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  • Jonathan Majors Teases His “Warrior Version” of Kang the Conquerer in ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ Sequel

    Jonathan Majors Teases His “Warrior Version” of Kang the Conquerer in ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ Sequel

    Kang the Conqueror will soon arrive in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Jonathan Majors first appeared as his Variant He Who Remains in Loki, but our true first introduction to the character won’t be until next year. He is teased as the big bad of this Multiverse Saga, especially with Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, but it seems that we’ll see just how vicious he can be in the Ant-Man and the Wasp sequel.

    Majors revealed in an interview with Variety that he added ten pounds of muscle to prepare for the role. While he’s also been busy preparing for this time in the upcoming Creed sequel, it seems the main inspiration was that he can explore different Variants of Kang throughout his Marvel cinematic Universe tenure.

    It was the character and dimensions of Kang [that drew me to the role]. And the potential that it had. I thought, ‘I’ll take a chance on that

    Jonathan Majors

    According to his coach Jamie Sawyer, we may also get a very combat-focused take on the character in Quanumania; one of the reasons he also added the muscle is to ensure that he was fittingly reflecting his role.

    He is the warrior version of Kang, so there was a focus on what that warrior would look like who’s been around through the ages and has developed every type of combat skill. It was about making him look like an imposing figure.

    Jamie Sawyer

    Even Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige teased that the actor has a presence when he enters the room, which adds to his position as the new big bad for the franchise moving forward. We’ll see what they may have planned for the character and what other versions we might see

    Source: Variety

  • D23: ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ Sequel to Lead into ‘Avengers: The Kang Dynasty’

    D23: ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ Sequel to Lead into ‘Avengers: The Kang Dynasty’

    We’ve all heard a while back that Jonathan Majors would become the next major villain of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as he’ll take on the role of Kang the Conqueror. He also briefly appeared in Loki to excite his future villainous turn. Still, the team has revealed that Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania will also be the film to kick off Phase 5 and lead into Avengers. The Kang Dynasty as shown during the D23 panel.

  • ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ Director Teases ‘Quantumania’s Will “Do Some Things Differently”

    ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ Director Teases ‘Quantumania’s Will “Do Some Things Differently”

    It’s crazy to think that we’re about to get the third entry in the Ant-Man and the Wasp franchise. Not only did it go through quite a few changes, but San Diego Comic-Con highlighted how this film will be the one to tease the true Kang the Conqueror’s arrival in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He will be the one to build up where the entire arc is heading; ironic how the introduction of the Quantum Realm did the same for Avengers: Endgame.

    In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, he did hint that the threequel will potentially head into some new territory, especially in regard to the size of this franchise. Up until now, it was on the smaller side for the MCU and it seems they wanted to go big with the third entry.

    Well, I think we were thrilled to get to do a third Ant-Man movie and do a trilogy. And we knew if we were gonna do that we wanted to do some things differently. We really wanted to take a hard left turn and make a movie that was even more epic, but still progress the story of these family dynamics.

    Peyton Reed

    He also teases what we can expect from our favorite characters, who are facing some new challenges as a result of Lang’s absence during the five years leading into Endgame.

    And everything that’s going on between Scott and Hope and Cassie… Cassie, who’s now 18 years old, and maybe Scott doesn’t quite know how to relate to her as an adult, because he lost those five years from the events of Endgame

    Peyton Reed

    It definitely will shake up the dynamic, but it’s great they want to keep the “family” at the heart of the story. No matter what realm they entered, it still was about the familial relationships everyone shared throughout. So, it just wouldn’t be the same without it, especially going into a story that will be much grander in scale.

    Source: Entertainment Weekly

  • Kathryn Newton on Where We Find Cassie Lang in ‘Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania’

    Kathryn Newton on Where We Find Cassie Lang in ‘Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania’

    Of the many Marvel Studios projects presented during Saturday’s Hall H presentation at San Diego Comic-Con, Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania was one to make quite the impression, giving those in attendance their first look at Jonathon Majors as Kang the Conqueror. Alongside Kang, however, was the first look at Kathryn Newton as Cassie Lang, making her Marvel Cinematic Universe debut.

