Ant-Man 3 director Peyton Reed explained why Michael Pena’s Luis didn’t appear in the threequel.

Michael Pena’s Luis' absence inAnt-Man and the Wasp: Quantumaniais being explained byMCUdirectorPeyton Reed.

AlthoughDavid Dastmalchian returned in the threequel, the actor didn’t reprise his role as Kurt.

Michael Pena as Luis, Ant-Man 3

Instead, he portrayed an entirely new character, Veb.

Meanwhile,actor T.I.

There are a lot of characters in the movie.

Luis, Michael Peña, Ant-Man

But you never know, especially with all the stuff that happened inEndgame.

Yeah, of course.

I dont even know why people ask.

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Other factors that would’ve prevented Pena to return inAnt-Man 3could’ve been his busy schedule.

In 2022, the actor was featured in two major movies:MoonfallandSecret Headquarters.

Marvel’s Ant-Man 3: David Dastmalchian Is Questionable About If He’ll Return as Kurt

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