Take Your First Look At Paul Rudd As Marvel’s Ant-Man

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Paul Rudd is set to become the latest Hollywood star to get a superhero makeover in Marvel’s upcoming Ant-Man, which began principal photography in San Francisco on August 18, with additional filming to take place in Atlanta.

In the film, Rudd plays con-man Scott Lang, who becomes Ant-Man, a superhero with the ability to shrink or enlarge at will, in order to help out his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas), the creator of the Ant-Man suit.

Ant-Man is set for U.S. release on July 17, 2015.

Meet Marvel's Ant-Man

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The Ant-Man suit is originally created by Dr. Hank Pym, played by Michael Douglas.Marvel
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The suit is powered by Pym particles, which allows its wearer to change size at will. Marvel
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Ant-Man can be come as small as an ant.Marvel
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Or grow to a monstrous size to become Giant-Man.Marvel
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Ant-Man comes to theaters on July 17, 2015.Marvel

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