Marvel’s multiverse saga has once again sparked speculation about potential character returns. Recent convention remarks from a familiar Ant-Man star have reignited curiosity about how certain supporting heroes could fit into Avengers: Doomsday and beyond, though no official confirmation has been made by the studio.
David Dastmalchian on how he can return as Veb and Kurt in the MCU
David Dastmalchian discussed how his Marvel characters, Veb and Kurt, could return in future MCU projects during a recent interview with The Direct. The actor said it “makes no sense” for Avengers: Doomsday to exclude his linguistic alien, Veb, given the film’s rumored multiversal storyline. He suggested Veb could help bridge communication across universes, similar to his role in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.
“I tell you what, I think that it makes no sense that the Fantastic Four are going to be traipsing around all the different universes within the galaxies and all these different realities and all these different beings and creatures from other places. They need a Veb to help interpret all the language barriers,” Dastmalchian said, calling on Marvel to make Veb part of the “Fantastic Five.”
Dastmalchian also proposed that his other MCU role, Kurt—the hacker from the first two Ant-Man films and What If…?—could return to “fix all the computers at Avengers HQ.” He remarked, “So, I’m putting out the call right now. Marvel, if you’re listening, I think Veb needs to come and be part of the ‘Fantastic Five.’ And Kurt could fix all the computers at Avengers HQ. So, that needs to happen.”
Both characters, while comedic side figures, have become fan favorites in the Ant-Man trilogy. Dastmalchian’s comments come as Marvel expands its multiverse saga with Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. His remarks highlight how supporting characters like Veb and Kurt could fit into larger ensemble projects. These could explore different universes, technologies, and cosmic languages within the MCU.
