<p>Jonathan Majors, star of Creed III and <em>Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,</em> was arrested on March 25 on charges of assault, strangulation, and harassment following a domestic dispute with a 30-year-old woman. She reportedly sustained minor injuries to her head and neck. The day after, Majors was arraigned in court on multiple counts including attempted assault and aggravated harassment. The serious charges are proving to have a considerable impact on Majors' career and image. The US Army suspended their recruiting commercials featuring Majors, stating that they would refrain from using the ads until the sexual assault investigation was completed. But what about Majors' role as the next Big Bad of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Kang the Conqueror? Majors, who appeared as Kang in <em>Quantumania</em>, will not want to lose such a plum role.</p>

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<p>An insider called Jeff Sneider said on The Hot Mic podcast, "I've heard that Marvel hasn't made any decisions regarding Jonathan Majors but they've met with or spoken to his agent to discuss potential options going forward."</p>

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<p>It appears that Majors' future as Kang is uncertain. Before <em>Quantumania</em>, Majors had essayed a variant of Kang called He Who Remains in the finale episode of <em>Loki </em>season 1. The actor is set to appear in season 2 of the show as another variant of Kang. After that, he will battle Avengers in the fifth <em>Avengers </em>movie,<em> The Kang Dynasty.</em></p>

<p>WION's review of <em>Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania </em>read, "If you can't tell already, Quantumania is an absolute dud. I felt bad for genuinely great actors that populate this thing for having to mouth lines that might as well have come out from that AI thingy everyone these days seems so fond of. The script is, and I cannot stress this enough, execrable. The screenwriter behind this film is Jeff Loveness and that should frighten you. For he is also writing the next <em>Avengers </em>movie, <em>The Kang Dynasty</em>. MCU is certainly not getting any better soon."</p>

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Jonathan Majors, star of Creed III and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, was arrested on March 25 on charges of assault, strangulation, and harassment following a domestic dispute with a 30-year-old woman.

Jonathan Majors, star of Creed III and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, was arrested on March 25 on charges of assault, strangulation, and harassment following a domestic dispute with a 30-year-old woman. She reportedly sustained minor injuries to her head and neck. The day after, Majors was arraigned in court on multiple counts including attempted assault and aggravated harassment. The serious charges are proving to have a considerable impact on Majors' career and image. The US Army suspended their recruiting commercials featuring Majors, stating that they would refrain from using the ads until the sexual assault investigation was completed. But what about Majors' role as the next Big Bad of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Kang the Conqueror? Majors, who appeared as Kang in Quantumania, will not want to lose such a plum role. An insider called Jeff Sneider said on The Hot Mic podcast, "I've heard that Marvel hasn't made any decisions regarding Jonathan Majors but they've met with or spoken to his agent to discuss potential options going forward." Also Read: Six things that make absolutely NO sense in Marvel movies It appears that Majors' future as Kang is uncertain. Before Quantumania, Majors had essayed a variant of Kang called He Who Remains in the finale episode of Loki season 1. The actor is set to appear in season 2 of the show as another variant of Kang. After that, he will battle Avengers in the fifth Avengers movie, The Kang Dynasty. WION's review of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania read, "If you can't tell already, Quantumania is an absolute dud. I felt bad for genuinely great actors that populate this thing for having to mouth lines that might as well have come out from that AI thingy everyone these days seems so fond of. The script is, and I cannot stress this enough, execrable. The screenwriter behind this film is Jeff Loveness and that should frighten you. For he is also writing the next Avengers movie, The Kang Dynasty. MCU is certainly not getting any better soon." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Jonathan Majors assault charges: Marvel mulling over actor's future in MCU?

<p>Marvel Studios' latest, <em>Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania</em>, has proven to be a disappointment for most critics, and it is not even performing as well as the overseers of MCU would like. The writer of the film Jeff Loveness has revealed that he was deeply affected by the negative reception and he was surprised.</p>

<p>He told The Daily Beast, "To be honest, those reviews took me by surprise. I was in a pretty low spot… Those were not good reviews, and I was like, ‘What the …?’"</p>

<p>He insisted that he is "proud of what I wrote for Jonathan [Majors] and Michelle Pfeiffer [scientist Janet Pym]. I thought that was good stuff, you know? And so I was just despondent, and I was really sad about it.”</p>

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<p>It was only after he attended a screening with the fans that he was able to shake off the gloom. He saw the audience laughing at the jokes he wrote. He said, "I’m like, ‘Goddamn! No, [the reviews] are wrong! I’m right! MODOK is great!’ I’m pretty happy with it overall, and I think I learned how to take a punch this week. And now that I learned that it’s not too bad, I can just get on with making things.”</p>

<p>Loveness is also writing the next <em>Avengers </em>film, <em>The Kang Dynasty</em>, which comes out in 2025.</p>

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<p>The 31st movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe,<em> Ant-Man 3</em> continues the story of Paul Rudd's Scott Lang or Ant-Man. In the film, which also brings back director Peyton Reed, Lang, his daughter Cassie Lang (Kathryn Newton), Hope van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly), Janet van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer), and Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) find themselves stranded in the Quantum Realm.&nbsp;</p>

<p>WION's review of the film read, "<em>Quantumania </em>is an absolute dud. I felt bad for genuinely great actors that populate this thing for having to mouth lines that might as well have come out from that AI thingy everyone these days seems so fond of. The script is, and I cannot stress this enough, execrable. The screenwriter behind this film is Jeff Loveness and that should frighten you. For he is also writing the next Avengers movie, The Kang Dynasty. MCU is certainly not getting any better soon."</p>

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Marvel Studios' latest, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, has proven to be a disappointment for most critics, and it is not even performing as well as the overseers of MCU would like.

Marvel Studios' latest, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, has proven to be a disappointment for most critics, and it is not even performing as well as the overseers of MCU would like. The writer of the film Jeff Loveness has revealed that he was deeply affected by the negative reception and he was surprised. He told The Daily Beast, "To be honest, those reviews took me by surprise. I was in a pretty low spot… Those were not good reviews, and I was like, ‘What the …?’" He insisted that he is "proud of what I wrote for Jonathan [Majors] and Michelle Pfeiffer [scientist Janet Pym]. I thought that was good stuff, you know? And so I was just despondent, and I was really sad about it.” It was only after he attended a screening with the fans that he was able to shake off the gloom. He saw the audience laughing at the jokes he wrote. He said, "I’m like, ‘Goddamn! No, [the reviews] are wrong! I’m right! MODOK is great!’ I’m pretty happy with it overall, and I think I learned how to take a punch this week. And now that I learned that it’s not too bad, I can just get on with making things.” Loveness is also writing the next Avengers film, The Kang Dynasty, which comes out in 2025. Also Read: Ant-Man 3 movie review: Formulaic and forgettable, Paul Rudd movie is a dud The 31st movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Ant-Man 3 continues the story of Paul Rudd's Scott Lang or Ant-Man. In the film, which also brings back director Peyton Reed, Lang, his daughter Cassie Lang (Kathryn Newton), Hope van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly), Janet van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer), and Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) find themselves stranded in the Quantum Realm. WION's review of the film read, "Quantumania is an absolute dud. I felt bad for genuinely great actors that populate this thing for having to mouth lines that might as well have come out from that AI thingy everyone these days seems so fond of. The script is, and I cannot stress this enough, execrable. The screenwriter behind this film is Jeff Loveness and that should frighten you. For he is also writing the next Avengers movie, The Kang Dynasty. MCU is certainly not getting any better soon." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Ant-Man 3 writer says MCU movie's bad reviews surprised him: 'Those were not good'

<p>By now, Disney is this huge juggernaut with an untold number of intellectual properties at its disposal and despite recent losses, the future looks bright. The studio has reaped rich dividends in the last decade or so with properties like Marvel and Star Wars. But in this humongous machine, not every cog is working as well as it should. Many of the company's Marvel shows and movies, which come under the umbrella of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, have suffered in quality after the 2019's culmination that was <em>Avengers: Endgame</em>. The latest entry, <em>Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania</em>, was supposed to be this important and yet light-hearted introduction to the next Big Bad of MCU, called Kang the Conqueror, played by Jonathan Majors, and yet the film did not please most critics.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong>Ant-Man 3 movie review: Formulaic and forgettable, Paul Rudd movie is a dud</strong></p>

<p>One of the major things critics took exception to was the CGI quality of the film.</p>

<p>Now, as per a report in Vulture, it may be the case that bad CGI and VFX in the film may have been due to the focus being on <strong><em>Black Panther: Wakanda Forever</em></strong>. Both films were in development and post-production at the same time. And it appears the VFX artists on <em>Quantumania </em>were not provided proper resources as compared to those working on <em>Wakanda Forever.</em></p>

