Ahead of Avengers: Secret Wars wrapping up the Multiverse Saga, a new online rumor has given fans a peek at what awaits them in the next chapter of the MCU. Rumors suggest fans may see younger versions of two classic characters in the franchise alongside new X-Men, Ghost Rider, and Black Panther.
Scooper James Mack revealed that the next saga of the Marvel Cinematic Universe may introduce younger versions of Janet Van Dyne and Hank Pym. This suggests that older heroes could be recast with younger actors to remain active in the franchise’s current storyline. However, Marvel Studios has not yet confirmed this rumor.
Marvel’s rumored plans for Ant-Man and Wasp could signal a new generation of heroes in the MCU
Michael Douglas portrays Hank Pym in the current Marvel Cinematic Universe, while Michelle Pfeiffer plays Janet van Dyne. Their daughter, Hope van Dyne, takes on the role of The Wasp, and Scott Lang, played by Paul Rudd, embodies Ant-Man. Lang has been featured in his own trilogy of movies as the ant-themed superhero. Pym and van Dyne have also served as Ant-Man and The Wasp in the MCU’s current storyline. With their potential recasting, Marvel could explore period pieces featuring these characters.
Kevin Feige has indicated that Secret Wars will “reset” the MCU. This reset aims to eliminate concepts that have not resonated with fans while retaining the popular elements of the universe. Given the reception of the last Ant-Man movie, Marvel Studios may be considering giving the character one final moment in the spotlight with the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars films.
The landscape of the MCU after Secret Wars is likely to be very different. The events of the movie may reverse character deaths and potentially decanonize significant events from the Infinity and Multiverse Sagas.
Originally reported on SuperHeroHype.
