Michael Douglas has been cast in Marvel's upcoming movie Ant-Man.
The actor will play scientist Hank Pym in the Edgar Wright-directed superhero film, with Paul Rudd starring as Scott Lang, Marvel has announced.
In the comics, Pym was the original Ant-Man before the mantle was passed on to Lang.
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige said: "With Hank Pym's rich history in the Marvel Universe, we knew we needed an actor capable of bringing the weight and stature to the role that the character deserves.
"We felt incredibly relieved when Michael Douglas agreed to step into the part with the charm and fortitude he brings to every character he inhabits, and couldn't be more excited to see what he will do to bring Hank Pym to life."
Rudd was announced to have landed the title role of Ant-Man last month, after being tipped as an early favourite for the part. (source)
Another interesting casting choice.
