The actor makes the reveal at Comic-Con.
Paul Rudd's Ant-Man will take on the villain Darren Cross, played by Corey Stoll, in Marvel's first movie of Phase 3.
Corey confirmed his role during Marvel's live stream on July 26 at the San Diego Comic-Con surrounded by his co-stars Paul and Michael Douglas. The studio had only confirmed his casting prior to the convention.
Corey confirms he's playing villain Darren Cross in new Ant-Man film. (Nikki Nelson/WENN)
The three actors were all making their debuts at Comic-Con. Michael brought along his son Dylan, who is excited for his father's next project but favors Marvel's other superhero Iron Man.
Paul described his Ant-Man physique saying he had grown an ant's thorax for the role. He said he probably wouldn't be posting a shirtless selfie like Guardians of the Galaxy's Chris Pratt did to show off how he got into shape to play Star Lord. Paul joked this would be the first movie CGI was used to decrease the level of muscle on its star actor.
Paul Rudd brings Marvel's Ant-Man to life next summer. (Twitter/@AntMan)
The film lost its first director and writer Edgar Wright due to a difference in creative direction. Peyton Reed has since signed on to helm the project and Adam McKay will help with the script.
Paul plays Scott Lang and his Ant-Man alter ego, who took the technology of changing sizes, but maintaining strength in shrunken state, from scientist Hank Pym, played by Michael.
Ant-Man will premiere on July 17, 2015.
