“Ant-Man” Actress Evangeline Lilly in Trouble Over Coronavirus Comment

Marvel Cinematic Universe star Evangeline Lilly is facing intense backlash for her reaction to the coronavirus outbreak. Lilly, known for playing Hope Van Dyne in the Ant-Man movies, has revealed on social media that she’s not practicing social distancing, as authorities worldwide recommend.

According to Lilly, who played Kate in Lost, she doesn’t want to impact on her freedom of movement. Ironically, though, her views may end up seriously restricting her screentime in Ant-Man 3.

Sources reveal that the studio is seriously upset with Lilly’s attitude and, more importantly, the social media storm that she whipped up.

Many are calling for her removal from the MCU, in fact, particularly because her worrying comments suggest she believes COVID-19 is a hoax.

Marvel is now considering doing as these people are asking and letting Lilly go after her current contract expires. For the immediate future, however, it seems her role in Ant-Man 3 will be reduced.

This would be a big come-down for the actress; following Ant-Man and the Wasp making her the first leading superheroine of the franchise.

Given where Ant-Man 3 may end up going story-wise, shuffling Lilly into a supporting role could probably be done organically.

Avengers: Endgame aged up Scott Lang’s daughter Cassie; so presumably she’ll take after her dad and become Stature in the threequel.

As such, Emma Fuhrmann could easily step up and become Paul Rudd’s new partner in crime-fighting instead of Lilly.