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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Jacob Stolworthy

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Marvel star says studio refused request for character to be killed off - The Untold Story

  • Oscar-winning actor Michael Douglas has revealed he wanted his character Hank Pym to be killed off after starring in two Ant-Man films.
  • Douglas explained on the Happy Sad Confused podcast that Marvel studio bosses refused his request due to terms in his contract.
  • Although he enjoyed working with co-stars such as Paul Rudd, the 82-year-old actor described green screen work as challenging.
  • He subsequently reprised the role in Avengers: Endgame and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania before deciding to take a hiatus from acting.
  • Douglas confirmed he will not be returning for the upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday as he chooses to accept fewer roles in his 80s.

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