Ant-Man The Official Ant-Man News and Speculation Thread - Part 1

[Ant-manic]

Pym as Giant Man, Lang as Ant Man and Janet as Wasp as Avengers please!

that's how i want it. it's the fairest way to do it. and the audience (especially the younger audience) will gravitate towards Giant-Man; provided that he's in a group like the Avengers. Ant-Man makes sense mostly because it's a standalone movie.

 

[Dr. Evil]

Asian Male- Radioactive Man?

 

[Dr. Evil]

i don't either. but i don't think it will be necessary. until i see evidence of this taking place in the 60s, i'm going to assume that this part of the story was altered.

Right now I am going to say that both Hank and Janet are modern day along with Lang.

Mainly because I want to see Hank and Janet as Avengers in Avengers 3. Plus if Rashida Jones is Janet, not only would you have another female Avenger, she would be the only Black Avenger if they don't add Rhodey, Falcon or Black Panther (which I think they will, because Rashida is mixed).

Rashida Jones is the only hope for a black woman to play a human character in the MCU. I know that Zoe Saldana is Gamora, but Gamora is an alien. Monica Rambeau probably won't ever be in MCU and Misty Knight is more likely for the Iron Fist miniseries headed for Netflix.

 

[Endeavor]

Asian Male- Radioactive Man?

That would be cool

 

[BenKenobi]

new casting breakdowns for the long-gestating Edgar Wright film seem to suggest maybe Pym isn’t the version of the eventual Avenger we’re going to get at all.

This one in particular:

Young girl, aged 6 to 9 – intelligent and appealing
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seems like it could be a good fit for Cassie Lang, daughter of Scott Lang, the second man to don the Ant-Man costume and moniker and fight crime alongside other Marvel superheros.
But do Rudd and Gordon-Levitt seem like good fits for Lang? Really, aren’t they more suited Eric O’Grady, the low level S.H.I.E.L.D. operative with few morals and self-serving conniving tendencies who steals the suit for his own selfish gain? Hard to say, but here are the rest of the characters seeking actors:

Asian male, 30s – huge, tough and intimidating, comic ability
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Caucasian male, 30s – over 6′, dangerous and rough, comedic
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Italian-American male, 50s – scary and unusual features, deadpan humour
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Russian male – 30s or 40s, wiry and smart, deadpan humour
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Male, 20s or 30s – Under 5’8″, smart and funny
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The young girl- Scott Lang's Daughter

Asian Male- Prominent thug (I doubt it's radioactive man given Wrights emphasis on this a character centric origin story)

Caucasian Male- Scott Lang

Italian- Mobster who kidnaps Lang's daughter

Russian Male- Egghead (a low key arch-nemesis of Hank Pym who could conceivably orchestrate the theft of his equipment, not to mention a character that would works right into Edgar Wright's odd sense of humor, note smart)

Short Male- Hank Pym (shorter, less heroic, smart)

^how I'm calling it.

i still think Jamie Bell will get the nod. there's an even wider age gap between he and Rudd. i certainly don't think they still intend to go with an elderly Pym (it limits their storytelling options post-Ant-Man). it will probably be Rudd. Wright only intended to make one standalone movie. they've, since, adjusted things to fit into the current marvel universe (as others have said). i speculate that Marvel has talked Wright into telling his standalone story but allowing for Pym and Janet Van Dyne to be usable; in other properties.

I trust Edgar Wright. When I was a kid I used to always hate Iron Man, I thought he was stale and boring, never liked him in the cartoons or to play with his toys. However he's now one of my favorite characters in Marvel lore thanks to Robert Downey Jr. I always liked Hank Pym (Got SUPER pissed when he died in Ultimate Avengers 2 and when he was practically written out of Avengers EMH season 2) however I could see Scott Lang growing on me.

Personally I think after the backlash Marvel got over the Mandarin they aren't going to be taking as many bold liberties as they have in the past. However while I would be disappointed, if Hank Pym is written out, I'll still give this movie a solid chance.

 

[lordbryan123]

Anyone else here actually thinks a Yellowjacket sequel is actually plausible? If anything, AEMH has proven hos bad ass a hero YellowJacket can be, and it can also be used to further the character development of Hank. They can kill of Scott for all i care, they did kill him in the comics right? Hank deserves to shine. and the Microverse anyone? i hope they establish it somehow or use it in Avengers 3.

ALSO not sure if anyone would agree, IF AND ONLY IF they decide to do a sequel( probably will cause it's Marvel), who would want the Black Knight to be the antagonist? For those who arnt familiar, was an early baddie to Giant Man and then joined the masters of evil to take down the avengers cause hank was in it. The Evil Black Knight Nathan Garret, would pass on the mantel to his nephew who later in a spin off movie seeks to redeem his family name, finds the Anti Excalibur the Ebony Blade and Joins the MI6.

