"Ant-Man" did much better in the Chinese box office than in North America. (Photo : YouTube/Marvel Entertainment)
The reason why Edgar Wright dropped Marvel's "Ant-Man" has been revealed.
A source told Birth Movies Death that Wright was driven off by the notes of the Marvel Studio's Creative Committee, which struggled on creativity and was motivated by the "save the cat" story logic.
The Creative Committee was reported to be "tardy" with their notes, which delayed the development of the film. In addition, it has also been reported that Marvel Studios had some "battles" with the Creative Committee, in which the latter concentrated on the scientific details of the film, leaving behind the overall tone of the script.
According to Cinema Blend, Wright was on board to develop Marvel's "Ant-Man" for a few years prior he left it to its new director, Peyton Reed. Then, "Ant-Man" actor Paul Rudd and Adam McKay contributed to editing the script after Reed took over the director's seat. Later, Reed revealed that the final cut had Wright's ideas and he was given credit at the end of the film.
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige will be the one in charge on choosing the creative leads for the studios upcoming film. Since the studio is entering its Phase Three, it is assumed that the will changes in the upcoming films' approach on the storyline and the creative setting.
Meanwhile, Ant-Man is set to appear in Joe Russo and Anthony Russo's "Captain America: Civil War," which highlights the release of the superhero registration act. Ant-Man is reported to join Captain America's anti-registration side, along with Black Widow, Scarlet Witch, Falcon, and the Winter Soldier. On the other hand, Iron Man's pro-registration side includes Hawkeye, The Vision, and War Machine.
Directed by the Russos, "Captain America: Civil War" is set to premiere in theaters in the United States on May 6, 2016.
