCU. Ant Man isn't his character, unlike his other films, where he deserves total control because he created those films.

I realize he put in alot of work on the film, and deserves a writing credit at the least, but Ant Man, Hank Pym and Scott Lang are not his playthings, he can't do whatever he wants with them.