“ Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania » raised questions about the future of Scott Longinterpreted by Paul Ruddin the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film featured a mixed performance at the box office and was surrounded by controversy, leaving fans wondering about the possibility of the film’s return Rudd in the role of the miniature hero. During a recent promotional tour for another project, the actor expressed his uncertainty about his future as an actorAnt-man.
“ I have no idea“, confessed Rudd during an interview with the Hollywood Reporterand emphasized that the decision does not lie with him, but with the leaders of Marvel Studioslike for example Kevin Fig. This uncertainty reflects reality MCUwhere plans for sequels and character returns are only revealed to actors once the plans are put into action.
A year after the release of “ Quantumania“, the lack of confirmation about the continuation of the procedure Scott Long raises doubts about its future in the universe Wonder. This climate of uncertainty is part of a time of internal restructuring and evaluation Marvel Studios. Under the direction of Bob Iger, Disney is committed to “ quality before quantity“, which could lead to a reduction in the number of active franchises MCU.
The most recent example of “ Eternal ” illustrates this trend: Despite initial plans for a sequel, reports suggest the project has been abandoned. Despite it, Wonder plans to reintegrate the characters into the universe through a new project, abandoning the controversial title of the original film. Other heroes, such as Captain Marvelcould also be affected by this new approach despite the financial success of their franchise.
In this context of reassessment, the future of many characters in the MCU remains uncertain. The decisions of Wonder and from Disney The coming months will determine which heroes will evolve in this ever-expanding universe and which may, at least temporarily, retreat from the spotlight.