Rumors about Ant-Man.

Casting

• Funnyman Simon Pegg is rumored to play Ant-Man, but stated that he would like to play a Villain rather than Ant-Man himself when addressed on the rumors about his casting in the lead.
• Adrien Brody is top choice for Ant-Man.
• Benedict Cumberbatch is up for a role in a future Marvel Studios film, possibly Ant-Man. ^[1]
• Jared Padalecki is rumored to play Ant-Man.
• Brea Grant is up for the role of Wasp. ^[2]
• Michael C. Hall is another candidate to play Ant-Man.
• Kristen Bell would like to play Wasp. ^[3]
• Malin Akerman, Alice Eve and Rachel Nichols are all being looked at by Marvel Studios to appear in future Marvel films, the role they are up for is possibly The Wasp. ^[4]
• Selena Gomez is rumored to play The Wasp.
• Morena Baccarin, who auditioned for the role of Maria Hill in The Avengers, is rumored for The Wasp. ^[5]
• Gary Oldman, Tony Shalhoub and Burt Reynolds are said to be nominees for Ulysseus Klaw!
• Gary Sinise or Jeremy Irons could do the voice for Ultron.
• Bill Foster could appear in the film, played by Michael Ealy.
• Ms. Marvel could appear in the film, played by Laura Vandervoort who played Supergirl on Smallville.
• Scott Lang could appear, played by Jonas Armstrong.
• Marvel Studios may be circling Bradley Cooper for Henry Pym for the film. ^[6]
• Mary Elizabeth Winstead is open for the part of Janet van Dyne. ^[7]
• Ty Simpkins will be appearing as Harley Keener. ^[8]
• Fans are interested to see Alan Tudyk to play the character. Tudyk worked with Joss Whedon on Firefly and its film continiuation Serenity.

Characters

• Nick Fury could appear at the end wanting Ant-Man and Wasp to join The Avengers.
• Scott Lang and Eric O'Grady the second and third Ant-Men, respectively, will also appear the film.
• Ant-Man will be a Secret Agent instead of a inventor and scientist.
• The Black Panther might appear in the post-credits scene.^{[9] [10]}
• Ultron could be the villain of the film.
• Klaw might join the Masters of Evil!
• Phil Coulson might come back as The Vision. ^[11][12]
• Egghead could be a villain in the film.
• DEBUNKED: Chen Lu could be an antagonist in the film judging, by a rumored post credits scene in Iron Man 3 in filming.^[13]
• Vin Diesel is hinting on portrayed The Vison in a future marvel film. ^[14]

Story

• The film will focus on Hank Pym as Ant-Man in the 1960s in Tales to Astonish style, and a flashforward to Scott Lang as Ant-Man's successor in modern day.
• Ultron may appear in a post credits scene turning Phil Coulson into Vision.
• DEBUNKED: Ant-Man will makes his debut in Iron Man 3.^[15][16]

Production

• Disney has purchased the Ant-Man movie domain.
• Pixar is interested in making an animated Ant-Man movie.
• The Avengers director Joss Whedon is helping out to do the film.
• The film might be a standalone film.
• According to Simon Pegg, filming might start in 2013. ^[17]
• The studio are going release the test reel from comic con. ^[18]
• This will be the start of Phase 3 in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.^[19]
• Casting will be announced at this year's San Diego Comic Con.

References

1. ↑ [http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=267702303246349&id=217181691631744 Marvel Cinematic Universe at Facebook]
2. ↑ Heroes Speedster Up for Wasp in Avengers Movie
3. ↑ "Couples Retreat" Star Kristen Bell talks comics with Marvel.com
4. ↑ 3 Actresses Marvel Is Looking At For Upcoming Films
5. ↑ Joss Whedon Vaguely Recalls THE AVENGERS Early Drafts Including The Wasp
6. ↑ Marvel Studios rumored to be secretly interested in Bradley Cooper for a leading superhero role
7. ↑ [1]
8. ↑ Iron Man 3 Exclusive: Ty Simpkins Talks Cut Kiss Scene & 3 Picture Deal
9. ↑ Scott Pilgrim Director Edgar Wright Sees No Difference Between Video Games and Heroin
10. ↑ Ant-Man To Be A High Tech Secret Agent
11. ↑ THE AVENGERS: The Future Of A Certain Fan Favorite Character---Spoiler Warning
12. ↑ Opinion: Why [SPOILER Will Become The Vision]
13. ↑ ‘Iron Man 3′ Character Details & Potential Post-Credits Scene Spoiler
14. ↑ Is Vin Diesel Hinting An Interest At Playing VISION In A Future MCU Installment?
15. ↑ [2]
16. ↑ [3]
17. ↑ Marvel Studios to shoot 'Ant-Man' beginning January, 2013 in London
18. ↑ [4]
19. ↑ [5]