Home / Arts and Entertainment / Kathryn Newton Returns as Cassie Lang in Marvel's New Epic
Kathryn Newton Returns as Cassie Lang in Marvel's New Epic
17 Apr
Summary
- Kathryn Newton confirmed return as Cassie Lang for Marvel sequel.
- Robert Downey Jr. will portray the villainous Doctor Doom.
- Returning heroes and villains include Captain America and Thor.
Kathryn Newton has officially announced her return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Cassie Lang. The actress shared the news on Instagram, humorously unpacking a director's chair featuring her name and the film's logo. This reveal aligns with Marvel's promotional style for its upcoming superhero saga.
Newton's character, Cassie Lang, is expected to embrace her shrinking abilities, following in the footsteps of her father, Scott Lang, also known as Ant-Man. Evidence of this was seen in a trailer debuted at CinemaCon, which featured a tender moment between Ant-Man and his daughter.
The sequel boasts an impressive ensemble cast. Alongside Ant-Man and Cassie Lang, the film will feature the return of iconic characters such as Captain America, Thor, Black Panther, Shang-Chi, Professor Xavier, Magneto, and Gambit. The directing duo Joe and Anthony Russo, known for their work on 'Avengers: Endgame' and 'Avengers: Infinity War,' are set to helm the project.