<h2>Why are VFX artists resentful?</h2>

<p>VFX artists have long been complaining about long hours, low pay, lack of job security, and poor working conditions in Hollywood. They are often required to work overtime and weekends to meet tight deadlines, and the intense pressure to deliver high-quality work can lead to burnout and mental health issues. Many VFX artists have also expressed frustration with the lack of recognition they receive for their contributions to blockbuster films, which often generate billions of dollars in revenue.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>One VFX technician told the publication, "A lot of us are sitting here thinking, The money is there. Why is it not coming down? Marvel spending a bit more money to pay more VFX people wouldn’t make that much of a difference for the executives all the way at the top. But if it comes down to them not being comfortable with their bank numbers and us working until burnout, we lose out every time. Honestly, I equate it to human greed."</p>

<p>One other said, "Wakanda Forever took precedence. It felt like the higher-up and supervisor roles were shifted around to put that on their plates and there was a smaller team working on Ant-Man. It was on the back burner — less of a pressing thing. Maybe the director had an idea of what he wanted, but he wasn’t 100 percent clear. We had a rough environment that we were sticking a few main characters in. At that time, we weren’t told where the characters should be in that environment. We were just going with what felt right. Then there were times when we were creating an actor’s entire action: Ant-Man moving across something. And you just think, Why didn’t they film it the right way or how they wanted in the first place? Why are we having to redo and re-create? Why do we have to Frankenstein together an actor’s performance? A quick shot that maybe takes two seconds would have to be redone 20 times to get the look that they want. There was a lot of reworking, a lot of inefficiency. I ended up taking over and reworking a large portion of other artists’ work — which is not how things usually go when you are working for other studios."</p>

<p>In recent years, some VFX artists have organised to demand better working conditions and unionisation, which they believe would give them greater bargaining power and more leverage in negotiations with studios.</p>

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<h2>What is <em>Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania </em>all about?</h2>

<p><em>Quantumania </em>continues the story of Paul Rudd's Scott Lang or Ant-Man. In the film, which also brings back director Peyton Reed, Lang, his daughter Cassie Lang (Kathryn Newton), Hope van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly), Janet van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer), and Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) find themselves stranded in the Quantum Realm. And there, they face Kang the Conqueror.</p>

<h2>Is <em>Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania</em> a good movie?</h2>

<p>As mentioned above, most critics have dismissed the film. It currently holds a score of 49 per cent on the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes. The critical consensus reads, "<em>Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania</em> mostly lacks the spark of fun that elevated earlier adventures, but Jonathan Majors' Kang is a thrilling villain poised to alter the course of the MCU."</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong>Explained: Quantum Realm in Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumania</strong></p>

<p>WION also gave the film a negative review. It read, "<em>Quantumania </em>is an absolute dud. I felt bad for genuinely great actors that populate this thing for having to mouth lines that might as well have come out from that AI thingy everyone these days seems so fond of. The script is, and I cannot stress this enough, execrable. The screenwriter behind this film is Jeff Loveness and that should frighten you. For he is also writing the next Avengers movie, The Kang Dynasty. MCU is certainly not getting any better soon."</p>

<p>That said, at the time of writing this film is doing extremely well at the global box office.</p>

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By now, Disney is this huge juggernaut with an untold number of intellectual properties at its disposal and despite recent losses, the future looks bright. The studio has reaped rich dividends in the last decade or so with properties like Marvel and Star Wars.

By now, Disney is this huge juggernaut with an untold number of intellectual properties at its disposal and despite recent losses, the future looks bright. The studio has reaped rich dividends in the last decade or so with properties like Marvel and Star Wars. But in this humongous machine, not every cog is working as well as it should. Many of the company's Marvel shows and movies, which come under the umbrella of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, have suffered in quality after the 2019's culmination that was Avengers: Endgame. The latest entry, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, was supposed to be this important and yet light-hearted introduction to the next Big Bad of MCU, called Kang the Conqueror, played by Jonathan Majors, and yet the film did not please most critics. Also Read: Ant-Man 3 movie review: Formulaic and forgettable, Paul Rudd movie is a dud One of the major things critics took exception to was the CGI quality of the film. Now, as per a report in Vulture, it may be the case that bad CGI and VFX in the film may have been due to the focus being on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Both films were in development and post-production at the same time. And it appears the VFX artists on Quantumania were not provided proper resources as compared to those working on Wakanda Forever. Why are VFX artists resentful? VFX artists have long been complaining about long hours, low pay, lack of job security, and poor working conditions in Hollywood. They are often required to work overtime and weekends to meet tight deadlines, and the intense pressure to deliver high-quality work can lead to burnout and mental health issues. Many VFX artists have also expressed frustration with the lack of recognition they receive for their contributions to blockbuster films, which often generate billions of dollars in revenue. One VFX technician told the publication, "A lot of us are sitting here thinking, The money is there. Why is it not coming down? Marvel spending a bit more money to pay more VFX people wouldn’t make that much of a difference for the executives all the way at the top. But if it comes down to them not being comfortable with their bank numbers and us working until burnout, we lose out every time. Honestly, I equate it to human greed." One other said, "Wakanda Forever took precedence. It felt like the higher-up and supervisor roles were shifted around to put that on their plates and there was a smaller team working on Ant-Man. It was on the back burner — less of a pressing thing. Maybe the director had an idea of what he wanted, but he wasn’t 100 percent clear. We had a rough environment that we were sticking a few main characters in. At that time, we weren’t told where the characters should be in that environment. We were just going with what felt right. Then there were times when we were creating an actor’s entire action: Ant-Man moving across something. And you just think, Why didn’t they film it the right way or how they wanted in the first place? Why are we having to redo and re-create? Why do we have to Frankenstein together an actor’s performance? A quick shot that maybe takes two seconds would have to be redone 20 times to get the look that they want. There was a lot of reworking, a lot of inefficiency. I ended up taking over and reworking a large portion of other artists’ work — which is not how things usually go when you are working for other studios." In recent years, some VFX artists have organised to demand better working conditions and unionisation, which they believe would give them greater bargaining power and more leverage in negotiations with studios. What is Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania all about? Quantumania continues the story of Paul Rudd's Scott Lang or Ant-Man. In the film, which also brings back director Peyton Reed, Lang, his daughter Cassie Lang (Kathryn Newton), Hope van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly), Janet van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer), and Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) find themselves stranded in the Quantum Realm. And there, they face Kang the Conqueror. Is Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania a good movie? As mentioned above, most critics have dismissed the film. It currently holds a score of 49 per cent on the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes. The critical consensus reads, "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania mostly lacks the spark of fun that elevated earlier adventures, but Jonathan Majors' Kang is a thrilling villain poised to alter the course of the MCU." Also Read: Explained: Quantum Realm in Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumania WION also gave the film a negative review. It read, "Quantumania is an absolute dud. I felt bad for genuinely great actors that populate this thing for having to mouth lines that might as well have come out from that AI thingy everyone these days seems so fond of. The script is, and I cannot stress this enough, execrable. The screenwriter behind this film is Jeff Loveness and that should frighten you. For he is also writing the next Avengers movie, The Kang Dynasty. MCU is certainly not getting any better soon." That said, at the time of writing this film is doing extremely well at the global box office. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Ant-Man 3 VFX artists reveal why MCU film's CGI is so bad: 'Human greed'

<p><em>Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania</em> is braving mixed reviews to rule the global box office. It has accumulated $359 million worldwide until now. The film continues the story of Paul Rudd's Scott Lang or Ant-Man. In the film, which also brings back director Peyton Reed, Lang, his daughter Cassie Lang (Kathryn Newton), Hope van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly), Janet van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer), and Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) find themselves stranded in the Quantum Realm. And there, they face Jonathan Majors' Kang the Conqueror, one of the best-known supervillains in Marvel Comics. In MCU, Kang wants to escape the Quantum Realm, and believes Scott and others can help, willingly or not.</p>

<p>The film explores in the detail the Quantum Realm. It is a fictional pocket universe that we have visited briefly in earlier MCU movies. Most of the film, in fact, is set in there. Let's take a look at it in details, from both comics and movies.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>SPOILERS AHEAD</strong></p>

<h2>What is Quantum Realm in comics?</h2>

<p>The Quantum Realm is a fictional microscopic subatomic dimension that exists within the Marvel Comics multiverse. It was first introduced in Marvel Comics in 1963 and has since been used in various storylines, including the Ant-Man and Doctor Strange comic book series.</p>

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<p>In the Marvel Comics universe, the Quantum Realm is also known as the Microverse, and is described as a parallel dimension that exists on a subatomic scale. This dimension is home to a wide range of exotic creatures, including the Micronauts, who have their own comic book series. The Quantum Realm is also home to various forms of exotic energy that can be harnessed for a wide range of purposes.</p>

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<p>It is often depicted as a strange and surreal place, where the rules of physics and reality are completely different from the world we know. Time and space function differently in the Quantum Realm, and it is possible for objects and beings to exist in multiple places simultaneously. It is also home to various forms of life that are unlike anything found in our world, including strange energy beings and sentient particles.</p>

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<p>In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Quantum Realm was introduced in the first <em>Ant-Man</em> movie (2015), where it was depicted as a dangerous and unpredictable place that could only be accessed using advanced technology. In the film, the Quantum Realm played a key role in the plot, as it was the key to defeating the villainous Yellowjacket (who appeared in a different, uh, avatar in Quantumania). The Quantum Realm has since been referenced in other Marvel films, including Avengers: Endgame, where it was used as a plot device to time travel.</p>

