‘Ant-Man’ Star Reveals He’s Officially Done With the MCU

Many would argue that Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania has been the largest misfire of the MCU’s Infinity Saga, together with different initiatives like Secret Invasion. Not solely was the movie poorly acquired by critics upon launch, nevertheless it additionally establishes Kang the Conqueror (Jonathan Majors) as the following characteristic villain of the MCU, an concept that has since been discarded. Many of the authentic Ant-Man forged returned to star within the threequel, together with Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, and Michael Douglas. Douglas just lately sat down for an interview with Deadline, and when requested if he would do one other Marvel film, the Hank Pym actor didn’t maintain again on his ideas about returning:

“I don’t think so. I had the experience, and I was excited to do it. I’d never done a green screen picture before. I did The Kominsky Method because I wanted to work with Chuck Lorre and try some comedy. But I’m enjoying my hiatus and enjoying my life. It was overwhelming running the production company and acting at the same time.”

Douglas additionally wouldn’t rule out a return to appearing in the identical interview, citing that he does plan on appearing once more “if something good comes up.” Enjoying Hank Pym each in Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania and What If…? marked two of the final three roles, with the ultimate one approaching Franklin, the Apple TV+ sequence that debuted in April final 12 months. Marvel is gearing up manufacturing on its subsequent main tentpole movie, Avengers: Doomsday, which was just lately delayed from Could to December. Whereas many would assume Douglas would have a job to play within the movie, contemplating he was featured in Avengers: Endgame and starred in Quantumania, it appears he’s content material to let this subsequent period of Avengers motion pictures cross him by. A few of Douglas’ different latest initiatives embrace Inexperienced Eggs and Ham, Animal World, and Unlocked.

Michael Douglas Requested Marvel To Kill Hank Pym

As any Marvel actor has actually change into accustomed to, Douglas has been requested about future MCU initiatives since Quantumania got here out in theaters. Final 12 months, round this time, shortly after Quantumania celebrated its first anniversary, Douglas additionally addressed his MCU future in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. At the moment, he didn’t rule out returning to the MCU, however he did have one situation: Marvel kills off Hank Pym so he might be carried out. Many Marvel followers went into Quantumania anticipating Hank Pym to be one of many characters on the chopping block, however Marvel determined to maintain him as an possibility within the again pocket — one that can seemingly not repay now that he’s carried out appearing for now.

It appears Michael Douglas received’t be returning to the MCU anytime quickly, if ever. Keep tuned to Collider for future updates on Douglas’ appearing profession.

Supply: Deadline