The MCU

Last time on 2TheMattCave… (Just kidding)

Today I’m going to rant about the Marvel Cinematic Universe, because what a week it’s had. Marvel stepped it up this week by bringing us a lot of news on the growth of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as well as delivering a fantastic episode of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

First, Marvel announced that Michael Douglas would be playing Hank Pym in the 2015 “Ant-Man” movie. I was very surprised by this, seeing how Douglas is a tad on the old side and Hank is still in his prime in the comics, not to mention the first Ant-Man. Douglas has some big shoes to fill here, for Pym not only holds the mantle of Ant-Man in the Marvel universe but also goes by Giant-man, Goliath, Yellow Jacket, and even Wasp for a time. Will we see Douglas take on any of these rolls in the movie, I hope so.

With the announcement of Michael Douglas playing Hank Pym, that led to the reveal that Paul Rudd, who had already been cast in the movie as Ant-Man, would in fact be playing Scott Lang (The second character to become Ant-Man). Will we see Rudd and Douglas shrink together, will it be one of those movies where it flips from that past to the present to unfold the plot, will Douglas and Rudd go well together, and will the movie be any good? Probably, More than likely, I couldn't tell you, and OH YES!!!! This will be an awesome movie. Ant-Man is set to release on July 31, 2015.

Up next, Marvel announced that Bill Paxton will be playing S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Jonathan Garrett in four upcoming episodes of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Paxton’s episodes will air later this season.

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. episode 12: Seeds was one of the season’s strongest episodes. There was a large plot twist with one of the main characters as well as telling a great origin story for one of Iron Man’s super villains. If you haven’t watched the episode yet, STOP READING, this is where it gets a little spoilery. First off, A few questions came to mind when Sky mentioned Bucky Barnes being on the agent’s wall of death. Bucky died in Captain America: The First Avenger, which takes place a year before S.H.I.E.L.D. was formed. If that’s the case then why is he on the wall? Marvel doesn't do these things by mistake, and if you know anything about Bucky and you've heard about Cap 2 then you really need to get excited any time now. I’ll give you a moment…..

STILL SPOILERY

Blizzard’s origin into the MCU was reveled in this episode as well. Donnie Gill, who in the MCU is a S.H.I.E.L.D agent in training, creates a device that will later change his life as well as the entire show!! I KNOW!!! Someone finally has a superpower without having some kind of implant or device to aid them. Seems a bit inhuman….

And finally!!!

After the show, Marvel showed a clip for the next episode and we see a cameo of someone famous. I won’t say who it is but my hints are:
He’s had cameos in all the Marvel movies

His name rhymes with Fan the man Wee

Well played Marvel. You've expanded the Marvel Cinematic Universe greatly this week and it’s only Wednesday. Keep up the good work.

PS: Marvels 2014 plans for the MCU

Present-May 2014: The remaining episodes of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

April 4th-Captain America: The Winter Solder

August 1^st- Guardians of the Galaxy

That is all for me everybody, have a wonderful day.

It’s morphin time!!!