# Michael Douglas says Marvel would not let him quit after Ant-Man death request

Michael Douglas said he asked Marvel to kill off his Ant-Man character, Hank Pym, so he could leave the franchise, but the studio would not let him quit. The actor remains tied to the superhero series, illustrating how tightly studios can control long-running franchise roles.

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- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/michael-douglas-marvel-quit-killed-off-1236916599/) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:10:07 +0000