According to Marvel Studios' President Kevin Feige, Oscar winner Michael Douglas has been cast to play 'Hank Pym' the original 'Ant-Man' in director Edgar Wright's upcoming "Ant-Man" feature co-starring Paul Rudd as a criminal named 'Scott Lang' who becomes the second 'Ant-Man':
"With Hank Pym's history in the 'Marvel Universe', we knew we needed an actor capable of bringing the weight and stature to the role that the character deserves," said Feige.
"We felt incredibly relieved when Michael Douglas agreed to step into the part with the charm and fortitude he brings to every character he inhabits, and couldn’t be more excited to see what he will do to bring 'Hank Pym' to life..."
"...'Scott Lang' turned to burglary when his occupation as an electronics expert failed to support his family. Apprehended, he served his prison sentence and was paroled after three years for good behavior. In prison, he furthered his study of electronics and was soon hired by 'Stark International' to work in its design department.
"When his daughter 'Cassie Lang' became seriously ill, Lang decided to return to burglary as a final resort. He broke into the home of 'Dr. Henry Pym' and stole his 'Ant-Man' uniform and shrinking gas canisters.
"Garbed as 'Ant-Man', Lang broke into 'Cross Technological Enterprises' and discovered that 'Dr. Erica Sondheim', the only person capable of helping his daughter, was being held prisoner. He rescued the doctor and was relieved when Sondheim was able to save his beloved Cassie's life.
"Lang had intended to return the Ant-Man costume to Pym and turn himself in for its theft but Pym, aware of the use to which Lang had put the stolen goods, offered to let him keep them, provided he only use them to uphold the law..."
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