Since joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Michael Douglas has captivated audiences with his portrayal of Hank Pym, the scientific genius behind 'Ant Man' technology. However, in recent statements, Douglas has shared an unusual request to the creators of the saga: the desire to see his character die in a spectacular way in 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania'.
This request not only surprised fans, but also opened debate about the future direction of veteran characters in the franchise. Michael Douglaswith a career full of iconic roles, seems to be looking for an epic closure for his legacy in Marvelalthough—for now—the company has not agreed to their request.
What did Michael Douglas say to Marvel?
The Hollywood star, in an interview with The View, held nothing back when explaining her vision for the end of Hank Pym. Michael Douglas He imagined an outcome where his character shrank to microscopic dimensions, only to end his participation with a spectacle of visual effects. This type of death would have been a milestone within the narrative of Marvelas it would have marked a memorable ending for the beloved character.
“I said I'd like to die a serious death. With all these cool special effects, there has to be some cool way I can shrink to the size of an ant and explode, whatever that may be. I want to use all those effects. But that was in the last one. Now, I don't think I'm going to do another one.“.
Why did Michael Douglas want to kill Hank Pym?
According to Michael Douglas, his request was motivated by the desire to explore new dimensions of the narrative and give Hank Pym a goodbye that was worthy of his contributions to the MCU. Besides, Douglas believes that his character had already reached his full potential and that a dramatic death could serve as a powerful cinematic moment.in addition to providing a rounded and satisfying narrative arc.
Does Michael Douglas want to return to Marvel?
Michael Douglas, During his interview with The View, he commented that he was not sure about returning to the saga. “Now, I don't think I'm going to do another one. (movie)“. However, the actor did not completely rule it out either.
At the moment, it seems unlikely that Hank Pym return in a lead role, given the direction recent storylines have taken.
Michael Douglas was Dr. Hank Pym in 'Ant Man and The Wasp: Quantumania'. Photo: Marvel
How much did 'Ant Man and The Wasp: Quantumania' raise?
'Ant Man and The Wasp: Quantumania' did not meet fans' expectations. Likewise, critics were not enthusiastic and public interest fell abruptly after a promising premiere. The box office collection of this sequel was disappointing, since it closed with less than 500 million dollars globally, a notable decrease compared to previous installments and a setback for Marvel in 2023a year in which 'The Marvels' also faced financial difficulties.
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