Why Paul Rudd Loves Playing a Lesser-Known Superhero

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B03iS2q69qI

He may not have the same name recognition as that other bug-turned-hero like Spider-Man.

But in Paul Rudd’s first foray as a masked do-gooder, he couldn’t be happier playing a character who is unfamiliar to most many moviegoers. The way the 46-year-old sees it, it is Ant-Man’s incredible superpowers that set him apart from his peers in the Marvel universe—and his skills will be enough to win over fans.

“I like the idea of playing a character that might not be so well known,” Rudd tells “Made in Hollywood.” “When you really think about Ant-Man and what he can do, it’s incredible—you’re invisible.”

In “Ant-Man,” radical new technology allows the user of a special suit to shrink to the size of an ant and balloon back to human size while its wearer harnesses super strength. As if that isn’t enough, the wardrobe’s helmet allows its user to communicate with ants and other higher order insects.

Rudd added: “Think about going anywhere, doing anything, seeing anything you want. Also, being able to control ants — they’re everywhere.”

The action-comedy co-stars Michael Douglas, who serves as Rudd’s character’s mentor, and Evangeline Lilly, Corey Stoll, Bobby Cannavale, Michael Peña, and Tip "T.I." Harris, in theaters July 17.

Watch the trailer below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWdKf3MneyI