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<p>In Quantumania, the Quantum Realm is revealed to be the domain of Kang the Conqueror, a dangerous mass-murderer who has eliminated entire timelines and was exiled there by a council of Kang variants. Scott and others are stranded in the Quantum Realm. They come across alien-like inhabitants of this realm. One of them is Lord Krylar (Bill Murray), with whom Janet shared a relationship, which was hinted to be sexual in nature. But he betrays her and others to Kang's henchmen. Meanwhile, Scott and Cassie had landed in some other part of the Quantum Realm and met weird yet wonderful inhabitants who are waging a rebellion against Kang's tyranny. Among them is William Jackson Harper as Quaz, who is tired of his powers of reading minds that he cannot control. David Dastmalchian appears as an amusing creature made out of goop.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is revealed in a flashback that Janet, who spent three decades in Quantum Realm, rescued somebody who was similarly stranded. And that was Kang. She helped him rebuild a device, a power core, that would propel his aircraft and get them into their worlds. But when she was touching his aircraft, she found that she could access his thoughts as it was connected to his mind. She realised he has eliminated entire timelines and is thus a monster and not the mild-mannered friend she thought she was.</p>

<p>Eventually, Cassie gets captured and Kang tasks Scott to get back his power core. Otherwise, Kang says, he will kill her. Scott and others reunite and defeat Kang but a warning given by the Conqueror haunts Scott: that only he can stop what's coming. And that may mean the annihilation of the multiverse. But Scott ignores it.</p>

<h2>What is the nature of the Quantum Realm?</h2>

<p>Overall, the Quantum Realm is a complex, mysterious, and, wonderful place that is often used as a plot device in Marvel Comics and MCU. It is a fascinating concept that has captured the imaginations of fans and creators alike, and it will likely continue to play a major role in the MCU for years to come since we know Kang will be the main villain(s) of <em>Avengers: The Kang Dyansty</em>, which releases in 2025.</p>

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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is braving mixed reviews to rule the global box office. It has accumulated $359 million worldwide until now. The film continues the story of Paul Rudd's Scott Lang or Ant-Man.

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is braving mixed reviews to rule the global box office. It has accumulated $359 million worldwide until now. The film continues the story of Paul Rudd's Scott Lang or Ant-Man. In the film, which also brings back director Peyton Reed, Lang, his daughter Cassie Lang (Kathryn Newton), Hope van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly), Janet van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer), and Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) find themselves stranded in the Quantum Realm. And there, they face Jonathan Majors' Kang the Conqueror, one of the best-known supervillains in Marvel Comics. In MCU, Kang wants to escape the Quantum Realm, and believes Scott and others can help, willingly or not. The film explores in the detail the Quantum Realm. It is a fictional pocket universe that we have visited briefly in earlier MCU movies. Most of the film, in fact, is set in there. Let's take a look at it in details, from both comics and movies. SPOILERS AHEAD What is Quantum Realm in comics? The Quantum Realm is a fictional microscopic subatomic dimension that exists within the Marvel Comics multiverse. It was first introduced in Marvel Comics in 1963 and has since been used in various storylines, including the Ant-Man and Doctor Strange comic book series. Also Read: Ant-Man 3 movie review: Formulaic and forgettable, Paul Rudd movie is a dud In the Marvel Comics universe, the Quantum Realm is also known as the Microverse, and is described as a parallel dimension that exists on a subatomic scale. This dimension is home to a wide range of exotic creatures, including the Micronauts, who have their own comic book series. The Quantum Realm is also home to various forms of exotic energy that can be harnessed for a wide range of purposes. Also Read: Six things that make absolutely NO sense in Marvel movies It is often depicted as a strange and surreal place, where the rules of physics and reality are completely different from the world we know. Time and space function differently in the Quantum Realm, and it is possible for objects and beings to exist in multiple places simultaneously. It is also home to various forms of life that are unlike anything found in our world, including strange energy beings and sentient particles. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Quantum Realm was introduced in the first Ant-Man movie (2015), where it was depicted as a dangerous and unpredictable place that could only be accessed using advanced technology. In the film, the Quantum Realm played a key role in the plot, as it was the key to defeating the villainous Yellowjacket (who appeared in a different, uh, avatar in Quantumania). The Quantum Realm has since been referenced in other Marvel films, including Avengers: Endgame, where it was used as a plot device to time travel. Also Read: Ant-Man 3 post-credit scenes explained: How Marvel movie sets up Avengers 5 In Quantumania, the Quantum Realm is revealed to be the domain of Kang the Conqueror, a dangerous mass-murderer who has eliminated entire timelines and was exiled there by a council of Kang variants. Scott and others are stranded in the Quantum Realm. They come across alien-like inhabitants of this realm. One of them is Lord Krylar (Bill Murray), with whom Janet shared a relationship, which was hinted to be sexual in nature. But he betrays her and others to Kang's henchmen. Meanwhile, Scott and Cassie had landed in some other part of the Quantum Realm and met weird yet wonderful inhabitants who are waging a rebellion against Kang's tyranny. Among them is William Jackson Harper as Quaz, who is tired of his powers of reading minds that he cannot control. David Dastmalchian appears as an amusing creature made out of goop. It is revealed in a flashback that Janet, who spent three decades in Quantum Realm, rescued somebody who was similarly stranded. And that was Kang. She helped him rebuild a device, a power core, that would propel his aircraft and get them into their worlds. But when she was touching his aircraft, she found that she could access his thoughts as it was connected to his mind. She realised he has eliminated entire timelines and is thus a monster and not the mild-mannered friend she thought she was. Eventually, Cassie gets captured and Kang tasks Scott to get back his power core. Otherwise, Kang says, he will kill her. Scott and others reunite and defeat Kang but a warning given by the Conqueror haunts Scott: that only he can stop what's coming. And that may mean the annihilation of the multiverse. But Scott ignores it. What is the nature of the Quantum Realm? Overall, the Quantum Realm is a complex, mysterious, and, wonderful place that is often used as a plot device in Marvel Comics and MCU. It is a fascinating concept that has captured the imaginations of fans and creators alike, and it will likely continue to play a major role in the MCU for years to come since we know Kang will be the main villain(s) of Avengers: The Kang Dyansty, which releases in 2025. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Explained: Quantum Realm in Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumania

<p><strong><em>Ant-Man 3</em> movie review: </strong>The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a behemoth that appears to be too big to fail. Despite proclamations by Kevin Feige and others overseeing this interconnected film franchise, the Marvel formula has remained mostly consistent, with a few notable exceptions. But clearly, it still works. Even the less exciting installments, like the <em>Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania</em>, the 31st film in this juggernaut of a franchise, are met with raucous laughter and cheers every few minutes. While watching the movie in the theater, it seemed like the audience was primed to erupt with laughter at even the slightest hint of a joke. It has become a routine almost, a thing one just has to do.</p>

<p>Me? If you have read anything I have written about Marvel in recent times, you would know I got disillusioned long before Thanos faced the Avengers. Marvel formula bores me out of my mind.</p>

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<h2>Is 'Avengers Fatigue' here?</h2>

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<p>There are, of course, benefits of a shared universe from a storytelling point of view. The sandbox allows the writers to create exciting, interconnected stories and explore the more interesting supporting characters further through spinoffs movies or TV shows. The world feels richer, complex, and lived-in when you spot hints of other characters while watching a movie or show unrelated to them. That sense of unity and shared continuity is what comic-book companies have cashed in on for decades.</p>

<p>But then, there are pitfalls as well. The tone largely has to stay the same. Feige and his team have to make sure the scribes understand the connections between the characters. And this breeds mediocrity of relying upon callbacks, cameos, and Easter eggs. It's not as though I completely abhor those. I began reading comics before I was 10 and have not stopped. I think I never will. I love all references to other stuff, but in moderation. Even as just a consumer of these stories, I understand they cannot collectively serve as an alternative to a well-crafted story, engaging dialogue, and fully-realised characters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But since this is the almighty formula and this is what fans of these movies expect, the people in charge of the MCU have no choice but to cater to those expectations.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>So <em>Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania</em> sucks?</h2>

