What Does Paul Rudd Say About His ANT-MAN Casting?

What Does Paul Rudd Say About His ANT-MAN Casting?

In a short video from the Anchorman sequel's red carpet premiere, actor Paul Rudd is finally asked whether he's the front-runner to play Hank Pym in Marvel's Ant-Man. Check it out after the jump!

News
By DCMarvelFreshman - Dec 11, 2013 03:12 PM EST
Filed Under: Ant-Man
Source: Absolute Radio



"Oh, that's all rumors man," Paul Rudd told an Absolute Radio interviewer who asked the Anchorman: The Legend Continues star about reports that he is the front-runner to play Hank Pym in Marvel's Ant-Man movie. "There's nothing I know, sorry," the actor added oh so blatantly.

After his name was first mentioned alongside Joseph Gordon-Levitt's back in October, Paul Rudd reportedly became the top contender to lead the Edgar Wright-directed film a few weeks ago. But judging by Rudd's response above, he's either declined Marvel's offer - there were rumors that he wanted more money for the role - or he's yet to sign on officially and he's just abiding by his non-disclosure agreement. Anyhow, Ant-Man is scheduled for release July 31, 2015. What do you think?
ANT-MAN Star Evangeline Lilly Says She Has No Contractual Obligations Following Decision To Quit Acting
Related:

ANT-MAN Star Evangeline Lilly Says She Has No "Contractual Obligations" Following Decision To Quit Acting
ANT-MAN Star Evangeline Lilly Confirms She's Stepping Away From Acting - What Does This Mean For The Wasp?
Recommended For You:

ANT-MAN Star Evangeline Lilly Confirms She's Stepping Away From Acting - What Does This Mean For The Wasp?

DISCLAIMER: As a user generated site and platform, ComicBookMovie.com is protected under the DMCA (Digital Millenium Copyright Act) and "Safe Harbor" provisions.

This post was submitted by a user who has agreed to our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines. ComicBookMovie.com will disable users who knowingly commit plagiarism, piracy, trademark or copyright infringement. Please CONTACT US for expeditious removal of copyrighted/trademarked content. CLICK HERE to learn more about our copyright and trademark policies.

Note that 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.

Do you have what it takes to write for us?
Want to contribute?
1 2
NYCGEEK
NYCGEEK - 12/11/2013, 3:53 PM
Yeah...ok. That's what they ALL say.
MrCBM56
MrCBM56 - 12/11/2013, 3:53 PM
Uh... not sure.

Didn't Edgar confirm he was talking to Rudd or atleast hinted as it?

That's too bad... I think he would be awesome.
MoodyMax
MoodyMax - 12/11/2013, 3:55 PM
Yeah, Heaven forbid you take a few seconds out of your life.

And yeah, that was a bullshit response by Rudd that anyone could see through if I've ever seen one.
MoodyMax
MoodyMax - 12/11/2013, 3:56 PM
By the way, jackass, read below the video. Some of the idiots here, I swear.
DEVLIN712
DEVLIN712 - 12/11/2013, 4:01 PM
The classic deflection
Interestein
Interestein - 12/11/2013, 4:04 PM
He would be awesome, but I still think Fillion was born for this role, such a missed opportunity.
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 12/11/2013, 4:05 PM
Least convincing poker face EVER. He's Ant-Man alright!
WruceBayne
WruceBayne - 12/11/2013, 4:12 PM
What happens if he doesn't end up as Antman? I see there is going to be a lot of butt-hurt fanboys.
Superman8
Superman8 - 12/11/2013, 4:19 PM
If he hasn't talked to anybody about it, how the hell does he know that the reporter says Ant-Man? How do you even know what Ant-Man is if you haven't talked to anyone about it?
TelaVizion
TelaVizion - 12/11/2013, 4:24 PM
How bout they stop asking bout a movie that don't come out til 2015
ManDeth
ManDeth - 12/11/2013, 4:25 PM
Who started the rumor? Because its a lie!
SuperCat
SuperCat - 12/11/2013, 4:26 PM
NightBoyWonder
NightBoyWonder - 12/11/2013, 4:28 PM
His reaction was like "Shit they know!"
SageMode
SageMode - 12/11/2013, 4:36 PM
@Rudd's response......


GIFSoup
CaptainAmerica31
CaptainAmerica31 - 12/11/2013, 4:50 PM
At least he tried lol
DaVinci31
DaVinci31 - 12/11/2013, 4:50 PM
Bodwulf
Bodwulf - 12/11/2013, 4:51 PM
Sephiroth
Sephiroth - 12/11/2013, 4:52 PM
Idk I wanna believe that he's lying
DaVinci31
DaVinci31 - 12/11/2013, 4:54 PM




McNyagano
McNyagano - 12/11/2013, 4:57 PM
Really Paul, really?
DaVinci31
DaVinci31 - 12/11/2013, 4:57 PM
What the hell is this movie even going to be about? Ultron's birth from his own hands is what causes anything relatively interesting to happen to his life.
MBZ1993
MBZ1993 - 12/11/2013, 4:58 PM
Brian Fantana: "PANADA WATCH!!!"

he's just trying to avoid answering so he wont slip anything out hes definitely ant man
LittleDanglyThing
LittleDanglyThing - 12/11/2013, 4:59 PM
Yea he's totally Ant-Man.
Can't wait!
Largo161
Largo161 - 12/11/2013, 5:14 PM
I was convinced he was seriously up for the role when I noticed, while watching him host Saturday Night Live last week, that he's gotten into really good shape.
OnLeatherWings
OnLeatherWings - 12/11/2013, 5:29 PM
Uugghhhhhhhh
JasonBlue
JasonBlue - 12/11/2013, 5:31 PM
Paul Rudd is a major douche in real life.
Super12
Super12 - 12/11/2013, 5:34 PM
He honestly doesn't know. He's probably auditioned and maybe even got an offer but he doesn't have the part yet so he's going to continue to confirm that its just rumors. Why give away a potential employer's secret before you even have the job?

He's not lying. This is Hollywood business as usual. No one should be surprised by this lol
MisterNiceGuy
MisterNiceGuy - 12/11/2013, 5:40 PM
@JasonBlue, how so? Because that is legitimately disapointing
1 2
Related Headlines
Latest Headlines

Hot Headlines Hot Headlines

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Anime & Manga

Gaming

Horror

Cartoons & Animated Features

Action Movies & TV

Pro Wrestling & MMA News
View Recorder