We got confirmation last week about Hawkeye, Black Widow and the Hulk joining the fight in the AVENGERS movie, of course. But the rumors that have yet to be addressed pertain to Ant-Man and the Wasp’s role in this cinematic team-up. We reported a while back about how Nathan Fillon and Eva Langoria were being rumored to play the incredible-shrinking duo, and then there was that brief hiccup of a rumor about Adrian Brody possibly donning the antennas. Now, Fox News (by way of Bleeding Cool) is furthering the discussion, saying that both actors will be showing up in the second AVENGERS movie.
Here are Fox News’ insider’s words regarding Longoria…
"Marvel is in negotiations with Eva and she is just right for the role… First, she read for the part, then she went into the studio for camera tests. The team liked her for The Wasp so much that she did green screen work in the late spring. She's perfect in size and attitude. Eva is cute, sexy and full of energy for the part."
There haven’t been too many names tossed up to play Ms. Van Dyne, so far (remember that one rumor about Olivia Munn cameoing as her in IRON MAN 2?) but I’d say that Longoria fits. Hell, give her a bob and curl her bangs and she’d look just like her. == TEASER ==
Anyway, here’s what the source had to say about Fillon…
"Nathan Fillon, a favorite of Joss Whedon is set to play Ant-Man… They would be a dynamic duo - both are hilarious and together they will have great comedy and chemistry. It's a win-win if Eva can tie up the role."
Now that Whedon’s officially confirmed as a director, I’d say the chances are more than good we’ll see Fillon in some capacity. Between FIREFLY, SERENITY, BUFFY and DR. HORRIBLE, he’s got an established relationship with Whedon that’s spanned over four projects already… and those kind of relationships tend to endure. These are still, of course, rumors. However, if these names keep popping up this many times, in this many different locations, then you know there’s got to be more to it than just hearsay.
And nobody should be batting an eyelash about there already being a second AVENGERS movie in the works. That shouldn't surprise anybody.
-- Tom Pinchuk is the writer of HYBRID BASTARDS! and UNIMAGINABLE. Pre-order the HYBRID BASTARDS! hardcover now on Amazon.com.