<p><em>Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania</em> has Scott Lang, his daughter Cassie Lang (Kathryn Newton), Hope van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly), Janet van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer), and Hank Pym (Michael Pfeiffer) getting stranded in the Quantum Realm, the weird but wonderful pocket subatomic universe which resembles popular science-fiction depictions of alien worlds. It even has its own aliens — humanoids with monstrous beasts, creatures wholly made of goop, and human-looking people wearing clothing straight out of Mad Max movies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Oh, and there is an Immortan Joe equivalent as well. Kang the Conqueror is one of Marvel Comics' most popular supervillains, and for good reason. He presents a challenge to the Marvel heroes that is unique in itself. He is a conqueror, but not of land, at least in the lore. Instead, his domains are temporal. He is not all-powerful, but has technology, mind, and will at his disposal that is far superior to any superhero alone. Jonathan Majors plays Kang as somebody truly desperate but will never let it show on his face. He hides devilish intelligence beneath a reasonable, mild-mannered demeanour. "Just give me this, and I will give you that in return," he says, straight-faced (paraphrased to protect spoilers, of course). But Majors is nuanced enough to make that statement give an edge. It is a full-bodied performance that makes the movie less of a chore.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Rudd is reliably charming, making nonsensical lines funnier than they have any right to be. Newton is good too, though in a movie supposedly about a father-daughter relationship she is not given much to do. Pfeiffer's character is given more room, which is welcome, and Douglas and a couple of cameos are amusing enough.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If you can't tell already,&nbsp;<em>Quantumania</em> is an absolute dud. I felt bad for genuinely great actors that populate this thing for having to mouth lines that might as well have come out from that AI thingy everyone these days seems so fond of. The script is, and I cannot stress this enough, execrable. The screenwriter behind this film is Jeff Loveness and that should frighten you. For he is also writing the next <em>Avengers </em>movie, <em>The Kang Dynasty</em>. MCU is certainly not getting any better soon.</p>

<p>Everything that is good about <em>Quantumania </em>is due to the actors doing their very best considering the material they are saddled with and talented VFX artists making the film visually pretty if nothing else. I dared to imagine what the movie would have been like if nor for Rudd, Jonathan Majors, and others in the cast... and I would not want to live in that timeline. This is bad enough. The script tries to instill a little goofiness à la <em>Thor: Ragnarok</em>, but it too feels forced, like it was just a half-hearted attempt to fit the movie in the mould of the 'delightfully deranged' side of MCU.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>Final words</h2>

<p>If you are a typical MCU fan, you will probably not share my opinion. I realised that by watching the movie with a crowd screaming at the most quotidian moments like it was Rapture. And that's okay. I won't begrudge it if people find escape and enjoyment for a couple of hours and forget their worldly troubles. I have to suffer through these movies these days only because they are popular, alas, and it's my job.&nbsp;</p>

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Ant-Man 3 movie review: The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a behemoth that appears to be too big to fail. Despite proclamations by Kevin Feige and others overseeing this interconnected film franchise, the Marvel formula has remained mostly consistent, with a few notable exceptions.

Ant-Man 3 movie review: The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a behemoth that appears to be too big to fail. Despite proclamations by Kevin Feige and others overseeing this interconnected film franchise, the Marvel formula has remained mostly consistent, with a few notable exceptions. But clearly, it still works. Even the less exciting installments, like the Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, the 31st film in this juggernaut of a franchise, are met with raucous laughter and cheers every few minutes. While watching the movie in the theater, it seemed like the audience was primed to erupt with laughter at even the slightest hint of a joke. It has become a routine almost, a thing one just has to do. Me? If you have read anything I have written about Marvel in recent times, you would know I got disillusioned long before Thanos faced the Avengers. Marvel formula bores me out of my mind. Is 'Avengers Fatigue' here? Also Read: 'Thor Love and Thunder' review: Chris Hemsworth's film proves 'Avengers fatigue' is real There are, of course, benefits of a shared universe from a storytelling point of view. The sandbox allows the writers to create exciting, interconnected stories and explore the more interesting supporting characters further through spinoffs movies or TV shows. The world feels richer, complex, and lived-in when you spot hints of other characters while watching a movie or show unrelated to them. That sense of unity and shared continuity is what comic-book companies have cashed in on for decades. But then, there are pitfalls as well. The tone largely has to stay the same. Feige and his team have to make sure the scribes understand the connections between the characters. And this breeds mediocrity of relying upon callbacks, cameos, and Easter eggs. It's not as though I completely abhor those. I began reading comics before I was 10 and have not stopped. I think I never will. I love all references to other stuff, but in moderation. Even as just a consumer of these stories, I understand they cannot collectively serve as an alternative to a well-crafted story, engaging dialogue, and fully-realised characters. But since this is the almighty formula and this is what fans of these movies expect, the people in charge of the MCU have no choice but to cater to those expectations. Also Read: Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumania: Who's who of the MCU movie So Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania sucks? Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania has Scott Lang, his daughter Cassie Lang (Kathryn Newton), Hope van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly), Janet van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer), and Hank Pym (Michael Pfeiffer) getting stranded in the Quantum Realm, the weird but wonderful pocket subatomic universe which resembles popular science-fiction depictions of alien worlds. It even has its own aliens — humanoids with monstrous beasts, creatures wholly made of goop, and human-looking people wearing clothing straight out of Mad Max movies. Oh, and there is an Immortan Joe equivalent as well. Kang the Conqueror is one of Marvel Comics' most popular supervillains, and for good reason. He presents a challenge to the Marvel heroes that is unique in itself. He is a conqueror, but not of land, at least in the lore. Instead, his domains are temporal. He is not all-powerful, but has technology, mind, and will at his disposal that is far superior to any superhero alone. Jonathan Majors plays Kang as somebody truly desperate but will never let it show on his face. He hides devilish intelligence beneath a reasonable, mild-mannered demeanour. "Just give me this, and I will give you that in return," he says, straight-faced (paraphrased to protect spoilers, of course). But Majors is nuanced enough to make that statement give an edge. It is a full-bodied performance that makes the movie less of a chore. Rudd is reliably charming, making nonsensical lines funnier than they have any right to be. Newton is good too, though in a movie supposedly about a father-daughter relationship she is not given much to do. Pfeiffer's character is given more room, which is welcome, and Douglas and a couple of cameos are amusing enough. If you can't tell already, Quantumania is an absolute dud. I felt bad for genuinely great actors that populate this thing for having to mouth lines that might as well have come out from that AI thingy everyone these days seems so fond of. The script is, and I cannot stress this enough, execrable. The screenwriter behind this film is Jeff Loveness and that should frighten you. For he is also writing the next Avengers movie, The Kang Dynasty. MCU is certainly not getting any better soon. Everything that is good about Quantumania is due to the actors doing their very best considering the material they are saddled with and talented VFX artists making the film visually pretty if nothing else. I dared to imagine what the movie would have been like if nor for Rudd, Jonathan Majors, and others in the cast... and I would not want to live in that timeline. This is bad enough. The script tries to instill a little goofiness à la Thor: Ragnarok, but it too feels forced, like it was just a half-hearted attempt to fit the movie in the mould of the 'delightfully deranged' side of MCU. Also Read: Exclusive | Ant-Man 3 director Peyton Reed on what makes Kang the Conqueror so scary Final words If you are a typical MCU fan, you will probably not share my opinion. I realised that by watching the movie with a crowd screaming at the most quotidian moments like it was Rapture. And that's okay. I won't begrudge it if people find escape and enjoyment for a couple of hours and forget their worldly troubles. I have to suffer through these movies these days only because they are popular, alas, and it's my job. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Ant-Man 3 movie review: Formulaic and forgettable, Paul Rudd movie is a dud

<p><em>Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania</em> or<em> Ant-Man 3</em> is the 31st movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This Peyton Reed directorial serves as the grand introduction of Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror. In comics, Kang is a popular character who is sometimes an anti-hero and other times a supervillain. Unlike other conquerors, he does not subjugate lands or peoples. His domain is time. He can manipulate time and is thus a ridiculously dangerous adversary to have. He is a time-travelling being who belongs to the 31st century. He was a descendant of his namesake Nathaniel Richards, the father of Reed Richards or Mr Fantastic (played by John Krasinski in <em>Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness</em>). He found out about the time travel technology invented by Doctor Doom and sought to use it, thus becoming a conqueror of temporal domains.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>To get into the headspace of Kang the Conqueror Jonathan Majors used music</h2>

<p>Majors revealed in a recent interview how he got into the head of a complex character like Kang. He revealed in a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter that he used music to do that.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Music is so beautiful because it really speaks to your subconscious, and a funny thing happens every time I begin a project and try to put together a playlist. It’s the music on the surface that you think the script is asking you for, and that can be something like Requiem for a Dream’s [“Lux Aeterna”]. You think that that’s Kang, but it ends up connecting to something that is so deep in my subconscious," he said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He added that the power of music lies in its ability to speak to the subconscious, making it an effective tool when creating a playlist for a project.</p>

<p>"I knew I wanted to include Stevie Wonder's "If It's Magic." While it may not seem like an obvious choice for a Kang song, there was something about it that spoke to the elemental nature of the character. Other songs, such as The Notorious B.I.G.'s "Big Poppa" and classical pieces from Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven were also included. Each song was chosen to communicate with a different part of myself, to activate and inspire different emotions and movements in the crew. Ultimately, the music serves a greater purpose than just entertainment; it helps to bring the project to life in a meaningful and impactful way," said Majors.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>What is<em>&nbsp;Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania's</em> plot?</h2>

<p>In <em>Quantumania</em>, Scott Lang and others are lost in the Quantum Realm, and in there they have bigger concerns than just escaping. For this pocket, the dimension is home to Kang, who wants to escape.&nbsp;The official synopsis reads, "In the film, which officially kicks off phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Super-Hero partners Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) and Hope Van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) return to continue their adventures as Ant-Man and the Wasp. Together, with Hope’s parents Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) and Janet Van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer), the family finds themselves exploring the Quantum Realm, interacting with strange new creatures and embarking on an adventure that will push them beyond the limits of what they thought was possible. Jonathan Majors joins the adventure as Kang. Director Peyton Reed returns to direct the film; Kevin Feige and Stephen Broussard produce."</p>

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<h2>Why is Kang the Conqueror so scary?</h2>

<p>While speaking to WION, Reed revealed what makes Kang the Conqueror the biggest threat Scott and the Avengers have faced. He said, "He is a character who doesn't live in a straight line. And a big part of his character is he expends the least amount of energy possible. He's a very, very clear character. If he says something, he means it, and you better listen to it. So to put those two energies up against each other struck us as something quite dramatic. It's safe to say that Scott and Hope and the rest of the family have some things in store for them in this movie that go far beyond anything they've experienced before."</p>

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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania or Ant-Man 3 is the 31st movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This Peyton Reed directorial serves as the grand introduction of Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror.

