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Michael Douglas would like to “kick some serious ass” as the original Ant-Man in a prequel movie

June 30, 2018 by Gary Collinson

When it was first announced that Marvel Studios would be going with Scott Lang as its Ant-Man for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, there was some disappointment amongst fans over the fact that we wouldn’t get to see Dr. Henry ‘Hank’ Pym suiting up as the miniature hero.

Michael Douglas was of course subsequently announced as securing the role of Hank Pym, a founding Avenger in the Marvel comic books, and it seems that Douglas is keen to “kick some serious ass” as the original Ant-Man should the opportunity for a prequel movie arise.

“I’d like to see [Pym], if there’s magic, we do movie magic in terms of flashbacks,” Douglas tells Screen Rant during a press interview for the upcoming release of Marvel’s Ant-Man and the Wasp. “How about getting Hank back to his prime age as the Original Ant-Man and kick some serious ass? I’m ready. I’m geared. I need a good stunt double. You know, I’ll find him, but now you can make me look 40 years younger let’s do the whole job!”

SEE ALSO: Read our ★★★★ review of Ant-Man and the Wasp here

SEE ALSO: Ant-Man and the Wasp director “dreaming” of bringing Fantastic Four into the Marvel Cinematic Universe

So, how about it? Would you be keen on seeing a digitally de-aged Michael Douglas and Michelle Pfeiffer as the original Ant-Man and the Wasp? Let us know in the comments below…

From the Marvel Cinematic Universe comes Ant-Man and The Wasp, a new chapter featuring heroes with the astonishing ability to shrink. In the aftermath of Captain America: Civil War, Scott Lang grapples with the consequences of his choices as both a super hero and a father. As he struggles to rebalance his life with his responsibilities as Ant-Man, he’s confronted by Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym with an urgent new mission. Scott must once again put on the suit and learn to fight alongside the Wasp as the team works together to uncover secrets from the past.

Ant-Man and The Wasp sees Peyton Reed returning to the director’s chair and stars Paul Rudd (Scott Lang), Evangeline Lilly (Hope Van Dyne), Michael Douglas (Hank Pym), Michael Pena (Luis), David Dastmalchian (Kurt), Abby Ryder Fortson (Cassie Lang), Judy Greer (Maggie), Bobby Cannavale (Paxton) and T.I. (Dave), while new additions to the cast include Michelle Pfeiffer as Janet Van Dyne, Laurence Fishburne as Dr. Bill Foster/Goliath, Hannah John-Kamen as The Ghost, Walton Goggins as Sonny Burch and Randall Park as Jimmy Woo.

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Ant-Man, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Michael Douglas

About Gary Collinson

Gary Collinson is a film, TV and digital content producer and writer who is the Editor-in-Chief of the pop culture website Flickering Myth and producer of the gothic horror feature 'The Baby in the Basket' and suspense thriller 'Death Among the Pines'.

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