Paul Rudd & Steve Carell Joke About ANT-MAN Casting

Paul Rudd & Steve Carell Joke About ANT-MAN Casting

In a video interview with Total Film to promote the Anchorman sequel, Rudd (alongside costar Carell) continues to play it coy when quizzed about being up for the lead in Marvel's Ant-Man movie..though I'm not sure I'm buying it! Click on and see what you think.

By MarkCassidy - Dec 16, 2013 09:12 AM EST
Filed Under: Ant-Man
Source: Total Film



In the following vid, Paul Rudd once again denies all knowledge of being involved with Edgar Wright's Ant-Man beyond the "rumors" we've all heard. But when asked if he'd like to play a superhero he says, depending on the superhero, he'd be as excited about it as any other role - as long as it was a "cool part and an interesting take on stuff". Then Steve Carell chimes in and jokes that he actually wants to play Ant-Man. We don't learn anything new from Rudd in regards to his casting obviously, but lets just say I think he needs to work on his poker face!

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TheWolverine08
TheWolverine08 - 12/16/2013, 9:51 AM
This movie is extremely intriguing. Could be a surprise success.
ATrueHero1987
ATrueHero1987 - 12/16/2013, 9:53 AM
I'm ready to learn who the villain(s) in this movie will be and if Rudd will play the lead or not. Now let me get off this article because I KNOW where it's going to go...
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 12/16/2013, 9:53 AM
Well it could be a major hit or major disappointment. I am sure the movie will be right down the middle.
WruceBayne
WruceBayne - 12/16/2013, 9:58 AM
What happens if Rudd isn't being misleading? Maybe he isn't in the running for Antman.
TheRationalNerd
TheRationalNerd - 12/16/2013, 9:59 AM
It feels more like a heist film more than a scientific brainy movie. I think it'll do great but I'm just wondering as @ATrueHero1987 stated himself "who's going to be the villain/villains" just puzzling you know?

However I'm dying to know if we'll get some I for on The Incredible Hulk sequel and Black Panther. I believe Fiege said by next year we'll know for sure. My lucky guess "Comic-Con" :(
Mastyrwerk
Mastyrwerk - 12/16/2013, 10:23 AM
"You'd be MARVELous".

Well played, Rudd.
thebearjew
thebearjew - 12/16/2013, 10:30 AM
I noticed that too MARVELous
CherryBomb
CherryBomb - 12/16/2013, 10:37 AM
I don't want this to be a purely comedic movie
And the more dramatic roles I've seen Rudd in haven't impressed me.

So, I'm not too optimistic about this potential casting.
DEVLIN712
DEVLIN712 - 12/16/2013, 10:38 AM
Let's start a petition to get Steve Carrel as Doctor Strange!
FantasticSpidey
FantasticSpidey - 12/16/2013, 10:50 AM
Comedic actors are the best actors in the world, it is much harder to be funny than to act like you're in love, or sad.

Whenever you see a comedic actor take on a serious role, if given the right direction, they are usually fantastic. Look at Steve Carell, or Will Ferrell, or Jim Carrey. They have done some films that are just fantastic.
mctrinket
mctrinket - 12/16/2013, 12:17 PM
Steve Carell for Ant Man!
Joementum
Joementum - 12/16/2013, 12:27 PM
Who could replace Garret Morris?



How about Kevin Heart?

Joementum
Joementum - 12/16/2013, 12:37 PM


NightForce
NightForce - 12/16/2013, 1:33 PM
Wow, I do not Rudd as Ant-Man AT ALL. Not one bit.
@Joementum
"Hulk, check this guy out, he's got the strength of a human" LMAO!
AGoodHonestMan
AGoodHonestMan - 12/16/2013, 2:27 PM
@ NFS

On a scale of 1-10 how interested is the guy and who's the villian? MODOK?
Joementum
Joementum - 12/16/2013, 2:29 PM
tossing this in the casting hat

Cartoon22
Cartoon22 - 12/16/2013, 3:22 PM
Joementum that would work the perfect wasp and antman
Bodwulf
Bodwulf - 12/16/2013, 3:54 PM
2nd time he has denied this.....
GreenLanternRulez
GreenLanternRulez - 12/16/2013, 3:55 PM
I want Steve Carrell for AntMan now! Thanks alot random video!
Voiceofthevoiceless
Voiceofthevoiceless - 12/16/2013, 5:41 PM
Wright will kill it, he has not produced/directed one flick I didnt like
AnAvenger
AnAvenger - 12/16/2013, 6:44 PM
Carrell as ant man? Why the [frick] not.
OneAboveAll
OneAboveAll - 12/16/2013, 7:38 PM
Did anyone else notice he said "MARVELous" at the end of the interview?? Huh? huh? You guys know what that means right??????
mgeoff88
mgeoff88 - 12/16/2013, 9:23 PM
What Paul Rudd is wearing looks like something Hank Pym would wear lol.

He is definitely involved with the Ant-Man movie. When a person looks to the left after being asked a question, it means they're thinking about things they have learned in the past.

If he didn't really know anything about Ant-Man, he wouldn't be looking to the left nearly as much as he is.
MightyZeus
MightyZeus - 12/16/2013, 11:09 PM
I'm worried about how this film will turn out. It could be fantastic like 'Iron Man' or it could be a failure like 'Green Lantern'.

On another note, why not give Carrell an acting part in Ant Man
loki668
loki668 - 12/17/2013, 12:25 AM
@Desrow

That's IT!! C'MERE!!!

third3ye
third3ye - 12/17/2013, 3:18 PM
Rudd has the worst poker face.
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