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania or Ant-Man 3 is the 31st movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This Peyton Reed directorial serves as the grand introduction of Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror. In comics, Kang is a popular character who is sometimes an anti-hero and other times a supervillain. Unlike other conquerors, he does not subjugate lands or peoples. His domain is time. He can manipulate time and is thus a ridiculously dangerous adversary to have. He is a time-travelling being who belongs to the 31st century. He was a descendant of his namesake Nathaniel Richards, the father of Reed Richards or Mr Fantastic (played by John Krasinski in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness). He found out about the time travel technology invented by Doctor Doom and sought to use it, thus becoming a conqueror of temporal domains. Also Read: Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantamania: Everything to know To get into the headspace of Kang the Conqueror Jonathan Majors used music Majors revealed in a recent interview how he got into the head of a complex character like Kang. He revealed in a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter that he used music to do that. "Music is so beautiful because it really speaks to your subconscious, and a funny thing happens every time I begin a project and try to put together a playlist. It’s the music on the surface that you think the script is asking you for, and that can be something like Requiem for a Dream’s [“Lux Aeterna”]. You think that that’s Kang, but it ends up connecting to something that is so deep in my subconscious," he said. Also Read: Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumania: Who's who of the MCU movie He added that the power of music lies in its ability to speak to the subconscious, making it an effective tool when creating a playlist for a project. "I knew I wanted to include Stevie Wonder's "If It's Magic." While it may not seem like an obvious choice for a Kang song, there was something about it that spoke to the elemental nature of the character. Other songs, such as The Notorious B.I.G.'s "Big Poppa" and classical pieces from Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven were also included. Each song was chosen to communicate with a different part of myself, to activate and inspire different emotions and movements in the crew. Ultimately, the music serves a greater purpose than just entertainment; it helps to bring the project to life in a meaningful and impactful way," said Majors. What is Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania's plot? In Quantumania, Scott Lang and others are lost in the Quantum Realm, and in there they have bigger concerns than just escaping. For this pocket, the dimension is home to Kang, who wants to escape. The official synopsis reads, "In the film, which officially kicks off phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Super-Hero partners Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) and Hope Van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) return to continue their adventures as Ant-Man and the Wasp. Together, with Hope’s parents Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) and Janet Van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer), the family finds themselves exploring the Quantum Realm, interacting with strange new creatures and embarking on an adventure that will push them beyond the limits of what they thought was possible. Jonathan Majors joins the adventure as Kang. Director Peyton Reed returns to direct the film; Kevin Feige and Stephen Broussard produce." Also Read: Exclusive | Ant-Man 3 director Peyton Reed on what makes Kang the Conqueror so scary Why is Kang the Conqueror so scary? While speaking to WION, Reed revealed what makes Kang the Conqueror the biggest threat Scott and the Avengers have faced. He said, "He is a character who doesn't live in a straight line. And a big part of his character is he expends the least amount of energy possible. He's a very, very clear character. If he says something, he means it, and you better listen to it. So to put those two energies up against each other struck us as something quite dramatic. It's safe to say that Scott and Hope and the rest of the family have some things in store for them in this movie that go far beyond anything they've experienced before." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Ant-Man 3: How Kang the Conqueror actor Jonathan Majors used music to get into character

<p><em>Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantamania</em> is almost here. The excitement surrounding the film surpasses a typical standalone superhero movie due to the presence of Kang the Conqueror (Jonathan Majors), the big supervillain who succeeds Thanos as the next Big Bad of MCU's Multiverse Saga. The Peyton Reed directorial continues the story of Paul Rudd's Scott Lang, his daughter Cassie Lang (Kathryn Newton) who is now an adult, Hope van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly), Janet van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer), and Hank Pym (Michael Douglas). They get stranded in the Quantum Realm and encounter Kang, one of Marvel's most fearsome villains. Here's everything you need to know about the film:</p>

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<h2>Creative team of <em>Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantamania</em></h2>

<p>Reed returns to direct the film after helming the first two entries in the franchise. Jeff Loveness has penned the script. This will be his feature film debut and he has earlier written for TV series like Rick and Morty. He will also script Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, the fifth film in the Avengers series. William Pope is handling the cinematography. Adam Gerstel and Laura Jennings have editing duties. Christophe Beck has composed the music.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>Cast of<em> Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantamania</em></h2>

<p>As mentioned above, the film stars Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Jonathan Majors, Michelle Pfeiffer, Michael Douglas, and Kathryn Newton in the main roles. David Dastmalchian, William Jackson Harper, Katy O'Brian, and Bill Murray also star.</p>

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<h2>Plot of <em>Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantamania</em></h2>

<p>The film has Scott Lang and others being lost in the Quantum Realm, and in there they have bigger concerns than just escaping. For this pocket, the dimension is home to Kang the Conqueror, a temporal conqueror who can manipulate time. The official synopsis reads, "In the film, which officially kicks off phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Super-Hero partners Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) and Hope Van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) return to continue their adventures as <em>Ant-Man and the Wasp</em>. Together, with Hope’s parents Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) and Janet Van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer), the family finds themselves exploring the Quantum Realm, interacting with strange new creatures and embarking on an adventure that will push them beyond the limits of what they thought was possible. Jonathan Majors joins the adventure as Kang. Director Peyton Reed returns to direct the film; Kevin Feige and Stephen Broussard produce."</p>

<h2>Release date of <em>Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantamania</em></h2>

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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantamania is almost here. The excitement surrounding the film surpasses a typical standalone superhero movie due to the presence of Kang the Conqueror (Jonathan Majors), the big supervillain who succeeds Thanos as the next Big Bad of MCU's Multiverse Saga.

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantamania is almost here. The excitement surrounding the film surpasses a typical standalone superhero movie due to the presence of Kang the Conqueror (Jonathan Majors), the big supervillain who succeeds Thanos as the next Big Bad of MCU's Multiverse Saga. The Peyton Reed directorial continues the story of Paul Rudd's Scott Lang, his daughter Cassie Lang (Kathryn Newton) who is now an adult, Hope van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly), Janet van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer), and Hank Pym (Michael Douglas). They get stranded in the Quantum Realm and encounter Kang, one of Marvel's most fearsome villains. Here's everything you need to know about the film: Also Read: Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumania: Who's who of the MCU movie Creative team of Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantamania Reed returns to direct the film after helming the first two entries in the franchise. Jeff Loveness has penned the script. This will be his feature film debut and he has earlier written for TV series like Rick and Morty. He will also script Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, the fifth film in the Avengers series. William Pope is handling the cinematography. Adam Gerstel and Laura Jennings have editing duties. Christophe Beck has composed the music. Also Read: Exclusive | Ant-Man 3 director Peyton Reed on what makes Kang the Conqueror so scary Cast of Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantamania As mentioned above, the film stars Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Jonathan Majors, Michelle Pfeiffer, Michael Douglas, and Kathryn Newton in the main roles. David Dastmalchian, William Jackson Harper, Katy O'Brian, and Bill Murray also star. Also Read: Ant-Man 3: Who exactly is Kang the Conqueror? The Big Bad explained Plot of Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantamania The film has Scott Lang and others being lost in the Quantum Realm, and in there they have bigger concerns than just escaping. For this pocket, the dimension is home to Kang the Conqueror, a temporal conqueror who can manipulate time. The official synopsis reads, "In the film, which officially kicks off phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Super-Hero partners Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) and Hope Van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) return to continue their adventures as Ant-Man and the Wasp. Together, with Hope’s parents Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) and Janet Van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer), the family finds themselves exploring the Quantum Realm, interacting with strange new creatures and embarking on an adventure that will push them beyond the limits of what they thought was possible. Jonathan Majors joins the adventure as Kang. Director Peyton Reed returns to direct the film; Kevin Feige and Stephen Broussard produce." Release date of Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantamania Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantamania releases on February 17. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p><em>Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania</em>, Marvel Cinematic Universe's 31st movie, may not have pleased many critics, but it is still expected to score a big opening globally. As per a report in Variety, the film will gross around $255 million at the worldwide box office. In North America, its domestic market, the report said the Paul Rudd and Jonathan Majors film is expected to bring home a respectable $95 million. In India, trade analyst Taran Adarsh claims that the film has sold more than 77,000 tickets for day 1 in advanced bookings. India is always quite a profitable market for MCU movies, and it appears the third movie in Peyton Reed's Ant-Man franchise is not going to be any different.</p>

