Credit: Marvel StudiosIs this really the last of this Marvel Character?
In every movie that makes it to the big screen, there are many things that go unseen by audiences: deleted scenes, outtakes, different storylines, and even character backstories. With as rich a catalog as the Marvel Cinematic Universe possesses, it would be impossible to go into every character’s backstory onscreen, but thanks to this new interview, fans know a little bit more about one certain character and why he might just be the last in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Generally speaking, Marvel Studios excels at telling backstories. During the first Phases of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, each key character had their own solo film to introduce their character and get the audience on board. It took more time, but it was effective. Audiences have loved Marvel for years now, and the payoff in Avengers: Infinity War (2018) and Avengers: Endgame (2019) was well worth it, making the latter one of the highest-grossing movies of all time.
Of course, not every character can get a solo movie. Some amazing characters who have since risen through the ranks have started off as side characters in other hero’s movies. Fan favorites like Hawkeye/Clint Barton (Jeremy Renner), Black Widow/Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson), Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen), and others who are just recently getting recognition with their own movies or series. Sadly, it looks like this character won’t be one of those!
In a recent interview with The Direct, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023), star David Dastmalchian revealed the tragic backstory behind his latest Marvel character, Veb. Fans will remember the gelatinous freedom fighter character, curious about Scott Lang’s (Paul Rudd) holes in the Quantum Realm, whose goo helped the family understand the language of the microscopic universe. Though played for comedic relief, Dastmalchian revealed to The Direct the sad truth of the character:
“So all of Veb’s family, everyone connected to is pretty much gone now. Veb, as far as he knows, is the last of its kind. I’m hoping and praying there’s another Vez or a Pez out there somewhere. But I found that to be very powerful, and very emotional, and as silly and fun as the character is – And by the way, he’s my kid’s favorite character I’ve ever played – I think it’s kind of heavy like that, and I love it.”
Dastmalchian explains that the reason behind Veb (Dastmalchian) being the last of the species has directly to do with Kang the Conqueror (Jonathan Majors). According to Dastmalchian, Veb’s species’ ability to unite the people of the Quantum Realm was in direct opposition to the Conqueror, and his goals of division, making the last pink gelatinous character both hilarious and tragic. While audiences may yet see Veb (Dastmalchian) again, it’s almost certain they won’t see any others like him.
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With as poorly received as Peyton Reed’s Quantumania was and as poorly as it performed, fans can only hope that Veb (Dastmalchian) and characters like him will make subsequent appearances. With the burgeoning Ghostbusters reboot franchise, Paul Rudd may well be busy in the future, but co-star Evangeline Lilly has expressed her desire for a solo Hope Van Dyne/The Wasp (Eveganline Lilly) movie, and it’s almost a sure bet that audiences have just seen the beginning of Cassie Lang (Kathryn Newton).
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