Kathryn Newton

'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' star Kathryn Newton dishes on the best advice from onscreen dad Paul Rudd — exclusive interview.

We get to see that love grow in this movie, and you get to see them reconnect. “So she’s learning just as a girl, not even as a superhero, how to harness her power and what to do with it.” The Florida native recalled: “He said, ‘If there’s no one that you think could do this part better than you, if you’re the only one that can play this role, then you should do it. [Big Little Lies](https://www.usmagazine.com/shows/big-little-lies/) alum explained, adding that her character is “a little bit of a mess, but she wants to be like her dad. If you can bring something to the role, then you should do it. I’d love to only do movies that I feel like only I could do because I’m the only one in the world that could play this part. They’re quickly separated — with Scott and Cassie in one group and Hank, Janet and Hope in another — with no idea how to get back home. The 18-year-old is ready to follow in her father’s footsteps — even if the adults around her disagree. “We went to the theater, and I remember seeing that movie and being so inspired … I wanted to be the biggest Marvel superhero of all time. And I think it’s ironic because Cassie Lang literally grows 40 feet tall and shrinks to the size of an ant. So she might just be the biggest one in the MCU.

Kathryn Newton is making her MCU debut in 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.' Learn more about this actress who will likely have a long tenure at Marvel.

In addition to her acting talents, the actress is a skilled artist. Kathryn was born in Orlando, Florida. I drew my look from the fashion show that I went to in Milan. She intended to play in the 2012 U.S. She played Allie Pressman in the teen drama. The movie sets the stage for Kathryn to appear in future MCU projects. She went on to appear in the HBO hit Big Little Lies as The actress has also starred in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, Detective Pikachu, and [Freaky](https://hollywoodlife.com/2020/11/13/freaky-kathryn-newton-serial-killer-vince-vaughn-interview/). Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania marks Kathryn’s first film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. When Kathryn was in high school, she played for her school’s golf team. The show had been renewed for season 2, but it was ultimately canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She made her television debut in the soap opera All My Children.

Kathryn Newton steps out in blue for the Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania UK premiere held at BFI IMAX Waterloo on Thursday (February 16) in London.

[Catherine Zeta Jones](https://www.justjaredjr.com/tags/catherine-zeta-jones/), [Evangeline Lilly](https://www.justjaredjr.com/tags/evangeline-lilly/), [Jonathan Majors](https://www.justjaredjr.com/tags/jonathan-majors/), [Kathryn Newton](https://www.justjaredjr.com/tags/kathryn-newton/), [Michael Douglas](https://www.justjaredjr.com/tags/michael-douglas/), [Paul Rudd](https://www.justjaredjr.com/tags/paul-rudd/) That kept it fresh, that kept it alive, that kept it really important. We were in scenes that lasted for a week; for me, it was the first time I ever did that, where you’re in the same scene over and over for literally seven days,” she told [Den of Geek](https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/ant-man-3-kathryn-newton-cassie-lang-marvel/). [Paul Rudd](https://www.justjaredjr.com/tags/paul-rudd/), [Evangeline Lilly](https://www.justjaredjr.com/tags/evangeline-lilly/) and [Michael Douglas](https://www.justjaredjr.com/tags/michael-douglas/), with wife [Catherine Zeta-Jones](https://www.justjaredjr.com/tags/catherine-zeta-jones/), as well as director Peyton Reed. [Jonathan Majors](https://www.justjaredjr.com/tags/jonathan-majors/) on the carpet at the event.

Kathryn Newton chats with the Sun's Mark Daniell about kicking off Marvel's Phase 5 with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.

'People always say, ‘Believe in your dreams and dream big.’ But oh my gosh! WATCH: Kathryn Newton makes her Marvel dreams come true in 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' Back to video WATCH: Kathryn Newton makes her Marvel dreams come true in 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania'

Turning heads as the superhero franchise's third Cassie Lang alongside Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, and Jonathan Majors is American actress Kathryn Newton. The ...