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<p>Michelle Pfeiffer, Michael Douglas, Kathryn Newton, David Dastmalchian, William Jackson Harper, Katy O'Brian, and Bill Murray also star in Quantumania.</p>

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<p>The excitement around the movie may have a lot to do with Kang, the supervillain who is the next Big Bad of the MCU after Thanos. The Avengers will face him in the next <em>Avengers </em>movie,<em> The Kang Dynasty.&nbsp;</em></p>

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<p>While speaking to WION, Reed described what makes Kang so scary and such a big threat to the Avengers and other Marvel superheroes. "One of the things that we wanted to do with this movie was to shake Ant-Man up a little bit... take him out of his comfort zone, and really put him up against an incredibly formidable bad guy. So it was fun to take his lighthearted energy and put him up against Kang. That's not to say Kang doesn't have a sense of humour. But he is a character who doesn't live in a straight line. And a big part of his character is he expends the least amount of energy possible. He's a very, very clear character. If he says something, he means it, and you better listen to it. So to put those two energies up against each other struck us as something quite dramatic. It's safe to say that Scott and Hope and the rest of the family have some things in store for them in this movie that go far beyond anything they've experienced before," he said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><em>Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania </em>has not pleased critics so far. On review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes, the film has scored 51 per cent, indicating almost half of all reviews of the film are negative. But even the positive reviews appear as though the critic is apologising for the movie's very existence.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"<em>Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania</em> mostly lacks the spark of fun that elevated earlier adventures, but Jonathan Majors' Kang is a thrilling villain poised to alter the course of the MCU," reads the critical consensus.</p>

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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Marvel Cinematic Universe's 31st movie, may not have pleased many critics, but it is still expected to score a big opening globally.

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Marvel Cinematic Universe's 31st movie, may not have pleased many critics, but it is still expected to score a big opening globally. As per a report in Variety, the film will gross around $255 million at the worldwide box office. In North America, its domestic market, the report said the Paul Rudd and Jonathan Majors film is expected to bring home a respectable $95 million. In India, trade analyst Taran Adarsh claims that the film has sold more than 77,000 tickets for day 1 in advanced bookings. India is always quite a profitable market for MCU movies, and it appears the third movie in Peyton Reed's Ant-Man franchise is not going to be any different. Also Read: Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumania: Who's who of the MCU movie Michelle Pfeiffer, Michael Douglas, Kathryn Newton, David Dastmalchian, William Jackson Harper, Katy O'Brian, and Bill Murray also star in Quantumania. The excitement around the movie may have a lot to do with Kang, the supervillain who is the next Big Bad of the MCU after Thanos. The Avengers will face him in the next Avengers movie, The Kang Dynasty. Also Read: Exclusive | Ant-Man 3 director Peyton Reed on what makes Kang the Conqueror so scary While speaking to WION, Reed described what makes Kang so scary and such a big threat to the Avengers and other Marvel superheroes. "One of the things that we wanted to do with this movie was to shake Ant-Man up a little bit... take him out of his comfort zone, and really put him up against an incredibly formidable bad guy. So it was fun to take his lighthearted energy and put him up against Kang. That's not to say Kang doesn't have a sense of humour. But he is a character who doesn't live in a straight line. And a big part of his character is he expends the least amount of energy possible. He's a very, very clear character. If he says something, he means it, and you better listen to it. So to put those two energies up against each other struck us as something quite dramatic. It's safe to say that Scott and Hope and the rest of the family have some things in store for them in this movie that go far beyond anything they've experienced before," he said. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania has not pleased critics so far. On review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes, the film has scored 51 per cent, indicating almost half of all reviews of the film are negative. But even the positive reviews appear as though the critic is apologising for the movie's very existence. "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania mostly lacks the spark of fun that elevated earlier adventures, but Jonathan Majors' Kang is a thrilling villain poised to alter the course of the MCU," reads the critical consensus. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania releases on February 17. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, the newest instalment in the Ant-Man franchise and the 31st movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, introduces Kang the Conqueror. After Thanos, Kang is the next Big Bad that the Avengers will eventually face in the fifth Avengers movie, titled Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, which is due for release in 2025. Quantumania continues the tale of Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) who, along with his daughter Cassie Lang (Kathryn Newton), and other major characters — Hank Pym (Michael Douglas), Hope van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly), and Janet van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer) — find themselves in the Quantum Realm, the pocket universe that we have briefly visited earlier. And in the Quantum Realm, they come across Kang.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>We spoke to director Peyton Reed spoke about the dark tonal shift of Quantumania, Kang and how he differs from Thanos, Scott's motivations, and finally the Quantum Realm, where most of the movie takes place.</p>

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<h2>Hi, Peyton. I am really thrilled to be here as I adore Ant-Man movies. I love how Scott Lang is just your ordinary guy, just going about his business. And suddenly, he becomes this superhero. These movies are much lighter and less serious than the rest of the MCU, and that makes for a refreshing change from all the darkness and death elsewhere in MCU. So how does it feel to be saddled with the responsibility of introducing one of Marvel's most fearsome supervillains, Kang, with Quantumania?</h2>

<p>Well, it's a thrill to have Kang the Conqueror introduced in an Ant-Man movie. I grew up reading Marvel Comics, and I always loved Kang. I love the idea that Ant-Man is the most unlikely Avenger. He's just a normal guy with no real superpowers. He's not a brilliant scientist or a billionaire, just an ordinary person. So as we were formulating this movie, we came up with the idea of putting that sort of everyman Avenger up against one of the most powerful antagonists in the multiverse. In the comics, Kang has dominion over time. And Scott Lang's whole goal, in all three of the Ant-Man movies, was to have more time with his daughter. And as a result of the events of Endgame and the Blip, he lost another five years with his daughter. Cassie Lang is now an adult in this movie. We had a lot of fun and drama with the idea of Scott trying to relate to his daughter who is no longer a little girl, and is instead a young woman.</p>

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<h2>Can we expect the Ant-man franchise to enter the truly dark territory with Quantumania? The first two films were quite lighthearted.</h2>

<p>One of the things that we wanted to do with this movie was to shake Ant-Man up a little bit... take him out of his comfort zone, and really put him up against an incredibly formidable bad guy. So it was fun to take his lighthearted energy and put him up against Kang. That's not to say Kang doesn't have a sense of humour. But he is a character who doesn't live in a straight line. And a big part of his character is he expends the least amount of energy possible. He's a very, very clear character. If he says something, he means it, and you better listen to it. So to put those two energies up against each other struck us as something quite dramatic. It's safe to say that Scott and Hope and the rest of the family have some things in store for them in this movie that go far beyond anything they've experienced before.</p>

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<h2>How does MCU Kang, in your opinion, differ from Thanos?</h2>

<p>Well, Thanos and Kang are both very powerful villains in the MCU. The thing that's unique about Kang is that he's the most feared Variant of all the Kang variants. But there are multiple Kangs in the comics; hundreds, if not thousands, of Kangs. So you have a villain who's not only battling our heroes, but he's also battling himself. Because those different Kang variants have very different worldviews and very different motivations for what they want throughout the multiverse. And that is why for us Kang was an interesting villain for us to kick off Phase Five in the Marvel Universe.</p>

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<h2>Is he somebody vastly different from all the other supervillains Marvel superheroes have faced?</h2>

<p>That's right, because there's not really just one of him. You know, we've seen a Variant in season one of Loki. Jonathan Majors, who plays Kang&nbsp;in Ant-Man 3, played a character called He Who Remains. They're very different people, but they're Variants of each other. And He Who Remains spoke of what might happen with this sense of dread. And in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, we're going to show you what he was talking about. We're going to show you the person that he dreaded. He is a very scary, powerful villain, and he has a unique relationship with the Quantum Realm. The Quantum Realm means something very different to Kang than it does to Scott Lang and Hope van Dyne and the rest of our heroes.</p>

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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, the newest instalment in the Ant-Man franchise and the 31st movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, introduces Kang the Conqueror.

