Good news for Ant-Man fans such as myself, as Marvel is bringing backPeyton Reedto directAnt-Man 3, sources confirm to Collider.
Paul Ruddwill no doubt be back as thief-turned-superhero Scott Lang, and you can bet he’ll be joined once again byEvangeline Lilly’s Wasp. I’d also expectMichael DouglasandMichelle Pfeifferto return as Hank Pym and Janet Van Dyne, andJudy Greerto return as Scott’s ex-wife. AndMichael Pena,David DastmalchianandTip ‘T.I.’ Harristo return as Luis, Kurt and Dave. Because really, what is Ant-Man without his wacky supporting cast?
Of course, there’s no cast confirmed yet – probably because Marvel has yet to name a writer, so there may not even be a script at this point – but I think it’s safe to assume that most if not all of the actors listed above will return for the sequel.Kevin Feigewill produceAnt-Man 3, which is expected to shoot at the end of next year, or possibly even early 2021. Either way, the film will followDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of MadnessandThor: Love and Thunderin the Marvel production pipeline.
Reed directed 2015’sAnt-Manand its 2018 sequelAnt-Man and the Wasp, and his other credits includeBring It On,Down with Love,The Break-UpandYes Man, which is why he was considered a natural fit for the most comedic of Marvel’s franchises. I, for one, considerAnt-Manto be the gold standard of the MCU, as not only did it boast inventive action sequences, but it had both humor and heart. That can be a tricky combination, and I agree that the sequel wasn’t on par with the original, but that first Ant-Man movie was a delight, so I’m glad Marvel is giving Reed a chance to complete his trilogy.
The originalAnt-Man, developed myEdgar Wright, grossed $519 million worldwide, while the Reed-developed sequel took in $622 million worldwide. Rudd also reprised his pint-sized role inCaptain America: Civil WarandAvengers: Endgame. Reed is represented by WME, andthe Hollywood Reporterbroke the news of his hiring. For more news from the MCU and all things Marvel-related,click here.
