Andrew Barrer And Gabriel Ferrari Confirmed As ANT-MAN AND THE WASP Writers
Peyton Reed already hinted that we'd see the same team of writers on Marvel's Ant-Man sequel, and it's been confirmed Andrew Barrer and Gabriel Ferrari will join Paul Rudd to pen the first draft.
Deadline has confirmed that scribes Andrew Barrer and Gabriel Ferrari will return to work on the first draft of the script for Marvel's sequel, Ant-Man And The Wasp. According to the site, Adam Mckay will help to develop the main story, before Barrer and Ferrari join Paul Rudd (who will also play Scott Lang in the movie) pen the actual screenplay. Barrer & Ferrari actually worked on the script for the first Ant-Man for six months, but didn't receive a writing credit.
It seems Peyton Reed is also officially on board to direct. We all figured this was the case anyway, and Reed has even begun talking about his ideas for the sequel in interviews - but we hadn't heard it plainly stated by any reputable sources until now.
The follow up to Marvel's most recent blockbuster will obviously feature an expanded role for Evangeline Lilly's Hope Van Dyne, and in a previous interview Reed stated that the relationship between the titular heroes will go to some “unexpected places".
“Part of thing that we’re going to explore, as shown in the comics, is how [the Ant-Man and Wasp] are such a great duo and partnership. Part of that, in any partnership, is how they relate to each other as people. Where will their personal relationship be at that point, and what will be their fighting style together?”
Ant-Man And The Wasp is set for a July 2, 2018 release.
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