New information recently came to light regarding formerAnt-Mandirector Edgar Wright’s well-publicized departure from theMCU.

So, they always felt like they were reaching for something they couldnt achieve."

And in that time, the landscape changed completely.

Ant-Man Edgar Wright MCU

The technology changed completely.

Audiences fell in love with superhero movies.

They had this universe where the movies had to integrate.

Ant-Man 1 movie suit jumping in Hank Pym house

Edgar is an auteur.

Edgar Wright makes Edgar Wright movies.

In the end, thats why it didnt happen, I guess."

Edgar Wright Didn’t Want Other Marvel Characters In His Ant-Man Movie, Says Editor (Exclusive)

We feel connected to that cast as well because Edgar cast it.

The designs are still in it.

There are still a couple of little Edgar Wright ants scuttling around invisibly in those movies."

Former Ant-Man Director Edgar Wright Has Reconnected With Marvel Studios Boss Kevin Feige

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