The move comes as a complete blindside, as Wright had been attached to the project since 2006, way before Iron Man was released and kicked off the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In addition to directing, he had also co wrote the script with Joe Cornish (Attack the Block). He kept up frequent updates of the project, even creating a sizzle reel in 2012 which displayed his plans for how to create Ant-Man.
Both Marvel and the director have released statements saying that they have parted ways due to "differences in their vision of the film." Marvel already has a replacement locked in for the film, though they are keeping who landed the job a mystery for the moment. The company said that the change in directors would not affect the film's planned July 17, 2015 release date, where Ant-Man will kick off Marvel's Phase Three of their Cinematic Universe
This is saddening news to hear, as I was quite excited to seeing Wright's vision of the character (even saying the film would be going for a heist film feel and would be different than the other Marvel films). I'll be interested to hear who will be taking his place, but it's upsetting to hear that we will not be seeing Wright's vision brought to the big screen.
-Jon
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