Peyton Reed (“Yes Man”) is the frontrunner to replace Edgar Wright as the director of Marvel’s “Ant-Man,” an individual familiar with the project has told TheWrap.
Marvel has declined to comment on all speculation surrounding the new director of “Ant-Man,” which the studio insists will make its current release date of July 17, 2015. A representative for Reed did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Reed’s name has not been mentioned in connection with “Ant-Man” yet, but he has emerged as a serious contender for the high-profile directing gig.
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Reed made his directorial debut with the hit 2000 cheerleading comedy “Bring It On” starring Kirsten Dunst.