GREAT way to bring in the MI6( Blade, Captain Britain, Union jack etc) into the MCU and also explore more magic. British heros are all about magic

 

[BatsDC]

The young girl- Scott Lang's Daughter

Asian Male- Prominent thug (I doubt it's radioactive man given Wrights emphasis on this a character centric origin story)

Caucasian Male- Scott Lang

Italian- Mobster who kidnaps Lang's daughter

Russian Male- Egghead (a low key arch-nemesis of Hank Pym who could conceivably orchestrate the theft of his equipment, not to mention a character that would works right into Edgar Wright's odd sense of humor, note smart)

Short Male- Hank Pym (shorter, less heroic, smart)

^how I'm calling it.

I doubt either of the characters are Scott or Hank, given we've already potentially heard about their casting.

 

[Tymminator]

I REALLY wanna here more on this. Too bad it won't be out before A:AoU.

 

[fixxxer]

Feige/Wright are not idiots. I'm 99% sure that the 60's portion of Pym's pre-retirement heyday will have been pushed up to the 90's. This works well for Rudd and Jones as Pym and Janet respectively, while still keeping that slightly retro vibe. (Yes, the fact that the 90's can now be considered "slightly retro" makes me feel pretty damn old.) I cannot see an over-the-hill Pym in the present day MCU. Basically a little less Beatles and a little more Alice in Chains in Pym's life.

 

[BenKenobi]

I doubt either of the characters are Scott or Hank, given we've already potentially heard about their casting.

There are rumors that Rudd and Marvel have reached a road block over anchorman 2. The one about the 6 foot tall Caucasian has the makings of a lead role, while I agree Pym and Lang both most likely there, I believe that call is for ONE of them.

 

[BenKenobi]

I REALLY wanna here more on this. Too bad it won't be out before A:AoU.

I felt the same too, however I think Ultron in the given Movie-verse would be a better arch for Tony Stark. Think about it; he's gotten probably the most development out of the heroes, it calls back to his character-arc from Iron Man (2008), and think about what it will say about him and his narcissism when Ultron (based on his brain patterns) goes rogue and develops a god complex. I'm happy with Age of Ultron, and I think Pym or Doctor Strange will end up being the new Stark.

EDIT: By the way I know this isn't the Doctor Strange thread, but given he's essentially been confirmed (Fiege saying his film will be some part of Phase 3) who here thinks Hugh Laurie could do for the character what Downey Jr did for Iron Man? The guy blends right into every role he's given and his performance as Dr. House shows he can pull off the arrogant doctor role in a manner that feels very organic. Anyone else wanna see this?

 

[chamber-music]

They don't always list the lead roles on open casting calls like this especially if they have a list of known actors they are talking to behind the scenes for the role. This list could be just for supporting roles and villains.

Without knowing what exactly they are looking for I think Dean O'Gorman from The Hobbit, Hercules and The Almighty Johnsons would be good for Male, 20s or 30s – Under 5’8″, smart and funny.

 

[cherokeesam]

The young girl- Scott Lang's Daughter

Asian Male- Prominent thug (I doubt it's radioactive man given Wrights emphasis on this a character centric origin story)

Caucasian Male- Scott Lang

Italian- Mobster who kidnaps Lang's daughter

Russian Male- Egghead (a low key arch-nemesis of Hank Pym who could conceivably orchestrate the theft of his equipment, not to mention a character that would works right into Edgar Wright's odd sense of humor, note smart)

Short Male- Hank Pym (shorter, less heroic, smart)

^how I'm calling it.



I trust Edgar Wright. When I was a kid I used to always hate Iron Man, I thought he was stale and boring, never liked him in the cartoons or to play with his toys. However he's now one of my favorite characters in Marvel lore thanks to Robert Downey Jr. I always liked Hank Pym (Got SUPER pissed when he died in Ultimate Avengers 2 and when he was practically written out of Avengers EMH season 2) however I could see Scott Lang growing on me.

Personally I think after the backlash Marvel got over the Mandarin they aren't going to be taking as many bold liberties as they have in the past. However while I would be disappointed, if Hank Pym is written out, I'll still give this movie a solid chance.

That casting call is for an "untitled Marvel project," so there's no confirmation it has anything to do with Ant-Man at all; bloggers are leaping to conclusions. Could be something for a one-shot, or Agents of SHIELD, or the rumored Peggy Carter series.

