Ant-Man: Info, Pics, Rumors, Casting and Details till release
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Hugh Jackman wouldn't have the career he has now if it weren't for stuff like this.
^ Before Watchmen?
Talking about Marvel vs. DC universes. Watchmen, while it's one of my favourite comic movies, is not in the same stratosphere as the multi phased shared universes these franchises are building.
I think it's likely that because of the delays Patrick Wilson wouldn't be able to finish Ant-man in time to prep for his next role.
Projects were starting to overlap.
Ant-man's helmet on display
Just in from the Marvel Studios Comic-Con Panel:
Corey Stoll is playing Darren Cross
Evangeline Lilly is playing Hope Van Dyne (Hank Pym's daughter)
Both Ant-Men (Douglas and Rudd) are in attendance, BTW. It's the first Comic-Con for both of them. Corey Stoll and Evangeline Lilly are also there.
ETA: It's confirmed that Darren Cross will become Yellowjacket in the movie.
Corey Stoll is playing Darren Cross
Evangeline Lilly is playing Hope Van Dyne (Hank Pym's daughter)
Both Ant-Men (Douglas and Rudd) are in attendance, BTW. It's the first Comic-Con for both of them. Corey Stoll and Evangeline Lilly are also there.
ETA: It's confirmed that Darren Cross will become Yellowjacket in the movie.
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I liked how (according to the live blog I watched) they seemed to say that Hank Pym was Ant Man at one point, and Lang will be his replacement. There is nothing saying there couldn't be superheroes between Cap's supposed death and the first appearance of Iron man, as long as the heroes weren't generally known, which you'd expect would be easy for Ant Man. Its nice to know that Pym isn't just the inventor of the Ant Man tech.
Just did a search. In the comics he was the founder and CEO of Cross Technological Enterprises, a company akin to Stark Industries and Oscorp. The company made a handful of appearances in the comics throughout the 80s.
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His cousin is Crossfire (William Cross), who is a bit more noteworthy. Darren Cross seems to have the big science-y corporation thing going for him, which is why I suspect he was considered for this role.
Glad they're using Yellowjacket who is my favorite Pym identity, even if he's a villain. I hope Giant-man/Goliath might show up in a sequel or as an easter egg. Maybe intro Bill Foster.
This is not your father's Ant-Man. I don't get why Hank Pym has to be pushing 70 instead of being closer in age to Tony Stark. And what's wrong with Janet Van Dyne as a character? Instead, old Hank has a daughter named Hope? Marvel is really reinventing the wheel here.
What I'm wondering.
If Evangeline Lilly played Janet Van Dyne, it would almost have to be someone who had next to no relationship with Hank Pym. The almost inevitable result would be Scott Lang and Janet being a couple. Is that what we want?
As things stand now, the door is wide open to a historic piece with Hank Pym and Janet Van Dyne together as characters (with all their human flaws and superhuman accomplishments) as Cold War superheroes. I think that's still promising. This movie is about passing the torch. By using Hope Pym, they've chosen to not jumble up Hank Pym's internal relationship with other characters more than necessary except to remove him from a floating timeline. I think that's the better option. Like I said, there's room for a one shot, an historic movie, a flashback episode or two on Agents of SHIELD, etc. If they had made Evangeline Lilly play Janet Van Dyne, that door would be closed forever.
ETA: I will say I'm really excited about Corey Stoll. He was the highlight of the first season of House of Cards and I'm sure he'll be fun in that role.
As things stand now, the door is wide open to a historic piece with Hank Pym and Janet Van Dyne together as characters (with all their human flaws and superhuman accomplishments) as Cold War superheroes. I think that's still promising. This movie is about passing the torch. By using Hope Pym, they've chosen to not jumble up Hank Pym's internal relationship with other characters more than necessary except to remove him from a floating timeline. I think that's the better option. Like I said, there's room for a one shot, an historic movie, a flashback episode or two on Agents of SHIELD, etc. If they had made Evangeline Lilly play Janet Van Dyne, that door would be closed forever.
ETA: I will say I'm really excited about Corey Stoll. He was the highlight of the first season of House of Cards and I'm sure he'll be fun in that role.
^ Alright, that makes sense. I'd be interested in a historical piece like that, with flawed characters. 
