While Nathan Fillion has been connected to the role of Ant-Man, for several months now, things may now be official.
UPDATE Apparently the gun was jumped when Joss Whedon named Nathan Filiion for Ant-Man...
SuperHeroHype has been told by Marvel Studios that Whedon was joking.
"unfortunately Ant-Man isn't really in the movie" While this statement is official, it could just be a coverup for Marvel to make an official annoucement Saturday at SDCC. It could also mean that the character may not be in the film, but Fillion could appear as just Dr. Hank Pym, or Giant-Man. We'll know for sure in less than 48 hours.
At the Joss Whedon panel in Ballroom 20 at San Diego Comic Con 2010, fan-favorite actor Nathan Fillion crashed the party in disguise. As a fan in a trench coat, fake mustache, and shades Fillion asks Whedon who his favorite actor was.
After Whedon's answer "Nathan Fillion" of course, he reveals himself. And soon Joss Whedon tells Fillion that he wants him for the 'Ant-Man' role in the forthcoming
Avengers film. Basically confirming the actor & Ant-Man on the roster.
Also, when Fillion's name was tossed in with the role several months ago,
Desperate Housewives actress Eva Longoria was included to portray Ant-Man's wife "Wasp". If true, Eva's involvement should be announced in Marvel's big SDCC presentation in two days.
It's also confirmed that after
The Avengers, Ant-Man will get his own solo film, directed by Edgar Wright. And while the film has a second draft in the works, Nathan Fillion is presumably confirmed to appear lead in the film as well.
With Joss Whedon confirmed for the director’s chair, The Avengers stars Samuel L. Jackson (Nick Fury), Chris Evans (Captain America), Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man), Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye), Mark Ruffalo apparently, and Now Nathan Fillion.
While production is expected to begin early next year, according to sources, Marvel is currently scouting film locations in New York City, with the Queens desired. And Earth’s Mightiest Heroes are set to unite on the big screen May 4, 2012.