Well, the Ant-Man casting really seems to be picking up pace. Yesterday it was announced that Michael Douglas (Behind the Candelabra) has secured the role of Hank Pym alongside Paul Rudd’s (Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues) lead Scott Lang, and now comes word from The Hollywood Reporter that Michael Pena (American Hustle) is in early talks with Marvel studios.
According to the site, Pena is being eyed for a “tough Latino who has to be ready for a lot of physical play”, with several actors having apparently been under consideration ranging from Javier Bardem (Skyfall) to Clifton Collins Jr. (Pacific Rim). No further details about the character are forthcoming, but on the rumour front, This Is Infamous is claiming that Pena is set to play a villain named Castillo – the MCU version of Fidel Castro.
Ant-Man will kick off Phase Three of the Cinematic Universe when it arrives on July 31st 2015, with Edgar Wright (The World’s End) directing.
Originally published January 14, 2014. Updated April 11, 2018.
