DEBUNKED: Will Adrien Brody Play Ant-Man?

DEBUNKED: Will Adrien Brody Play Ant-Man?

Nothing too concrete on this, just a coupel of tweets. But two different sources have suggested that Brody might be either actively pursuing, or already have the role of Ant-Man in Edgar Wright's upcoming adaptation..

By MarkCassidy - Jul 20, 2010 12:07 AM EST
Filed Under: Ant-Man

The first bit of info comes from Elmayimbe over at Latino Review, he tweets..

I personally checked w/my pals at Paradigm (Adrien Brody's agency) & at press time, YES they were pursuing Ant Man but got nothing yet.

After doing some more research I discovered this from John Campea, editor at AMC Theatres Script To Screen..

Take this for what its worth, but I was just told Adrien Brody is most likely going to be "Ant Man" for Edgar Wright.


















The Latino Review boys have been spot on with scoops in the past, and Campea seems to think that he's not only looking for the role, but has it! Anyway like I said, still just a rumor for now so confirm or debunk below, but this is definitely worth keeping an eye on. Its interesting to me how Wright plans to adapt this with Hank Pym rumored to appear in Joss Whedon's Avengers. Will he use Scott Lang instead? Or could whoever one casts be used by the other? Last we heard from Wright on the film's progress, the script was on its second draft and he was planning on getting things moving after Scott Pilgrim was done and dusted. Either way, how would you feel about Brody portraying the wee fella?

Update: John Campea has tweeted(or is it twittered?) an update to yesterdays rumor..

A pretty good source told me Adrien Brody could be Ant Man. Well, Edgar Wright just told me it wasn't true. Think I'll take Edgar's Word.

As will we dude! Looks like it won't be Brody anyway. I have also heard that the Nathan Fillion as Pym rumor is untrue too though, I guess we just won't know..until Comic Con! Keep your peepers on CBM over the next few days folks.


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ecksmanfan
ecksmanfan - 7/19/2010, 5:02 PM
Intersting choice. It will be interesting to see how things work out now with the Avengers film...assuming Brody gets the part.
Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 7/19/2010, 5:27 PM
I like Brody but I don't really think he fits the part of Pym or Lang. I also thought Fillion was almost a lock for the part.
tadrob
tadrob - 7/19/2010, 5:29 PM
Ummm . . . yeah i don't see that or want to see that!
Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 7/19/2010, 5:30 PM
Sithsidious66: What does this have to do with Norton.
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 7/19/2010, 5:32 PM
I'm with HAWKS on this one - he doesnt fit Pym, Lang or even O'Grady! I'm still hoping Nathan Fillion will get the role! Brody would make a decent enough Bruce Banner though I guess... :P
jjmeylar
jjmeylar - 7/19/2010, 5:34 PM
He may be Ant-Man for Edgar Wright. Didn't Edgar want Scott Lang in the film as well so it would lead to Scott being Ant-Man and Hank being one of his other personas? Maybe he'll be Scott Lang.
Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 7/19/2010, 5:35 PM
Sith: Ok, gotcha.

Josh: Yeah, I just don't see him as Ant Man in any capacity.
PazuzuMan
PazuzuMan - 7/19/2010, 5:36 PM
I like Brody, but not as Ant-Man....not really sure who should play him.
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 7/19/2010, 5:38 PM
Bottom line is Brody's a very good actor. When he was announced as the lead in Predators people shat a brick! If he can be convincing in that role I doubt a scientist super hero would be too much of a stretch.
LibertySeaOtter
LibertySeaOtter - 7/19/2010, 5:38 PM
I thought they weren't worried about big names. Especially with Ant-Man not being a popular character, why would they go out and get a big name for him anyways. I personally love Ant-Man, but I'm not quite getting what Marvel is trying to do. I guess that's why my retarded ass is in the Army and they make the money.
Jimiboy234
Jimiboy234 - 7/19/2010, 5:39 PM
he'd be pretty cool as scott lang, but not hank, nathan fillion for Hank Pym all the way man!!!!
BruceWayneNewton
BruceWayneNewton - 7/19/2010, 5:42 PM
i think he would be pretty good in this role but more importantly...........ROUTH OR BUST!!!!!
Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 7/19/2010, 5:47 PM
Ror: I think he's a great actor but so far, Marvel has been gathering actors that at least resemble the way the characters have been drawn in the comics for years.
They have gone through a lot of trouble so far to do this.

I just don't think he would fit. Now having said that, I'm sure he would knock it out of the park. Brody has been the highlight of every movie I have seen him in.