    The first footage shown to attendees in Hall H revealed that Newton’s Cassie Lang isn’t in the Quantum Realm. She’s actually in Jail. Of course, not much context was given as the film isn’t out until next year. But Newton did comment on the scene when Variety caught up with her after the panel.

    She was in jail, I can’t believe that they showed that. I love that that was the intro to Cassie, first of all, that experience was so fun for me. I couldn’t even see anybody but I could feel everybody there, I could feel you all out there and I hoped you liked Cassie Lang a little bit, the little bit that you saw. Yeah, she’s in jail, she’s not up to no good, she’s up to good, okay.

    Kathryn Newton

    Ahead of the Marvel Studios Hall H presentation, we got our first look at Cassie Lang suited up alongside her father and Hope Van Dyne, all sporting new outfits in what looked to be a Quantum Realm-esque background with our first look at Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror looming over. 

    Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania is set to hit theaters on February 17th, 2023

  • SDCC: Jonathan Majors on Seeing His Kang Performance in ‘Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania’

    SDCC: Jonathan Majors on Seeing His Kang Performance in ‘Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania’

    At the tail end of Loki, the curtain was thrown back and audiences were introduced to He Who Remains. Played by Jonathan Majors, he’s a variant of the threat that has yet to come, Kang the Conquerer. The character is set to make his Marvel Cinematic debut in the upcoming sequel to Ant-Man and The Wasp as the main threat, and will seemingly return in Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and Avengers: Secret Wars, but lets not get ahead of ourselves there.

    Those lucky enough to be in attendance at Marvel Studios Hall H panel were able to catch a first look at Majors in action and Variety was able to chat with the actor and ask him how he felt to be playing the next big bad in the MCU.

    It was surreal, it was so surreal actually that as we were, as I was backstage watching the clip, I was listening to the voice and the words and I went “I know that, but where is that coming” and then I went “Oh thats him! thats him, thats Kang” you know thats how surreal its been, and then I was just over there when my friend and publicist showed me the Kang Dynasty beat and that was wild, so im still, I apologize because im just so afloaty.”

    Jonathan Majors

    Just before the panel we were given an early look at Kang via artwork by Andy Park with the first poster for Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania showing us Scott, Hope, and Cassie in a quantum realm-esque habitat with the conquerer himself looming over the trio.

    Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania is set to hit theaters on February 17th, 2023

    Source: Twitter

  • SDCC: First Footage Description of ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’

    SDCC: First Footage Description of ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’

    After a long wait, San Diego Comic-Con is finally here. Not only that, but we also have Marvel Studios’ grand return to the event giving us a glimpse of what is to come. There have been many theories of what to expect, especially with Phase 4 slowly coming to an end. Well, now that the wait is over we got a few glimpses at some already well-established projects such as Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.

    According to those in attendance, the first footage from Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania was featured in a reel made just for the convention. The brief teaser reportedly included glances at Bill Murray’s unnamed character, the Quantum Realm, and Jonathan Majors’ Kang the Conquerer. Apparently, the teaser was heavy on the idea all roads lead to conquering. Another small detail confirms Paul Rudd’s Scott Lang will have a new job as an author when fans see him next. At one point, Kang speaks to him and says:

    “You’re an interesting man, Scott Lang. You’ve lost a lot of time. But time, it isn’t what you think.“

    The villainous MODOK also makes his first appearance in the trailer. His shot is said to be very quick, only revealing his large mechanic head. No discernable actor could be seen as the character.

    Source: SDCC

  • SDCC: First Look at ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ Sequel’s Kang and Stature

    SDCC: First Look at ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ Sequel’s Kang and Stature

    We’re still some time away from the official Marvel Studios panel, but in a surprising move, it seems that Marvel Studios Andy Parkart has shared an early look at Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Not only that, but it also includes our first teaser of Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror, as well as the design of Cassie Lang’s costume as Stature, the first time confirming she’ll take on the role in the upcoming film.

