Marvel Confirms: Paul Rudd Is ANT-MAN

Marvel Confirms: Paul Rudd Is ANT-MAN

Marvel has just confirmed that the Anchorman 2 actor has officially signed on to play the lead in Edgar Wright's big-screen take on the diminutive superhero. Have a read of the press release (which still doesn't confirm which incarnation he'll play) after the jump.

By MarkCassidy - Dec 19, 2013 06:12 PM EST
Filed Under: Ant-Man
Source: Marvel.com

Although many of us felt that it was merely a technicality, last night's news only claimed that Rudd was in "early talks" for the Ant-Man role. Well, it seems those talks panned out as Marvel has officially announced that the actor will take the lead in Edgar Wright's movie. Below is the statement from Marvel, which doesn't make mention of which character Rudd will actually play (Hank Pym or Scott Lang etc) and is completely free of plot details, but there are some quotes from Kevin Feige.



Marvel’s “Ant-Man” has found its hero in Paul Rudd, who will star in the new film from director Edgar Wright hitting theaters July 31, 2015!

The casting of Rudd represents the actor that Marvel had long ago identified as its first choice to play Ant-Man, continuing the studio’s desire to cast actors that bring several dimensions to its onscreen heroes. The film’s plot is being kept under wraps.

“When Edgar Wright came to us with the idea of Paul Rudd, we felt a huge sense of relief because the first step in creating any Marvel Studios film is finding the right star," said Marvel's Kevin Feige. "We knew early on that we had found the right person in Paul. When he not only agreed to do it but became as enthusiastic as any actor we’d ever met with about doing the work, we knew we’d found the right guy. We couldn’t be more excited for our audiences to see what he’s going to do to bring Ant-Man to life.”
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DCMarvelFreshman
DCMarvelFreshman - 12/19/2013, 6:41 PM
Wasn't expecting this until after the holidays. Looking forward to what Rudd and Wright offer!
SmellofDuty
SmellofDuty - 12/19/2013, 6:42 PM
I'm quite excited. I haven't seen an Edgar Wright movie I didn't enjoy. Dare I say Scott Pilgrim is my favorite of his?
SmellofDuty
SmellofDuty - 12/19/2013, 6:43 PM
Shaun of The Dead also could be. Hard choice. Or Hot Fuzz. You know what nevermind.
Abary
Abary - 12/19/2013, 6:43 PM
Ok...
ATrueHero1987
ATrueHero1987 - 12/19/2013, 6:43 PM
Cool! We got our Ant-Man.....just not sure which one!!(I think Pym though)
TheSuperguy
TheSuperguy - 12/19/2013, 6:43 PM
Sounds good! Can't wait to see the action sequences; Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, and the World's End all had terrific action scenes.
mk
mk - 12/19/2013, 6:45 PM
now just for the rashida jones casting for wasp.. lol idk
CaptainObvious
CaptainObvious - 12/19/2013, 6:46 PM
@TheSuperguy- Dont' forget Scott Pilgrim vs. The World.
TheSuperguy
TheSuperguy - 12/19/2013, 6:47 PM
@CaptainObvious Right!
TheSuperguy
TheSuperguy - 12/19/2013, 6:49 PM
So to rephrase my comment: All of Wright's films have had terrific action sequences.
THORGodOfThunder
THORGodOfThunder - 12/19/2013, 6:49 PM
NICCCCCCCCE
whoa123
whoa123 - 12/19/2013, 6:50 PM
Yes!
Pasto
Pasto - 12/19/2013, 6:51 PM
I love Steve Carrell.
patriautism
patriautism - 12/19/2013, 6:52 PM
I wanted Aaron Eckhart because he looks just like Pym, But I think this will be amazing anyway.
Demongod20
Demongod20 - 12/19/2013, 6:52 PM
Good news! :)
OwenWilsonsNose
OwenWilsonsNose - 12/19/2013, 6:53 PM
More corny jokes and terrible pacing confirmed.
TheRationalNerd
TheRationalNerd - 12/19/2013, 6:54 PM
If it's Pym we'll have another nerd added to the mix of Banner and Stark! lol

But seriously...where's my Black Panther and Indestructible Hulk news?
BruceWayneNewton
BruceWayneNewton - 12/19/2013, 6:54 PM
Rudd is pretty good but his best movie is still Clueless!
yonny616
yonny616 - 12/19/2013, 6:54 PM
WHY!!!!!!!!!!????????

I wanted Patrick Wilson as Ant-Man! You know what. [frick] it. Give me Patrick Wilson Atom.
Greengo
Greengo - 12/19/2013, 6:55 PM
Lol.

MEH.
tricklove187
tricklove187 - 12/19/2013, 6:55 PM
Must...comment....before....another pop up....appears.
sanyaya
sanyaya - 12/19/2013, 6:55 PM
YYYYYYEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS THAT LYING MOTHERFUKER MY BOY Rudd going to owned
19001560
19001560 - 12/19/2013, 6:55 PM
Marvel, thank you! Haters GTFO!

MagicStingRay
MagicStingRay - 12/19/2013, 6:55 PM
Even though we know practically nothing about the film, I just feel that with Rudd starring and Wright at the helm, this movie will blend just enough humor, heart, and mind-blowing action (if the test footage is any indication)to create one of the more refreshing CBM movies yet.
DanMcNice
DanMcNice - 12/19/2013, 6:56 PM
Good news!! Not my first choice, but I think he will do fine :D

I just hope that Rashida Jones don't get the wasp role...
RyGoR
RyGoR - 12/19/2013, 6:57 PM
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Liverpool4life
Liverpool4life - 12/19/2013, 6:59 PM
I'll take him for the film. Wright has always been good with casting his characters.
OnLeatherWings
OnLeatherWings - 12/19/2013, 6:59 PM
This will be marvels best comedy yet.
Bread
Bread - 12/19/2013, 7:00 PM
Cool?
ScottMontgomery
ScottMontgomery - 12/19/2013, 7:00 PM
Please let him be Hank Pym, I don't care about Scott Lang. I want the original Ant-Man
DefcoN
DefcoN - 12/19/2013, 7:00 PM
Hell yeah! Closing this year with some excellent news! (unless they unveil another big surprise before 2014!)
JayJayCAW
JayJayCAW - 12/19/2013, 7:01 PM
interesting, not really a Marvel guy but I've enjoyed a few stories that involved Ant-Man, Rudd seems like someone who'd fit the character...maybe with a more dryer humor than Robert Downey Jr. and more of a serious/comical over tone.
MrCBM56
MrCBM56 - 12/19/2013, 7:02 PM
[frick] YESSSSSS!!!!!!!
Indy
Indy - 12/19/2013, 7:02 PM
Good for him. He could be good give some love.
Not that much lol.
RancidBane
RancidBane - 12/19/2013, 7:02 PM
Nice Christmas came a week early this year. I guess Marvel is going to tell us who wasp is after christmas
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