AntMan Paul Rudd Says People Laughed At Him When He Was Cast

Ant-Man: Paul Rudd Says People Laughed At Him When He Was Cast

Paul Rudd admits that a lot of people laughed at him when they found out that he’s cast as Marvel Cinematic Universe’s version of Ant-Man.

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AntMan Paul Rudd Says People Laughed At Him When He Was Cast

People laughed at Paul Rudd upon learning he was cast as Ant-Man in the MCU. Debuting in 2015’s Ant-Man directed by Peyton Reed, the actor has reprised the character three more times in Captain America: Civil War, Ant-Man & the Wasp, and Avengers: Endgame. Now, he’s expected to be one of the second generation of heroes leading the franchise forward after some of the universe’s founding characters wrapped up their arcs. Still, the actor reveals that he was initially mocked when cast in the role.

Primarily known for his ability to shrink and eventually grow in size, Ant-Man’s power set seems straightforward and perhaps even dull. He doesn’t have any weapons like his fellow heroes, something that Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) points out in the original movie. That said, there are certain capabilities that only Ant-Man can, such as commanding ants. Additionally, the same technology that allows him to change sizes played an important part in bringing those who perished in Thanos’ snap from Avengers: Infinity War via the time heist in Endgame.

As fans wait what’s next for Ant-Man, Rudd looks back at his stint as the MCU hero thus far in a recent conversation with fellow Marvel star Chris Evans for Variety’s “Actors on Actors At Home” series. The actor shares that not only did people laugh at the idea of an Ant-Man, they also found casting him as a superhero humorous. Despite that, he takes the role seriously, knowing its rich history in the comics. Here’s what he said:

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“I would say, ‘I got this part, I’m playing Ant-Man,’ and then they would say, ‘Well what does Ant-Man do?’ I would say, ‘He can shrink to the size of an ant but he retains strength and he can also control ants and talk to ants.’ And people would laugh as I’d explain what the character does.

I’m not the first guy that people would think of when it comes to playing a big superhero. I wanted to try and make a character, a superhero, who was kind of a regular person. The whole world of it, of superherodom, seemed overwhelming and it’s like, ‘What do you do with this?’ you know, to make it identifiable.

These characters are important to many people and you want to treat them with respect and want to do the character a service. And certainly, the character – when he was created by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee and everyone at Marvel – has been around for a while.”

With their prime characters like the X-Men, Fantastic Four, and Spider-Man managed by other studios; Marvel Studios dug deep in their remaining roster to build the MCU. Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr), Captain America (Chris Evans), and the Guardians of the Galaxy didn’t have the name recognition they have now. Even the comic book reading population know that they aren’t the brand’s top tier heroes. While it had its cons, Marvel Studios’ decision to use lesser-known properties paid off as they’re given more creative freedom on how they adapt them on the big screen. It allowed them to offer fans something new. Once the franchise’s foundation was set-up, they ventured to more obscure characters such as Ant-Man and Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) – then soon, the Eternals and Shang-Chi.

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Admittedly, the idea of an Ant-Man is laughable, but instead of shying away from its ridiculousness, Marvel Studios leaned into it, making the original movie more comedic. The casting of Rudd in the role fits the studio’s approach to the property, as he’s mostly known for his work in comedy. That said, his story isn’t all just about fun and laughs, the MCU’s sub-franchise also puts a focus on family – particularly on father-daughter relationships with Scott and Cassie Lang (Abby Ryder Fortson), as well as Hank and Hope Van Dyne (Evangeline Lily)

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