 

[CBBrainSplatter]

No offense, but it's not to any of those. If you read here, I explain why it's most likely Ant-Man: http://www.comicbookbrainsplatter.com/2013/11/possible-ant-man-casting-call.html

 

[Dasher10]

Young girl, aged 6 to 9 – intelligent and appealing ---> Casie Lang

Asian male, 30s – huge, tough and intimidating, comic ability ---> Radioactive Man

Caucasian male, 30s – over 6′, dangerous and rough, comedic ---> Taskmaster

Italian-American male, 50s – scary and unusual features, deadpan humour ---> Nefaria

Russian male – 30s or 40s, wiry and smart, deadpan humour ----> No idea. Maybe Red Guardian

Male, 20s or 30s – Under 5’8″, smart and funny ---> MODOK

 

[BatsDC]

Young girl, aged 6 to 9 – intelligent and appealing ---> Casie Lang

Asian male, 30s – huge, tough and intimidating, comic ability ---> Radioactive Man

Caucasian male, 30s – over 6′, dangerous and rough, comedic ---> Taskmaster

Italian-American male, 50s – scary and unusual features, deadpan humour ---> Nefaria

Russian male – 30s or 40s, wiry and smart, deadpan humour ----> No idea. Maybe Red Guardian

Male, 20s or 30s – Under 5’8″, smart and funny ---> MODOK

I really don't see them introducing that many characters in this one, especially given some of the things Wright has said

 

[Dr. Evil]

I see Lang, Pym and Janet as the main good guys. As for bad guys? I would not be surprised if it was AIM, therefore connecting the film to the MCU.

 

[Whiskey Tango]

Why would they have the main character listed in a generic casting call?

 

[BenKenobi]

I don't see Janet being a part of the film. I mean after all she was almost a part of Avengers.

 

[Dr. Evil]

I don't see Janet being a part of the film. I mean after all she was almost a part of Avengers.

Janet is going to be in this film, because they wouldn't have Rashida Jones linked to the role if Janet wasn't going to be in it.

 

[Dr. Evil]

Feige/Wright are not idiots. I'm 99% sure that the 60's portion of Pym's pre-retirement heyday will have been pushed up to the 90's. This works well for Rudd and Jones as Pym and Janet respectively, while still keeping that slightly retro vibe. (Yes, the fact that the 90's can now be considered "slightly retro" makes me feel pretty damn old.) I cannot see an over-the-hill Pym in the present day MCU. Basically a little less Beatles and a little more Alice in Chains in Pym's life.

I think if the plan is for Pym, Janet and Lang to be Avengers (Pym as Giant Man and Lang as Ant Man), Pym and Janet could be modern day.

 

[cherokeesam]

No offense, but it's not to any of those. If you read here, I explain why it's most likely Ant-Man: http://www.comicbookbrainsplatter.com/2013/11/possible-ant-man-casting-call.html

The casting directors, Finn and Stamey, are also listed in the credits for pre-pro on AOU. Which will most likely start filming before Ant-Man.

AoU is a more likely candidate than Ant-Man at this point.

 

[Sockie]

The casting directors, Finn and Stamey, are also listed in the credits for pre-pro on AOU. Which will most likely start filming before Ant-Man.

AoU is a more likely candidate than Ant-Man at this point.

The fact that almost all of the characters on that list require some comedic skill screams "Edgar Wright's Ant-Man" a lot more to me than "Age of Ultron."

 

[BenKenobi]

Janet is going to be in this film, because they wouldn't have Rashida Jones linked to the role if Janet wasn't going to be in it.

Is this confirmed from anywhere beyond the forums? I haven't followed much movie news on here since the whole firestorm of bs reported about Iron Man 3. Anyway they have quite a few actors and actresses reported to be attached to a lot of projects, in the age of the internet the very well could be hearsay speculation.

The movie is not going to be about Hank Pym, it's going to be about Scott Lang, if it's not then Fiege lied about the story not changing much. Don't get me wrong Jannet totally could be a big part of the story but right now I don't see her having much of a role in a story that doesn't revolve around Hank Pym.

 

[Ant-manic]

Is this confirmed from anywhere beyond the forums? I haven't followed much movie news on here since the whole firestorm of bs reported about Iron Man 3. Anyway they have quite a few actors and actresses reported to be attached to a lot of projects, in the age of the internet the very well could be hearsay speculation.

The movie is not going to be about Hank Pym, it's going to be about Scott Lang, if it's not then Fiege lied about the story not changing much. Don't get me wrong Jannet totally could be a big part of the story but right now I don't see her having much of a role in a story that doesn't revolve around Hank Pym.

but the rumor was that she'd be playing Janet Van Dyne; not the Wasp. she doesn't really need a large part. it might just be to set them up for the Avengers sequels.