  • REPORT: Christophe Beck Returning to Compose ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ Sequel

    REPORT: Christophe Beck Returning to Compose ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ Sequel

    We’ve heard surprisingly very little of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. While the film has finished production and some spoilery rumors are making the rounds, Marvel Studios has been mainly focused on its 2022 releases. Plus, there’s still some time before the film hits theaters in February of next year. Yet, it seems one detail has managed to find its way online through Film Music Reporter.

    If the report is true, it seems that Christophe Beck has returned to once again score an Ant-Man film. He previously worked on the first two entries of the trilogy, but also went on to work on WandaVision and Hawkeye, where he collaborated with Michael Paraskevas. This actually matches with a recent tease from Beck that he’s already involved with a Marvel project.

    Beck has left quite an imprint on the Marvel Cinematic Universe and it’s exciting to see him back. He’s also the first to get to score Kang the Conqueror’s theme, which will likely become a recurring one throughout the future franchise. So, we’ll see what he’ll bring to this thrid entry, especially with the promising new additions that could set up some exciting future developments.

    Source: Film Music Reporter

  • ‘The Marvels’ and ‘Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania’ Swap Release Dates

    ‘The Marvels’ and ‘Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania’ Swap Release Dates

    Two of Marvel Studios’ 2023 films have swapped dates. Captain Marvel sequel The Marvels was previously dated for release in February 2023, and will now release in July 2023. While the third film in the Ant-Man series, Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania which was previously set to release in July 2023 has moved up to February 2023. 

    Deadline reported that both films are moving along well but that the Paul Rudd film was a little further along in the process. Both films started filming last Summer in London, and are equally set to continue stories on a wider stage than the films before them. With Quantumania potentially having connections to Loki Season 2 through Kang, it will be interesting to see where they connect in the timeline. Similarly, it is expected that Secret Invasion will connect to The Marvels through the Kree-Skrull tensions. The Samuel L. Jackson-led series seems like it may have a more direct connection, where Kang’s variants are separate people. Yet it is unclear exactly when Secret Invasion will take place in relation to The Marvels. Lots still yet to be discovered.

    In terms of the productions, it’s great to hear that both films are moving along nicely. Keeping the Marvel Studios dates means fans aren’t really losing anything. The swap of dates means there will be more for fans to discuss and theorize in relation to what happens when. It will be an exciting slate for 2023 for the Marvel Cinematic Universe regardless of the date swaps.

    Sources: Deadline

  • Michelle Pfeiffer Was Hesitant on Joining ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’

    Michelle Pfeiffer Was Hesitant on Joining ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’

    Ant-Man and the Wasp finally introduced us to Janet Van Dyne, and many were excited when we found out that it was Michelle Pfeiffer who had taken on the role. The icon was a perfect choice for the aged-up version of the character that got lost in the Quantum Realm long ago. In an interview with Jimmy Fallon, the actress revealed that she was quite hesitant about even joining the production, as she was only given a few details on her character by director Peyton Reed.

    They’re very mysterious, and they’re very secretive, of course, with their storylines. It’s a little hard because I met with Peyton, and I knew a little bit about the character, but there was no script. You have to commit without actually having read anything.

    Michelle Pfeiffer

    She highlights that one challenge is how often the scripts change throughout production. It is commonly done by the creative team as they updated elements and even as a measure to keep as many secrets as possible. Of course, it adds some hesitation to join the project.

    It wouldn’t have mattered because it all changes anyway. You don’t really know what you’re getting into, and then you get a script right before you start shooting, and then it changes every day. And then you shoot the movie, and you wrap, and then it changes again.

    Michelle Pfeiffer

    What needs to be pointed out though is that Pfeiffer also has been rather open on her almost backing out of every single film role she ever had. She confirmed that in an interview back in 2018, and it probably wasn’t much different here but she is luckily confirmed to return for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.

    Source: YouTube via The Hollywood Reporter