Paul Rudd is set to play the role of the title super hero in Marvel Studios' 'Ant-Man', to be directed by Edgar Wright.
According to Variety, the 44-year-old comedy veteran had been rumored to be up for the part since October, the New York Daily News reported.
Rudd will be next seen in 'Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues', alongside Will Ferrell, David Koechner and Steve Carell.