I think he would be perfect for Banner.
P862010
P862010 - 7/19/2010, 5:52 PM
what does ant man look like w/o his stuff on hank and lang?
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 7/19/2010, 6:12 PM
H*ll why not?! Although i think he fits better as Banner, but why not? im going to be happy if he gets it!

These are my choices:

DR. HANK PYM / ANT-MAN: Matt Damon, Jude Law, Ewan McGregor, Patrick Wilson, Guy Pearce and Michael C. Hall.

SCOTT LANG / ANT-MAN: Chris Pine, Garrett Hedlund, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Jake Gyllenhaal
DCMarvelFreshman
DCMarvelFreshman - 7/19/2010, 6:14 PM
In the article about Norton being replaced, the LA Times said they think Brody will be Ant-Man.
Upupandaway
Upupandaway - 7/19/2010, 6:16 PM
He's a great actor, so that wouldn't bother me. This would lead one to believe that they'd be going for a more serious tone with the Ant-Man flick if this turns out to be true.
CherryBomb
CherryBomb - 7/19/2010, 6:27 PM
He's a better choice than Nathan!
will his nose fit in the helmet though? :/
Destroyer14
Destroyer14 - 7/19/2010, 6:39 PM
I really don't have high expectations for this movie. Since it's going to be more of a comedy.
Riddlemethis82
Riddlemethis82 - 7/19/2010, 6:48 PM
HELL FRICKING NO ..BRODY IS NO HANK PIMM ..Wright would not cast him .
TANKGIRL
TANKGIRL - 7/19/2010, 6:52 PM
HELL NO NO NO it's like having AMERICA FERRERA FOR WASP.......GOD THIS IS SO AWFUL..... I DON'T GIVE DAMN ABOUT THE AVENGERS ANYMORE SINCE NORTON IS OUT
Riddlemethis82
Riddlemethis82 - 7/19/2010, 6:53 PM
@alexdelarge666 all your choices are wank have you read any of the comics, do you know the character?
InTylerWeTrust
InTylerWeTrust - 7/19/2010, 6:55 PM
How the hell is America Ferrara comparable to Adrien Brody?
UnfriendlySpidey
UnfriendlySpidey - 7/19/2010, 6:59 PM
meh. I like Brody, but can't see him as Pim...whatever happened to Nathan Fillion??? Awesome find @ Ror!!! thanks again for the info!!

@Tankgirl...wow, tell us how you REALLY feel haha just joking I'm still crying on the inside that Norton is out :(
Bandrews1
Bandrews1 - 7/19/2010, 7:00 PM
This is interesting.
juggy4711
juggy4711 - 7/19/2010, 7:00 PM
Doesn't look the part but Brody is awesome so sure why not.
P862010
P862010 - 7/19/2010, 7:01 PM
who says it is gonna be hank
TANKGIRL
TANKGIRL - 7/19/2010, 7:02 PM
UnfriendlySpidey -actually i don't have any feeling for this movie since edward left project
SHAZAMbizznitch
SHAZAMbizznitch - 7/19/2010, 7:08 PM
..AWESOME
Riddlemethis82
Riddlemethis82 - 7/19/2010, 7:13 PM
@username being stupid but is that cap in the middle cause he kind of looks like Rutger Haurer
Riddlemethis82
Riddlemethis82 - 7/19/2010, 7:15 PM
HOW IS BRODY AWESOME.....DISCUSS .. He is not that good at all
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 7/19/2010, 7:15 PM
Username, that pic looks like frakking Donald Trump! Should we get a fan cast goin with him? I'v always said that people pay far too much attention to how the characters are drawn. Different artists have different interpretations, and as well as that, when is the last time you saw an ugly or unusual looking super hero? 99% of em have near perfect features. Thats just how they are drawn. They only really change around eye color, hairstyle/color, facial hair, build etc. In the real world, unfortunately we all look a bit different! And sometimes the best actor for the job will have a big schnoz!
Riddlemethis82
Riddlemethis82 - 7/19/2010, 7:17 PM
@TANKGIRL. norton was never signrd on to the film so how could he leave !!!
Riddlemethis82
Riddlemethis82 - 7/19/2010, 7:17 PM
@TANKGIRL. norton was never signrd on to the film so how could he leave !!!
norrinradd85
norrinradd85 - 7/19/2010, 7:19 PM
If I had it my way these guys would be Hank Pym and Scott Lang.
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Hank Pym- Aaron Eckhart

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Scott Lang- Simon Baker
norrinradd85
norrinradd85 - 7/19/2010, 7:20 PM
Adrien Brody for Bruce Banner!
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