ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA Won't Include David Dastmalchian's Kurt

ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA Won't Include David Dastmalchian's Kurt

Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania is shaping up to be a huge movie, but fans of David Dastmalchian's Kurt are likely to be disappointed by the news that the character won't return in the threequel...

By JoshWilding - Mar 24, 2022 06:03 PM EST
Source: Screen Rant

Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania looks set to be a little grander in scale than its predecessors, with Scott Lang, Hope Van Dyne, Hank Pym, and Janet Van Dyne set to square off with Kang the Conqueror. The franchise has always been something of a fun diversion from whatever's happening in the main MCU, but this next chapter looks likely to have major consequences for Phase 4 and beyond.

As a result, it seems some of the franchise's comedic relief is being left out of the threequel.

During a recent interview with Screen Rant at the Moon Knight premiere, The Suicide Squad and Dune star David Dastmalchian confirmed that he has not been asked to reprise the role of Scott's friend Kurt in the movie. With T.I. not asked to return, Luis is currently the last pal standing. 

"It doesn't look like it," the actor said of a possible return. "But that's okay. I know they're making something incredible. I can't wait to see what Peyton does next. He's one of my favorite directors. He's been so busy. I have tried to stay in touch, but he's making an incredible film right now."

Dastmalchian clearly isn't on bad terms with Marvel Studios because he was at the Moon Knight premiere, and it's easy enough to understand why there's no room for Kurt in the movie. While he's always been an enjoyable, funny character to spend time with, what he can bring to the table in a movie with Kang taking aim at the size-changing superhero is obviously up for debate. 

Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania is set to be released in theaters on July 28, 2023.

Paul Rudd And Jack Black In Talks To Star In ANACONDA Remake For Colombia Pictures
Related:

Paul Rudd And Jack Black In Talks To Star In ANACONDA Remake For Colombia Pictures

DC Studios' Planned DEATHSTROKE & BANE Team-Up May Actually Be Part Of A Much Bigger DCU Movie
Recommended For You:

DC Studios' Planned DEATHSTROKE & BANE Team-Up May Actually Be Part Of A Much Bigger DCU Movie

DISCLAIMER: ComicBookMovie.com is protected under the DMCA (Digital Millenium Copyright Act) and... [MORE]

ComicBookMovie.com, and/or the user who contributed this post, may earn commissions or revenue through clicks or purchases made through any third-party links contained within the content above.

1 2
PapaSpank54
PapaSpank54 - 3/24/2022, 6:05 PM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
TheWalkingCuban
TheWalkingCuban - 3/24/2022, 6:06 PM
First TI
Now Kurt






Evansly
Evansly - 3/24/2022, 6:10 PM
@TheWalkingCuban - I always loved TI's face in that scene
TheWalkingCuban
TheWalkingCuban - 3/24/2022, 7:07 PM
@Evansly -year he turned int alfred’s butler
Tpo81
Tpo81 - 3/24/2022, 6:06 PM
That sucks. TI ruined it for him. They were always kind of like an odd couple that worked well together and with TI being ousted for being a creep, looks like they didn’t feel the need to give Kurt any love.
VictorAlonzo
VictorAlonzo - 3/24/2022, 11:21 PM
@Tpo81 - The allegations all got dropped. This was upper level extortion due to his reparations inquiry. Bring back T.I.!!!
Tpo81
Tpo81 - 3/25/2022, 12:10 PM
@VictorAlonzo - I didn’t know that, but still that’s probably still the reason as Disney fired his ass immediately
Vanillain
Vanillain - 3/24/2022, 6:07 PM
The Baba Yaga got him!
Origame
Origame - 3/24/2022, 6:17 PM
I wonder why

Whaley87
Whaley87 - 3/25/2022, 10:07 AM
@Origame - Do tell.
NinnesMBC
NinnesMBC - 3/24/2022, 6:20 PM
Sucks, his humor adds nicely to these movies.

Still have to see Dune to see what role he played in it.

Miss him as well in Flash.
WeaponXCII
WeaponXCII - 3/24/2022, 6:28 PM
His character was one of my many favorite parts of the first two, so this is unfortunate news.

"Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania looks set to be a little grander in scale than its predecessors, with Scott Lang, Hope Van Dyne, Hank Pym, and Janet Van Dyne set to square off with Kang the Conqueror. The franchise has always been something of a fun diversion from whatever's happening in the MCU, but this next chapter looks likely to have major consequences for Phase 4 and beyond."

