Marvel said the choice of Rudd, 44, reflected the studio's
desire "to cast actors that bring several dimensions to its
onscreen heroes."
Rudd is a staple in the comic films from director Judd Apatow,
such as "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," and is currently in theaters
in news anchor send-up "Anchorman 2: The Legend of Ron
Burgundy."
The studio said in a statement that the plot is being kept under
wraps. But in Marvel Comics, Ant-Man is a scientist who invents
a substance that allows him to shrink his size and communicate
with insects.
The film, to be directed by Edgar Wright, is scheduled for
release in mid-2015.
Walt Disney Co. bought Marvel in 2009 for $4.3 billion. The
studio is behind some of the most successful films of recent
years, including the "Iron Man," "Avengers" and "Thor"
franchises.
(Reporting by Mary Milliken; editing
by Mohammad Zargham)
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