Ant-Man: The Movie is official!

[jye4ever]

Ant-Man star Evangeline Lilly (The Hobbit series) has revealed that she almost quit the Marvel movie when original director Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead) left the project.

Speaking to BuzzFeed, Lilly said that she agreed to work on Ant-Man after hearing of Paul Rudd's casting as the titular hero. Wowed and "surprised" by Wright's original script, Lilly also admired "how carefully Marvel Studios had built an integrated cinematic world out of seemingly disparate superhero stories."

However, when Wright left the project over creative disputes with Marvel, Lilly says she was "shocked." The actress says she rationalized, "Well, if it’s because Marvel are big bullies, and they just want a puppet and not someone with a vision, I’m not interested in being in this movie, which is what I was afraid of.”
Lilly said she didn't sign a contract until she read the revised script, which happened only one day before her costume fittings to prepare for her role as Hope Van Dyne -- the daughter of Michael Douglas' Hank Pym and Janet Van Dyne (the comics' original Wasp).

Upon reading the new script, Lilly realized that Wright's vision didn't quite fit into the established Marvel Cinematic Universe. "Edgar’s incredible vision — which would have been, like, classic comic book — it would have been such a riot to film [and] it would have been so much fun to watch," says Lilly, "[But] it wouldn’t have fit in the Marvel Universe. It would have stuck out like a sore thumb, no matter how good it was."

 

[DiFabio]

They paid her off with some lembas.

 

[jye4ever]

Cgi lembas to boot.

 

[The Clown Prince of Crime]

Lilly said that she agreed to work on Ant-Man after hearing of Paul Rudd's casting as the titular hero. Wowed and "surprised" by Wright's original script."When Wright left the project over creative disputes with Marvel, Lilly says she was "shocked." The actress says she rationalized. Well, if it’s because Marvel are big bullies, and they just want a puppet and not someone with a vision, I’m not interested in being in this movie

Marvel's tactic

Upon reading the new script, Lilly realized that Wright's vision didn't quite fit into the established Marvel Cinematic Universe.

 

[jye4ever]

 

[karamazov80]

Marvel's tactic

LOL

The more realistic story would be, "Evangeline was ready to walk after Wright left. . .and then realized she hadn't been in a TV show or movie anyone cared about in years and needed the money, so. . ."

 

[jye4ever]

 

[Uncanny Web-Slinger]

Ant-Man star Evangeline Lilly (The Hobbit series) has revealed that she almost quit the Marvel movie when original director Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead) left the project.

Speaking to BuzzFeed, Lilly said that she agreed to work on Ant-Man after hearing of Paul Rudd's casting as the titular hero. Wowed and "surprised" by Wright's original script, Lilly also admired "how carefully Marvel Studios had built an integrated cinematic world out of seemingly disparate superhero stories."

However, when Wright left the project over creative disputes with Marvel, Lilly says she was "shocked." The actress says she rationalized, "Well, if it’s because Marvel are big bullies, and they just want a puppet and not someone with a vision, I’m not interested in being in this movie, which is what I was afraid of.”
Lilly said she didn't sign a contract until she read the revised script, which happened only one day before her costume fittings to prepare for her role as Hope Van Dyne -- the daughter of Michael Douglas' Hank Pym and Janet Van Dyne (the comics' original Wasp).

Upon reading the new script, Lilly realized that Wright's vision didn't quite fit into the established Marvel Cinematic Universe. "Edgar’s incredible vision — which would have been, like, classic comic book — it would have been such a riot to film [and] it would have been so much fun to watch," says Lilly, "[But] it wouldn’t have fit in the Marvel Universe. It would have stuck out like a sore thumb, no matter how good it was."

Would much prefer a great separate Ant-Man movie than a lesser quality shared one

 

[MegaPrime33]

I wonder if Edgar's vision was more in line with Ang Lee's Hulk, and Marvel very much wanted to stay far away from that.

 

[karamazov80]

Would much prefer a great separate Ant-Man movie than a lesser quality shared one

Well, with Marvel Studios there has to be a compromise. But most filmmakers have found ways to integrate their films into the larger shared universe while still pumping out very high quality films. If the Wright issue was one of mood and tonality, then there may not have been a middle ground, but if it was in terms of story elements then it would be too bad if he wasn't able to make the compromises necessary. He is a distinctive filmmaker, and I think his humor and insight into human behavior would have been a welcome addition to the Marvel Studios library.

 

[dragonsleeper]

I wonder if Edgar's vision was more in line with Ang Lee's Hulk, and Marvel very much wanted to stay far away from that.

most likely scenario. Marvel just protecting it's property from non-comic reading idiot artists

 

[jye4ever]

Well, with Marvel Studios there has to be a compromise. But most filmmakers have found ways to integrate their films into the larger shared universe while still pumping out very high quality films. If the Wright issue was one of mood and tonality, then there may not have been a middle ground, but if it was in terms of story elements then it would be too bad if he wasn't able to make the compromises necessary. He is a distinctive filmmaker, and I think his humor and insight into human behavior would have been a welcome addition to the Marvel Studios library.

Had he started the movie it would've been a Fincher Alien 3 all over again.

 

[nexus]

If Hope Van Dyne doesn't become Wasp I'm going to be very disappointed. I finally made peace with the fact that this wouldn't be Pym Ant Man and Janet Wasp, and was reassured when they said Lily would be Hope Van Dyne. So I'm hoping we still get Ant Man and Wasp in the Avengers, if not as Hank and Janet the as Scott and Hope. Please don't let Hope's power be growing (I.e. Stature). If there needs to be a Giant Man or Goliath it should be Scott or maybe even Bill Foster if they want to split the character.

 

[guy66657]

Well since Cassie is in the movie, I'd hope they just save Stature for a possible Young Avengers shtick.

 

[nexus]

Things have been pretty quiet on this movie. Yellowjacket looks pretty cool. Still no Wasp in the promo piece. Hopefully they are just holding back the reveal. I'd even be fine with an after credits cameo.

 

[Bardoon]

Clearest image of Yellowjacket I've seen so far. I dig the costume, very much in theme with being the "Anti-Ant Man".

Plus, the comic Yellowjacket costume is rather...ridiculous....

 

[Brainiac]

Yellowjacket looks awesome there

 

[Uncanny Web-Slinger]

Both look fantastic.

Clearest image of Yellowjacket I've seen so far. I dig the costume, very much in theme with being the "Anti-Ant Man".

Plus, the comic Yellowjacket costume is rather...ridiculous....

So was Electros. People still hated that it was changed

 

[RIDDICK]

Yellowjacket looks awesome

Ant-man's costume is growin on me with every new image.

 

[CallMeTheDoctor]

I'm just interested to see Rudd's acting. He has been in Apatow's shadow for sooooo long.