Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures and Marvel Studios’ upcoming American superhero film, Ant-Man has found a new director and writer, two weeks after director and co-writer Edgar Wright dropped out.

Peyton Reed, American television and film director known for his work on Bring It On (2000), Down with Love (2003), The Break-Up (2006), and Yes Man (2008) will direct the movie.

Peyton Reed To Direct Marvel's Ant-Man 1

Adam McKay, American screenwriter, director, comedian, and actor famous for Anchorman (2004), Talladega Nights (2006), and The Other Guys (2010) will contribute to the film’s script.

Synopsis:
“Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, con-man Scott Lang (Rudd) must embrace his inner-hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym (Douglas), protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats.

Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.”

Ant-Man is scheduled to be released on July 17, 2015.

 

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Source: Marvel.

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