Benedict Cumberbatch cast in the lead role - hitting cinemas in 2016.

 

Good or bad choice?!

I'm sure he'll be more than good enough for the role. I don't read comics, so I can't say as to whether I can see him pulling it off or not, but I have every bit of faith in Marvel and how they've got everything so spot on, for now. I love Paul Rudd, but I'm a bit "eek" at the thought of him being Ant Man, as I can't imagine him being in any kind of semi-serious, superhero role. But again, Marvel know what they want and I'm sure they wouldn't cast someone if they didn't think they were able to pull it off!

Dire choice. Not only do I not like him as an actor but I really cannot see how he can pull the role off, he's too young IMO.

Paul Rudd is a good choice for Ant Man because he's not playing the original one who is a bit serious and sciency, but the one he is playing is a bit less serious.

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