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Bill Murraysays he’s set to appear inAnt-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.
The actor, 71, spilled the beans during an interview with the German newspaperFrankfurter Allgemeine(FAZ) while promoting his new Wes Anderson movieThe French Dispatch.
A spokesperson for Disney did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
Just as the words slipped from his mouth, Murray seemed to backtrack a bit, adding, “I probably won’t tell you, but never mind. In any case, some people were quite surprised why I decided on such a project. But for me the thing was quite clear: I got to know the director [Peyton Reed] – and really liked him very much.”
Timothée Chalamet, Wes Anderson, Tilda Swinton and Bill Murray attend “The French Dispatch” photocall during the 2021 Cannes Film Festival.Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty
Murray continued speaking about Reed, saying, “He was funny, humble, everything you want from a director. And with the cheerleader storyBring It Onhe made a movie years ago which I think is damn good. So I agreed, although I’m not interested in these huge comic book adaptations as an actor otherwise…Let’s put it this way: the director is a good guy, and now I’ve at least tried out what it’s like to shoot a Marvel movie.”
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As for whether Murray was hooked on making a superhero movie, the actor said, “I don’t think I need that experience a second time.”
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumaniais set to see the return of several A-list stars including Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly in the title roles of Ant-Man and the Wasp. Michael Douglas, Michelle Pfeiffer, Jonathan Majors and Kathryn Newton are also set to star.
The movie is set to hit theaters on July 28, 2023.
source: people.com