I really hope that they aren't taking these aspects too far. The small-scale of the first two make this franchise among my favorite in the MCU.

bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 3/24/2022, 7:26 PM
@WeaponXCII - same for me. Just like with both Guardians movies, they're so contained in their own worlds.

The small-scale stuff really makes me enjoy them more, so I hope it has only one Quantum Realm trip where they briefly fit a Kang variant (Immortus?) and the rest is just them taking down Mitchell Carson and cohorts.
DTor91
DTor91 - 3/24/2022, 6:33 PM
Too bad it’s not Lilly.
VictorAlonzo
VictorAlonzo - 3/24/2022, 11:23 PM
@DTor91 - New MARVEL. Give the familiar title for sales- insert female for- cause she can do it too[ooo!
MrDandy
MrDandy - 3/24/2022, 6:35 PM
Bummer.
bobevanz
bobevanz - 3/24/2022, 6:36 PM
Laaaame
PhoenixBlade
PhoenixBlade - 3/24/2022, 6:39 PM
“The franchise's comedic relief” is a strange thing to say when this franchise is just a comedy.
TheRealMandarin
TheRealMandarin - 3/24/2022, 6:46 PM
Shame, I hated the fact they focused on Scott lang but his crew always fascinated me.
ModHaterSLADE
ModHaterSLADE - 3/24/2022, 6:53 PM
Shame. Dude has some nice acting range.
Fogs
Fogs - 3/24/2022, 6:53 PM
Well the "no fun allowed" patrol will enjoy this news.
SonOfAGif
SonOfAGif - 3/24/2022, 6:54 PM
Perhaps it's because this time around it will strictly be a Quantum Realm story.
Spike101
Spike101 - 3/24/2022, 7:02 PM
Really didn’t like the comedy element that he and Luis brought to the movies.
TheLobster
TheLobster - 3/24/2022, 7:12 PM
Love David but this is literally no loss at all. Same for TI’s character which I had to look up and his name is …. Dave?
TheWalkingCuban
TheWalkingCuban - 3/24/2022, 7:15 PM
Poor Dave. Now he’ll never become a presence in cbm’s.Oh well what’s Paul Dano up to?

OrgasmicPotatoe
OrgasmicPotatoe - 3/24/2022, 7:15 PM
Bummer. I just love seeing him pop up in all these superhero projects, just because he's a fan of the genre, so he's just having a good time.

My thought process to remember him is always
-The not-joker dude who gets caught in TDK
-Dalmatian
-David Dastmalchian
TheWalkingCuban
TheWalkingCuban - 3/24/2022, 7:52 PM
@OrgasmicPotatoe - Dalmatian, polka dot man
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 3/24/2022, 7:22 PM
Doesn't surprise considering they're not bringing back TI either. Probably means X-Cons is oit, and Luis is just gonna be there because he is Scott's best friend.

Both his character and David himself are fun to watch though, so kinda bummed to not see him return. Maybe Gunn could just make a Polka Dot Man spin-off with him.
IcePyke
IcePyke - 3/24/2022, 7:38 PM
But... he's the Chosen One!! 😦



Hawkguy
Hawkguy - 3/24/2022, 7:47 PM
That's legitimately disappointing. Damn.
SerKurtWagner
SerKurtWagner - 3/24/2022, 8:24 PM
That really sucks. Especially since it means Ex-Con Security isn't really playing a part. I had high hopes for the comic potential of Scott having to re-apply to his own company that's gone corporate during his 5-Year absence.
WakandanQueen
WakandanQueen - 3/24/2022, 9:09 PM
HE IS THE BEST THING ABOUT THESE MOVIES NOOOOOO
generictheeric
generictheeric - 3/24/2022, 9:50 PM
The Wombats are officially broken up. 😭

Feralwookiee
Feralwookiee - 3/24/2022, 9:56 PM
That sucks.
This guy better be in it!
KanchaCheena
KanchaCheena - 3/25/2022, 12:09 AM
First they take away little Cassie, then Kurt... Who's next? Luis? They were my favourite characters man! If not for Kang, I would skip this one!
parkerray
parkerray - 3/25/2022, 9:22 AM
@KanchaCheena - little Cassie and Scott’s relationship was the only real emotional draw for me. Hated losing her. “It’s sooo ugly. I LOVE it.”
1 2
View Recorder