After a few days of speculation and jumping the gun by many on the tubes, Marvel has confirmed and announced that Paul Rudd will star in Ant-Man. The movie, which will be directed by Edgar Wright, comes to theaters July 31, 2015!

In the release, Marvel says that they and Wright wanted Rudd long ago.

The casting of Rudd represents the actor that Marvel and Wright had long ago identified as its first choice to play Ant-Man, continuing the studio’s desire to cast actors that bring several dimensions to its onscreen heroes.  The film’s plot is being kept under wraps.

There are numerous versions of the character with many people taking on the identity of Ant-Man. With the inclusion of Ultron in 2015’s Avengers: Age of Ultron, it is speculated we’ll see Hank Pym, the scientist and hero who in the comics created Ultron. That’s all speculation. There are versions of the character who have had greater ties with S.H.I.E.L.D., the organization that has play a prominent role in the Marvel Movie Universe as well as spawned the television show which is airing its first season on ABC.

Rudd can be currently seen in Anchor Man 2: The Legend Continues and has a long acting history.

In 2015, Ant-Man will be joined by Avengers: Age of Ultron which hits theaters May 1, 2015. 2014 brings us Captain America: The Winter Soldier on April 4 and Guardians of the Galaxy on August 1.