HOLLYWOOD -- "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" is kicking off the next phase of stories in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Paul Rudd returns as Scott Lang - also known as Ant-Man.
And what is he in for? So much.
"A lot has happened in this guy's life," said Rudd. "You want to say, 'Boy, he can't catch a break. These people. Here we go again!' He's already saved the universe. I mean, my God, can't the guy just like, sit and breathe for 10 minutes before he has to go up and face Kang the Conqueror?"
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Clearly, Rudd is letting us know there is humor mixed in with the action on "Ant Man and the Wasp Quantumania."
A big part of the film centers on Lang and his desire to be a present and loving father. Kathryn Newton joins the cast as his daughter, the now grown-up Cassie Lang. The young actress says she is still trying to get the hang of this "Marvel Universe secrets" thing.
"I keep spoiling stuff in interviews. I have not been trained well enough to be part of the MCU," laughed Newton. "I've always wanted to be a Marvel superhero my whole life. It's a dream come true. It really is. Like, I saw 'Iron Man' when I was eight years old. I was like, 'I want to be a Marvel superhero, and if I'm not a Marvel superhero by the time I'm 25, I should get another career figured out.' That was like my goal. So I'm proof that if you dream, dream big, because your dream will come true because mine did."
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"Ant Man and the Wasp Quantumania" is in theaters Friday, Feb. 17.
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