She was also supposed to compete in the 2012 U.S. Kathryn began competing in golf tournaments when she was 8. Turning heads as the superhero franchise’s third Cassie Lang alongside Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, and Jonathan Majors is American actress Kathryn Newton.

Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania's Kathryn Newton has turned in great performances in a number of shows and movies.

Her scenes with Academy Award winner Reese Witherspoon as her mother, Madeline McKenzie — such as when a [clash over Madeline’s expectations of Abigail](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEFJjjebUuk) concludes with an admission of her past infidelity — easily qualify as some of the Emmy-winning series’ most powerful moments, thanks in part to Newton’s ever-believable approach to depicting modern teen angst. The then-15-year-old actor is as charming as she is compelling in the Christopher Landon-penned fourth of installment of the [Paranormal Activity movies](https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/the-paranormal-activity-movies-in-order-chronologically-and-by-release-date) as Alex — a teen suddenly plagued by unexplainable circumstances after a new family moves into her neighborhood. [not the first person to assume the role](https://www.cinemablend.com/superheroes/marvel-cinematic-universe/ant-man-3s-kathryn-newton-describes-her-version-of-cassie-lang) of Scott Lang’s daughter, Cassie, I still believe Kathryn Newton’s debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as part of the [Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania cast](https://www.cinemablend.com/superheroes/marvel-cinematic-universe/ant-man-and-the-wasp-quantumania-an-updated-cast-list-including-paul-rudd), is a means for celebration. She is unforgettably fierce as Angela — the sister of Hedges’ character, Robbie, and daughter of Oscar winner Frances McDormand’s Mildred — in a flashback to the angry last conversation she had with her mother before she was found raped and murdered. Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri would not be the last time that Newton played Lucas Hedges’ sister in a powerful, acclaimed drama about crime and its fracturing effect on a family, with the release of writer and director Peter Hedges’ Ben is Back the following year. However, considering what challenges she has tackled in the past in the roles above, navigating the Quantum Realm as Cassie Lang should be a breeze. [Blumhouse’s best movies](https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/the-best-blumhouse-horror-movies-and-how-to-watch-them) yet) which also takes inspiration from Mary Rodgers’ seminal novel, Freaky Friday, in more ways than just the eponymous title. A year before co-starring on The Society, Newton also shared the screen with co-star Gideon Adlon in a movie about unsupervised teens, but of a far more grounded and light-hearted variety, called Blockers. She is heartbreaking as Allie Pressman — one of several teens who are suddenly forced to establish and maintain a community of their own when every other member of their small town mysteriously vanishes and a violent power struggle among the young survivors begins to emerge. Look for his name in just about any article related to Batman. Her first foray into [superhero movies](https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2560185/upcoming-superhero-movies-marvel-dc-and-more) is a really long time coming, as far as I am concerned, since she has already been proving herself to be one of the most talented actors of her generation time and time again for more than a decade. She joined the

Actor Kathryn Newton joins KN contributor Arjun Ram to discuss Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. #VibeCheck.

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania's Kathryn Newton has revealed that her co-star Paul Rudd thinks she's just like Tom Holland when it comes to MCU spoilers.

[I Love You, Man](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a355240/five-great-movie-bromances-video/). He's just like that in real life, he is who he is. I don't even know what I'm talking about half of the time and apparently it's a spoiler." I told him my favourite interview is him and Jason Segel doing press for "I love watching his interviews. [Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a42854659/ant-man-wasp-quantumania-review/) star Kathryn Newton has said that one co-star's compared her to [Tom Holland](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a35694715/spider-man-3-tom-holland-spoiler-culture/) when it comes to MCU spoilers.

Kathryn Newton chats with the Sun's Mark Daniell about kicking off Marvel's Phase 5 with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.

'People always say, ‘Believe in your dreams and dream big.’ But oh my gosh! WATCH: Kathryn Newton makes her Marvel dreams come true in 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' Back to video WATCH: Kathryn Newton makes her Marvel dreams come true in 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania'

Meanwhile, Scott Lang's (Rudd) daughter Cassie, Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) and Hope (Evangeline Lilly) have been working on a secret project, which leads to the ...