Marvel is launching “Phase Three” of its comic book adaptations with plans to make movies starring lesser known Marvel superheroes.
First on the docket is Ant-Man. The movie is due to be released in 2014 and will be directed by Edgar Wright who gained praise and success with SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD and SHAUN OF THE DEAD. Wright was hand-picked by studio heads and they claim that his involvement is the only reason the film is being made.
Another character that will be getting the Hollywood treatment is the master of black magic himself, Doctor Strange.
It’s unclear weather these two characters will appear together in the same movie or have their own movies, but their presence in the Marvel Universe will definitely be hinted at in THE AVENGERS 2.
Are you excited for the Ant-Man and Doctor Strange movies?