ANT-MAN Director Peyton Reed Would Be Open To A Prequel Focusing On 'Hank Pym'

ANT-MAN Director Peyton Reed Would Be Open To A Prequel Focusing On 'Hank Pym'

It's certain that Ant-Man (and the Wasp) has a future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with an appearance in Captain America: Civil War confirmed and Infinity War likely. But what does Peyton Reed say to an actual sequel, or even a prequel? Hit the jump to find out...

By staypuffed - Jun 30, 2015 06:06 PM EST
Filed Under: Ant-Man
Source: ComicBook.com

Ant-Man is the first case of 'passing of the mantle' in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, featuring the original incarnation of the character, Hank Pym (Michael Douglas), and the second, Scott Lang (Paul Rudd), working together. We know we'll see Pym in action in flashback sequences during the film, and that Rudd will suit up in next year's Captain America: Civil War, but ComicBook.com has quizzed director Peyton Reed on the possibility of exploring the characters even further.

Asked if he would be open to returning for a sequel, or even a prequel, Reed responded with enthusiasm. "Listen, if we were lucky enough to be able to do a sequel or even a prequel, I'd be way into it," he said. "I've really fallen in love with these characters. I was always in love with the characters in the comic book world but there's a lot of story to tell with Hank Pym." This isn't the first time we've heard interest about superhero prequels (Russell Crowe was once open to focusing on Jor-El in a Man of Steel prequel), but since Pym's heroic career in the comics is a lengthy one, this actually seems quite probable! Would you be open to a full-length film exploring Hank Pym's superhero days?
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BatmanHeisenberg
BatmanHeisenberg - 6/30/2015, 6:21 PM
I'm quite excited for this!
CaptainAmerica31
CaptainAmerica31 - 6/30/2015, 6:22 PM
I would love a prequel
rockerdude22
rockerdude22 - 6/30/2015, 6:22 PM
I'd watch a prequel movie with Hank Pym! Would be pretty fun IMO
CaptainAmerica31
CaptainAmerica31 - 6/30/2015, 6:22 PM
A period piece film? Count me in
MrFantastic
MrFantastic - 6/30/2015, 6:23 PM
This would be interesting to watch. Perhaps the prequel could be done in a "Tales to Astonish" style, in which Hank Pym takes on 60s-era villains while working for S.H.I.E.LD.

Of course, it depends whether the powers that be want to do it, let alone if an prequel is much of a priority. Personally, I'd love to see a movie about Hank as Ant-Man.....
Ragnaroknroll
Ragnaroknroll - 6/30/2015, 6:23 PM
Yes do it!
DrKinsolving
DrKinsolving - 6/30/2015, 6:25 PM
[frick] Yes!!!!

And, then, time-traveling Hank Pym!!!!

TheEpicJuicebox
TheEpicJuicebox - 6/30/2015, 6:28 PM
Antman HAS to get a sequel since they'll retire the original avengers soon
staypuffed
staypuffed - 6/30/2015, 6:31 PM
Thank you, @KurtWagner1225 :)
MrAmerica
MrAmerica - 6/30/2015, 6:31 PM
Nooo!!! i want a sequel, not a prequel. They choosed to focus on Scott Lang as Ant-Man and should keep it that way.
J0HNS0N
J0HNS0N - 6/30/2015, 6:32 PM
Bekss
Bekss - 6/30/2015, 6:33 PM
Antman is getting an incredible reception. It's very probable they'll make a sequel after Infinity War and if it makes Guardians money it will be a sure thing
DrKinsolving
DrKinsolving - 6/30/2015, 6:36 PM
@KurtWagner1225

Totally, I like what their doing with Pym in the MCU, and it opens the doors up for Pym later. Especially if Marvel ever gets the Kang rights back, which would make time-traveling Pym and loose adaptations of things like Avengers Forever possible.

Martin Donovan is playing Mitch Carson in Ant-Man too, so that could hint at some really cool scenes
DrKinsolving
DrKinsolving - 6/30/2015, 6:37 PM
Yeah, right on @staypuffed , good find!! Cool article
BritishMonkey
BritishMonkey - 6/30/2015, 6:40 PM
A crazy 60's sci-fi adventure? Make it so.
DrKinsolving
DrKinsolving - 6/30/2015, 6:43 PM
@KurtWagner1225

Have you read "Avengers Forever"
DrKinsolving
DrKinsolving - 6/30/2015, 6:46 PM
@KurtWagner1225

Haha, Cool, and yeah, there's so many, there's always more comics to read, haha.

"Avengers Forever" is cool, really cool story, lot's of crazy stuff going on
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