AntMan and The Wasp Quantumania Press Conference

AntMan and The Wasp Quantumania Press Conference.  That says it all for me.  I have been on countdown for this movie for what feels like forever.  I can’t help but go back to the awesome memoriesvisiting the set for AntMan and The Wasp, or interviewing Paul Rudd for this saga.  Thankfully, finally Quantumania is here!  I had a chance to sit with the creators and talent of the movie.  Here are some of my favorite moments.

Jonathan Majors as Kang The Conqueror in Marvel Studios’ ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA. Photo by Jay Maidment. © 2022 MARVEL.

AntMan and The Wasp Quantumania Press Conference

Here is the list of AntMan and The Wasp Quantumania Press Conference participants:

• Paul Rudd (“Scott Lang/Ant-Man”),
• Evangeline Lilly (“Hope Van Dyne/Wasp”),
• Jonathan Majors “(Kang the Conqueror”),
• Kathryn Newton (“Cassie Lang”),
• Michelle Pfeiffer (“Janet Van Dyne/Wasp”),
• Michael Douglas(“Dr Hank Pym”),
• Peyton Reed (Director),
• Kevin Feige (Producer), 
• Stephen Broussand(Producer), and
• Jeff Loveness (Writer)

Marvel Phase V

Producer Kevin Feige sets the stage for us: “Phase 5 is about introducing a lot of new characters and new heroes to the world. We want to kick off Phase 5 with a third film of characters that were already beloved, which this team certainly is, and utilise them. And who better to face off against one of, if not the biggest villains the MCU’s ever faced than this family who you might think could not handle it?” 

A Deep Dive Into The Quantum Realm

“It is a place that is on the subatomic level where space and time act differently, and that allowed us to time travel at Scott Lang’s suggestion in Endgame, and it allowed us to have this entire manic quantumness in this film, where we go to a point where only Janet had ever seen before.   Where there is an entire universe below the surface where we meet all sorts of fun, crazy characters.”

Kevin Feige reminded us that we first saw this universe in the first AntMan.  It turns out that since then, Paul Rudd has has this idea of exploring and creating the Quantum real.  As a matter of fact, it is what leads to Endgame

The Look and Feel of the Quantum Realm

Peyton Reed shared that inspiration came from many different sources. From electron microscope photography to things like heavy metal magazine in the 70s and 80s.  There is some Mobius, some magic elements, basically a melange of items that led them to create a world that did not exist before in the MCU.

Scott Lang’s Evolution

How does Scott feel about his journey since the first movie was released?  Paul Rudd shares that Scott just really wants to be a dad, and loves that he finally has a chance to spend some “normal” time his daughter…..even if it does not last.

“I think that he’s grown a lot over the course of nine years or so that we’ve been doing these movies. This is a guy who started off in a regular job.  He was brought into this group and has no innate super abilities, but then he went up and fought Thanos.  So he’s experienced a thing or two, and he’s accepted who he is. “

Janet Van Dyne

As you read my AntMan and The Wasp: Quantumania parent guide and review, so see nothing but praise for Michelle Pfeifer in this role.  No one knows much about her, and she is secretive and tight lipped about the Quantum realm. “She is forced to come forth with the truth and in a place where she had hoped she would never see again. And, you know, 30 years is a long time. People have needs. And let’s not be judgmental. And so, I think there are a lot of surprises for the family.”  shared Pfeifer.

About AntMan and The Wasp: Quantumania

Super-Hero partners Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) and Hope van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) return to continue their adventures as Ant-Man and the Wasp. Together, with Hope’s parents Janet van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer) and Hank Pym (Michael Douglas), and Scott’s daughter Cassie Lang (Kathryn Newton), the family finds themselves exploring the Quantum Realm, interacting with strange new creatures and embarking on an adventure that will push them beyond the limits of what they thought possible.

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