The Reason Behind Marvel's Decision to Recast Cassie Lang After Avengers: Endgame
Three actresses have played the role of Cassie Lang, Ant-Man's daughter, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
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Emma Fuhrmann played Cassie Lang in Avengers: Endgame, but the role was recast for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.
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Catherine Newton was chosen to play Cassie Lang in Quantumania because of the chemistry with the cast and the plans for the MCU's future, particularly for the Young Avengers.
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Peyton Reed, the director, stated that Newton embodied the qualities they envisioned for Cassie Lang going forward.
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Marvel Studios did consider Fuhrmann for the role, but she did not fit the vision for the character going forward.
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Marvel is willing to recast or consider actors for different roles based on their talent and fit for the character.
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Cassie Lang is a character that is expected to remain in the MCU for a long time, and they wanted an actress who can grow into the role.
The decision to recast was not due to any controversy or negative circumstances.