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, the newest instalment in the Ant-Man franchise and the 31st movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, introduces Kang the Conqueror. After Thanos, Kang is the next Big Bad that the Avengers will eventually face in the fifth Avengers movie, titled Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, which is due for release in 2025. Quantumania continues the tale of Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) who, along with his daughter Cassie Lang (Kathryn Newton), and other major characters — Hank Pym (Michael Douglas), Hope van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly), and Janet van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer) — find themselves in the Quantum Realm, the pocket universe that we have briefly visited earlier. And in the Quantum Realm, they come across Kang. Also Read: Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumania: Who's who of the MCU movie Also Read: Ant-Man 3: Who exactly is Kang the Conqueror? The Big Bad explained We spoke to director Peyton Reed spoke about the dark tonal shift of Quantumania, Kang and how he differs from Thanos, Scott's motivations, and finally the Quantum Realm, where most of the movie takes place. Hi, Peyton. I am really thrilled to be here as I adore Ant-Man movies. I love how Scott Lang is just your ordinary guy, just going about his business. And suddenly, he becomes this superhero. These movies are much lighter and less serious than the rest of the MCU, and that makes for a refreshing change from all the darkness and death elsewhere in MCU. So how does it feel to be saddled with the responsibility of introducing one of Marvel's most fearsome supervillains, Kang, with Quantumania? Well, it's a thrill to have Kang the Conqueror introduced in an Ant-Man movie. I grew up reading Marvel Comics, and I always loved Kang. I love the idea that Ant-Man is the most unlikely Avenger. He's just a normal guy with no real superpowers. He's not a brilliant scientist or a billionaire, just an ordinary person. So as we were formulating this movie, we came up with the idea of putting that sort of everyman Avenger up against one of the most powerful antagonists in the multiverse. In the comics, Kang has dominion over time. And Scott Lang's whole goal, in all three of the Ant-Man movies, was to have more time with his daughter. And as a result of the events of Endgame and the Blip, he lost another five years with his daughter. Cassie Lang is now an adult in this movie. We had a lot of fun and drama with the idea of Scott trying to relate to his daughter who is no longer a little girl, and is instead a young woman. Can we expect the Ant-man franchise to enter the truly dark territory with Quantumania? The first two films were quite lighthearted. One of the things that we wanted to do with this movie was to shake Ant-Man up a little bit... take him out of his comfort zone, and really put him up against an incredibly formidable bad guy. So it was fun to take his lighthearted energy and put him up against Kang. That's not to say Kang doesn't have a sense of humour. But he is a character who doesn't live in a straight line. And a big part of his character is he expends the least amount of energy possible. He's a very, very clear character. If he says something, he means it, and you better listen to it. So to put those two energies up against each other struck us as something quite dramatic. It's safe to say that Scott and Hope and the rest of the family have some things in store for them in this movie that go far beyond anything they've experienced before. How does MCU Kang, in your opinion, differ from Thanos? Well, Thanos and Kang are both very powerful villains in the MCU. The thing that's unique about Kang is that he's the most feared Variant of all the Kang variants. But there are multiple Kangs in the comics; hundreds, if not thousands, of Kangs. So you have a villain who's not only battling our heroes, but he's also battling himself. Because those different Kang variants have very different worldviews and very different motivations for what they want throughout the multiverse. And that is why for us Kang was an interesting villain for us to kick off Phase Five in the Marvel Universe. Also Read: Six things that make absolutely NO sense in Marvel movies Is he somebody vastly different from all the other supervillains Marvel superheroes have faced? That's right, because there's not really just one of him. You know, we've seen a Variant in season one of Loki. Jonathan Majors, who plays Kang in Ant-Man 3, played a character called He Who Remains. They're very different people, but they're Variants of each other. And He Who Remains spoke of what might happen with this sense of dread. And in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, we're going to show you what he was talking about. We're going to show you the person that he dreaded. He is a very scary, powerful villain, and he has a unique relationship with the Quantum Realm. The Quantum Realm means something very different to Kang than it does to Scott Lang and Hope van Dyne and the rest of our heroes. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania releases on February 17. Watch WION live!

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<p>The third Ant-Man movie, <em>Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania</em>, is almost here. The film continues the story of Paul Rudd’s Scott Lang, a thief-turned-superhero who can turn into a diminutive superhero thanks to a special suit. Evangeline Lilly's Hope van Dyne, Kathryn Newton's (adult) Cassie Lang, Michael Douglas’s Hank Pym, and Michelle Pfeiffer’s Janet van Dyne, are also in the film. The film will introduce the next big villain of the Marvel Cinematic Universe after Thanos: Kang the Conqueror. Played by Jonathan Majors, Kang is unlike anybody the Avengers and other MCU superheroes have faced before. Here’s how:</p>

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<h2>Who is Kang the Conqueror?</h2>

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<p>Kang the Conqueror is a complex and fascinating character in Marvel Comics. He was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby and first appeared in Avengers #8 in 1964. Originally from the 30th century, he is a time traveller who has conquered multiple timelines and alternate realities.</p>

<p>Kang's real name is Nathaniel Richards, and he is a direct descendant of Reed Richards, the leader of the Fantastic Four (the character that John Krasinski played in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness). Nathaniel grew up in a world where Earth was in a state of constant war, and he used his intelligence and technological prowess to travel back in time to conquer ancient civilisations. He eventually became bored with his conquests and decided to turn his attention to the heroes of the Marvel universe.</p>

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<p>Kang has a number of powers and abilities that make him a formidable opponent for many of Marvel's superheroes. He is highly intelligent and has a deep understanding of technology and physics. He is also a skilled fighter and strategist, and&nbsp;has access to advanced weapons and gadgets that give him an edge in battle. Kang is also able to manipulate time and space, which allows him to travel through time and alternate realities and create time loops and paradoxes.</p>

<p>Kang has been a major villain in many Marvel storylines, and has faced the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, and the X-Men. He has also had a number of different identities and personas throughout his history, including Rama-Tut, Immortus, and Iron Lad. In some storylines, Kang is portrayed as a tragic figure who is trying to prevent a catastrophic event from occurring in the future, while in others he is a ruthless conqueror who seeks power and domination at any cost.</p>

<p>Overall, Kang the Conqueror is a fascinating and complex character in the Marvel universe. His mastery of time and space, along with his intelligence and fighting skills, make him a formidable foe for any superhero.</p>

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<h2>Is Kang from the comics the same as the one in the MCU?</h2>

<p>Yes, and no. Marvel Studios also makes significant changes with the characters and stories when adapting for the big or small screens. So while Kang from the comics may be similar to the one in MCU in terms of abilities, their backstories&nbsp;are likely quite different. Majors’ Kang is a variant of He Who Remains, the man Tom Hiddleston’s Loki and Sophie Di Martino’s Sylvie encountered at the end of Loki TV series’ season 1. This one, judging by trailers and promos, is lost in the Quantum Realm, and is less of a strongman like Thanos and more like a master manipulator and strategist. We see him offering Scott the time the Avengers lost when he was stuck in the Quantum Real and five years passed on earth.</p>

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The third Ant-Man movie, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, is almost here. The film continues the story of Paul Rudd’s Scott Lang, a thief-turned-superhero who can turn into a diminutive superhero thanks to a special suit.

The third Ant-Man movie, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, is almost here. The film continues the story of Paul Rudd’s Scott Lang, a thief-turned-superhero who can turn into a diminutive superhero thanks to a special suit. Evangeline Lilly's Hope van Dyne, Kathryn Newton's (adult) Cassie Lang, Michael Douglas’s Hank Pym, and Michelle Pfeiffer’s Janet van Dyne, are also in the film. The film will introduce the next big villain of the Marvel Cinematic Universe after Thanos: Kang the Conqueror. Played by Jonathan Majors, Kang is unlike anybody the Avengers and other MCU superheroes have faced before. Here’s how: Also Read: Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumania: Who's who of the MCU movie Also Read: Exclusive | Ant-Man 3 director Peyton Reed on what makes Kang the Conqueror so scary Who is Kang the Conqueror? Kang the Conqueror is a complex and fascinating character in Marvel Comics. He was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby and first appeared in Avengers #8 in 1964. Originally from the 30th century, he is a time traveller who has conquered multiple timelines and alternate realities. Kang's real name is Nathaniel Richards, and he is a direct descendant of Reed Richards, the leader of the Fantastic Four (the character that John Krasinski played in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness). Nathaniel grew up in a world where Earth was in a state of constant war, and he used his intelligence and technological prowess to travel back in time to conquer ancient civilisations. He eventually became bored with his conquests and decided to turn his attention to the heroes of the Marvel universe. Kang has a number of powers and abilities that make him a formidable opponent for many of Marvel's superheroes. He is highly intelligent and has a deep understanding of technology and physics. He is also a skilled fighter and strategist, and has access to advanced weapons and gadgets that give him an edge in battle. Kang is also able to manipulate time and space, which allows him to travel through time and alternate realities and create time loops and paradoxes. Kang has been a major villain in many Marvel storylines, and has faced the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, and the X-Men. He has also had a number of different identities and personas throughout his history, including Rama-Tut, Immortus, and Iron Lad. In some storylines, Kang is portrayed as a tragic figure who is trying to prevent a catastrophic event from occurring in the future, while in others he is a ruthless conqueror who seeks power and domination at any cost. Overall, Kang the Conqueror is a fascinating and complex character in the Marvel universe. His mastery of time and space, along with his intelligence and fighting skills, make him a formidable foe for any superhero. Is Kang from the comics the same as the one in the MCU? Yes, and no. Marvel Studios also makes significant changes with the characters and stories when adapting for the big or small screens. So while Kang from the comics may be similar to the one in MCU in terms of abilities, their backstories are likely quite different. Majors’ Kang is a variant of He Who Remains, the man Tom Hiddleston’s Loki and Sophie Di Martino’s Sylvie encountered at the end of Loki TV series’ season 1. This one, judging by trailers and promos, is lost in the Quantum Realm, and is less of a strongman like Thanos and more like a master manipulator and strategist. We see him offering Scott the time the Avengers lost when he was stuck in the Quantum Real and five years passed on earth. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania releases on February 17. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Enough has been written about the newest MCU star Jonathan Majors who made an impact with his role as Nathaniel Richards in ‘Loki’ TV show but that’s not the only film credit the actor boasts of. With some heavyweight films in his kitty like ‘Da 5 Bloods’, ‘Lovecraft Country’, ‘The Harder They Fall’ and unreleased ones like ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ and ‘Creed III’, Jonathan is someone to watch out for.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Finishing off the year on a high, Jonathan Majors has an aerial war drama ‘Devotion’ as he brings to life the role of Jesse Brown, a real-life US Navy fighter pilot who along with Tom Hudner stole the show for the US in the Korean war. Jonathan spoke exclusively to WION about what it means to play an American hero and living the American dream via this film.</p>

