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Adam McKay (born April 17, 1968) is an American screenwriter, producer, and director. McKay began his career as a head writer for the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live (SNL) from 1995 to 2001. After leaving SNL, McKay collaborated with comedian Will Ferrell on his comedy films Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004), Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006), and The Other Guys (2010). Ferrell and McKay later co-wrote and co-produced numerous television series and films, with McKay himself co-producing their website, Funny or Die, through their company, Gary Sanchez Productions. Aside from working with Ferrell, McKay wrote and directed the satirical films The Big Short (2015), Vice (2018), and Don't Look Up (2021). McKay won an Academy Award, a BAFTA, and a Critics' Choice Award for adapting the screenplay of The Big Short. In 2019, McKay founded Hyperobject Industries, a production company. Description above from the Wikipedia article Adam McKay, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Scott Lang, a thief seeking redemption, is recruited by Hank Pym, the original Ant-Man, to don the Ant-Man suit and stop Darren Cross, Pym’s former protégé, from selling dangerous shrinking technology to HYDRA. Under the guidance of Pym and his daughter Hope Van Dyne, Scott undergoes rigorous training, mastering the use of the shrinking suit while trying to prove himself as a hero to his daughter, Cassie. As Scott learns to control his new powers, he discovers the existence of the Quantum Realm, a mysterious dimension that can only be accessed through extreme shrinking, a concept that Pym warns him about, as it took his wife, Janet. At the same time, Cross, now in the powerful Yellowjacket suit, is preparing to sell the shrinking technology to the highest bidder, including HYDRA, threatening global security. During his training, Scott infiltrates a secure Avengers facility where he encounters Falcon, leading to a playful yet intense confrontation where Scott successfully enters Falcon’s suit undetected, showcasing his growing expertise with the Ant-Man suit. In the climactic battle, Scott confronts Cross and must shrink into the Quantum Realm to stop him. Scott narrowly escapes, hinting at the potential dangers and future exploration of the Quantum Realm. Post Credits: Hank Pym reveals a new suit he has been designing for Hope, setting the stage for her future as the Wasp and further expanding the MCU’s exploration of the Quantum Realm.
