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

[Ant-manic]

make it so!!!!

 

[Ant-manic]

Paul Rudd has officially denied the rumors that he's in the running for Ant-Man. so disappointed.

 

[KnightGambit]

He didnt deny he just said he doesnt know anything....typical non-answer? Casting should come within the next two weeks anyway

 

[Ant-manic]

He didnt deny he just said he doesnt know anything....typical non-answer? Casting should come within the next two weeks anyway

if it were coming in the next two weeks, wouldn't Rudd have some idea if he were in the running?

 

[cherokeesam]

He didnt deny he just said he doesnt know anything....typical non-answer? Casting should come within the next two weeks anyway

I wouldn't hold my breath for that very vague "before the end of the year" guesstimate. Odds are that nobody involved in the movie is going to conduct business during the holidays.

But yeah, I didn't see anything in Rudd's interview outright denying that he was in the running; just that he hadn't heard anything yet.

In other news, it's been confirmed that, in addition to filming at Pinewood's new stateside studios outside Atlanta, they're also going to do location shoots at an affluent Atlanta suburb, and also in San Francisco.

I'm curious if the shoots are in areas that are generic enough to fit any city in America, or if they're actually supposed to represent San Fran and/or Atlanta. It'd be kinda nice to actually get a superhero or two from Atlanta for a change.

 

[Ant-manic]

I wouldn't hold my breath for that very vague "before the end of the year" guesstimate. Odds are that nobody involved in the movie is going to conduct business during the holidays.

But yeah, I didn't see anything in Rudd's interview outright denying that he was in the running; just that he hadn't heard anything yet.

In other news, it's been confirmed that, in addition to filming at Pinewood's new stateside studios outside Atlanta, they're also going to do location shoots at an affluent Atlanta suburb, and also in San Francisco.

I'm curious if the shoots are in areas that are generic enough to fit any city in America, or if they're actually supposed to represent San Fran and/or Atlanta. It'd be kinda nice to actually get a superhero or two from Atlanta for a change.

"affluent neighborhood" makes me think of Scott Lang casing houses prior to finding Pym's. not that it's important but Lang is from Coral Gables, Florida (not too far from where Dexter Morgan lives). Pym was originally from Elmsford New York. but they recently retconned that.

 

[chamber-music]

The suburban setting does make me think of Scott Lang or his sisters residence but then again it could be doubling for Pym's Nebraska or New Jersey homes.

The last time I think we saw a Marvel character in San Francisco was the Ang Lee Hulk film. Its good to see heroes spread out in the MCU so I hope Ant-Man is set in San Francisco or Atlanta and isn't just doubling for somewhere else.

In terms of casting I'm sure Edgar, the casting director and Marvel/Disney Execs are talking to actors and their agents behind the scenes. Information doesn't always leak out on who is being talked to or who is auditioning.

 

[Moridin]

Rashida Jones is in the news again. this would be the perfect time to sign her for the Janet Van Dyne role!

An actress being in the news is not a reason to cast them in a movie...

 

[Loki882]

No, them being a good pick for the role is a reason to cast them in a movie, which Jones is.

 

[KnightGambit]

No, them being a good pick for the role is a reason to cast them in a movie, which Jones is.

 

[Ant-manic]

i want this so bad.

 

[KnightGambit]

Again Paul Rudd denied he knows anything about Ant-Man...while smirking literally the entire time
http://www.superheromoviesnews.com/2013/12/paul-rudd-once-again-denies-ant-man.html

 

[Ant-manic]

Again Paul Rudd denied he knows anything about Ant-Man...while smirking literally the entire time
http://www.superheromoviesnews.com/2013/12/paul-rudd-once-again-denies-ant-man.html

hmmm. he didn't seem to be hiding anything, imo. he actually was less smirky than i'm used to seeing him. :shrugs:

 

[Whiskey Tango]

Well if Rudd's not our guy at least Carell is willing lol

 

[smashmode]

Again Paul Rudd denied he knows anything about Ant-Man...while smirking literally the entire time
http://www.superheromoviesnews.com/2013/12/paul-rudd-once-again-denies-ant-man.html

I'm guessing that Marvel wants to do the announcement, I expect Rudd to deny deny deny until they let him talk about it.

 

[Ant-manic]

well, since no one is officially saying anything about casting, i'm rooting for Jamie Bell.

 

[Mrs. Sawyer]

It's official. Paul Rudd is Ant-Man.

Marvel is ready to name their next superhero as sources tell Variety that Paul Rudd is in early negotiations to star in “Ant-Man.”

Rudd, along with Joseph Gordon Levitt, was considered one of the front-runners for the part as Variety first reported.

Edgar Wright is helming and co-wrote the script with Joe Cornish. Marvel had no comment on the casting.

In the comics, the character’s alter-ego is Henry Pym, a brilliant scientist who invented a substance that allowed him to change his size and communicate with insects. One scenario that was rumored when Wright first came on is that he would focus on the later years of Ant-Man and add the character Scott Lang, a crook who steals Pym’s technology and becomes the new Ant-Man. This may hint at the idea that both Rudd and Gordon Levitt could potentially become involved in the film, although this idea as of right now seems unlikely.

Kevin Feige will produce for Marvel.

Rudd was always an interesting choice since he is known more for his comedic roles than action-heavy roles. The choice feels a lot like when the company went with Robert Downey Jr. to play Iron Man. Downey didn’t have the look of an action hero, but shared more of Tony Stark’s personality which led to him being tapped for the role.

The same might be said for this decision in what Wright and Marvel were looking for.

Rudd is repped by UTA and was last seen in Universal’s “This is 40.”

 

[Doctor Jones]

Yes. Another fantastic casting addition to the MCU, Marvel. You did it once again.

 

[Suzanne78]

MY BODY IS READY OMG!!

I'm watching every Paul Rudd movie ever (that's available on streaming!)

 

[Loki882]

Now, just cast Jones as Wasp and were off to a very good start.

 

[terry78]

I think we all had an inkling, they just didn't wanna say anything.

 

[Webfoot Hero]

Not sure how official this is when he's still in early negotiations. I'll get more excited when Marvel actually announces it.

 

[Scarecrow_King]

So glad it's not Levitt. That dude is overrated as ****.

 

[terry78]

So glad it's not Levitt. That dude is overrated as ****.

Considering he's now Sandman that wasn't in the cards anyway.

 

[Loki882]

NEVER believe an actor's denials until someone else is actually cast instead, they lie.