<p><em><strong>Read the edited excerpts of the chat here:</strong></em></p>

<p><strong>WION:</strong> What made you sign up for JD Dillard’s Devotion? How would you describe Jesse Brown, your character in the film?</p>

<p><strong>Jonathan Majors:</strong> Devotion is a story of two fellas, Jesse Brown and Tom Hudner. Two men from two different cultures, two different worlds meeting in the US Navy. They are Navy aviators, which is one of the toughest jobs there is. These two men discover things about themselves and each other in an attempt to fulfil their personal legacies, their own destinies ending up having to use each other.</p>

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<p>Jesse is a young man from Mississippi who is now with the US Navy which means this fella has made his way through schooling, all the way from Mississippi to Rhode Island, is now a top flight aviator, one of the best aviators.</p>

<p><strong>WION:</strong> Since the film is about the special bond your character shared with fellow aviator, Tom Hudner, how would you describe working with Glen Powell who portrays Tom?</p>

<p><strong>Jonathan Majors:</strong> Tom is played by Glen Powell and one of the great things about Glen is that he’s one of the most sensitive and practical human beings I have ever come across. He has a way of understanding the moment without trying to over explain it. He has a way of knowing before he articulates something, as a swim partner, that's what you want. Someone who will instinctively understand the sound of the moment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Check out the interview here:</p>

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<p><strong>WION:</strong> What was your equation with Christina Jackson as she played a crucial role in the film, that of your partner?&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Jonathan Majors:</strong> Cjristina plays Daisy Brown. She’s all about light, humour, and heart. I am thinking of the day when we were dancing in the house, we were newlyweds. She brings so much to the set and scene. She brings so much truth and so much authority to a moment where you want to reveal the truth. You want to express truthfully. You want to play with her because you have a sense that she can handle whatever you are going to throw at her, and is going to amplify it and make it that much more human.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WION:</strong> JD Dillard is a fairly new guy. How was it being directed by him in this action-packed, heavy-on-emotions film?</p>

<p><strong>Jonathan Majors:</strong> This film is directed by a young man named JD Dillard. JD is the most empathetic, beautiful, intelligent director that I think I have worked with. His passion for this story is unrivalled. He was our admiral. He gave us a lot of trust and ferocious latitude to tell the story to the best of our ability. As an actor, as a protagonist, you can only dream of having a director like JD.</p>

<p><strong>WION:</strong> Why do you think this story needs to be told?&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Jonathan Majors:</strong> Each one of these men and women who serve in our country have their own story, their own specific experiences and it can't be grouped together as one. The whole experience of what it is to be a black aviator, a black soldier, a black sailor – those stories are a treasure trove. I have been fortunate enough to be chosen and blessed.</p>

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<p>The legacy of Jesse Brown is that of an American hero who lives the american dream – as he pulls himself up from the boot straps. This man didn't just pull himself up, he did that and put himself in the sky – that's the legacy of Jesse – and he did that with a heart as big as an ocean, with devotion for his family and country.</p>

<p><strong>WION:</strong> What do you think the audiences can take from this film?</p>

<p><strong>Jonathan Majors:</strong> People will take from this film what they will as everyone comes with a different perspective, different point of view, has a different well that needs to be filled up. But I think like every character in the film, this idea of devotion and sacrifice and living to one’s full potential is something one will be able to connect with. What it is to look after the lady next to you, what is to love yourself, people next to you, your country, your beliefs, to be devoted to that. To be quietly confident in that devotion to that. Let it manifest with dignity and love. That's what I took from the film from my experience.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>Directed by JD Dillard, 'Devotion' is based on the bestselling book by Adam Makos. The film stars Joe Jonas, Glen Powell, Jonathan Majors, Christina Jackson and Thomas Sadoski. It releases in India on December 2 in theatres.</em></p>

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Enough has been written about the newest MCU star Jonathan Majors who made an impact with his role as Nathaniel Richards in ‘Loki’ TV show but that’s not the only film credit the actor boasts of.

Enough has been written about the newest MCU star Jonathan Majors who made an impact with his role as Nathaniel Richards in ‘Loki’ TV show but that’s not the only film credit the actor boasts of. With some heavyweight films in his kitty like ‘Da 5 Bloods’, ‘Lovecraft Country’, ‘The Harder They Fall’ and unreleased ones like ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ and ‘Creed III’, Jonathan is someone to watch out for. Finishing off the year on a high, Jonathan Majors has an aerial war drama ‘Devotion’ as he brings to life the role of Jesse Brown, a real-life US Navy fighter pilot who along with Tom Hudner stole the show for the US in the Korean war. Jonathan spoke exclusively to WION about what it means to play an American hero and living the American dream via this film. Read the edited excerpts of the chat here: WION: What made you sign up for JD Dillard’s Devotion? How would you describe Jesse Brown, your character in the film? Jonathan Majors: Devotion is a story of two fellas, Jesse Brown and Tom Hudner. Two men from two different cultures, two different worlds meeting in the US Navy. They are Navy aviators, which is one of the toughest jobs there is. These two men discover things about themselves and each other in an attempt to fulfil their personal legacies, their own destinies ending up having to use each other. Jesse is a young man from Mississippi who is now with the US Navy which means this fella has made his way through schooling, all the way from Mississippi to Rhode Island, is now a top flight aviator, one of the best aviators. WION: Since the film is about the special bond your character shared with fellow aviator, Tom Hudner, how would you describe working with Glen Powell who portrays Tom? Jonathan Majors: Tom is played by Glen Powell and one of the great things about Glen is that he’s one of the most sensitive and practical human beings I have ever come across. He has a way of understanding the moment without trying to over explain it. He has a way of knowing before he articulates something, as a swim partner, that's what you want. Someone who will instinctively understand the sound of the moment. Check out the interview here: WION: What was your equation with Christina Jackson as she played a crucial role in the film, that of your partner? Jonathan Majors: Cjristina plays Daisy Brown. She’s all about light, humour, and heart. I am thinking of the day when we were dancing in the house, we were newlyweds. She brings so much to the set and scene. She brings so much truth and so much authority to a moment where you want to reveal the truth. You want to express truthfully. You want to play with her because you have a sense that she can handle whatever you are going to throw at her, and is going to amplify it and make it that much more human. WION: JD Dillard is a fairly new guy. How was it being directed by him in this action-packed, heavy-on-emotions film? Jonathan Majors: This film is directed by a young man named JD Dillard. JD is the most empathetic, beautiful, intelligent director that I think I have worked with. His passion for this story is unrivalled. He was our admiral. He gave us a lot of trust and ferocious latitude to tell the story to the best of our ability. As an actor, as a protagonist, you can only dream of having a director like JD. WION: Why do you think this story needs to be told? Jonathan Majors: Each one of these men and women who serve in our country have their own story, their own specific experiences and it can't be grouped together as one. The whole experience of what it is to be a black aviator, a black soldier, a black sailor – those stories are a treasure trove. I have been fortunate enough to be chosen and blessed. The legacy of Jesse Brown is that of an American hero who lives the american dream – as he pulls himself up from the boot straps. This man didn't just pull himself up, he did that and put himself in the sky – that's the legacy of Jesse – and he did that with a heart as big as an ocean, with devotion for his family and country. WION: What do you think the audiences can take from this film? Jonathan Majors: People will take from this film what they will as everyone comes with a different perspective, different point of view, has a different well that needs to be filled up. But I think like every character in the film, this idea of devotion and sacrifice and living to one’s full potential is something one will be able to connect with. What it is to look after the lady next to you, what is to love yourself, people next to you, your country, your beliefs, to be devoted to that. To be quietly confident in that devotion to that. Let it manifest with dignity and love. That's what I took from the film from my experience. Directed by JD Dillard, 'Devotion' is based on the bestselling book by Adam Makos. The film stars Joe Jonas, Glen Powell, Jonathan Majors, Christina Jackson and Thomas Sadoski. It releases in India on December 2 in theatres.

Interview: 'Marvel' star Jonathan Majors on playing an American hero in war film 'Devotion'