OVERLAY REPORT

While *Ant-Man and the Wasp* (2018) did not receive major "prestige" award nominations (such as Oscars or Golden Globes) for its acting, several cast members were recognized at popular culture and genre-specific awards. The most notable recognition went to **Paul Rudd**, who was honored with a career achievement award during the film's release cycle, and **Evangeline Lilly**, who was nominated for her expanded role as the Wasp. ### **Actor Awards and Nominations** #### **Paul Rudd (Scott Lang / Ant-Man)** * **Won: Hasty Pudding Man of the Year (2018)** * **Context:** Awarded by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals for his "lasting and impressive contribution to the world of entertainment." Though it honors his overall career, it was timed with the release of *Ant-Man and the Wasp*. Rudd accepted the award in a comedic "roast" ceremony where he famously wore a bedazzled Ant-Man-themed bra. * **Nominated: Teen Choice Awards (2019) – Choice Action Movie Actor** * **Who he was up against:** Robert Downey Jr. (*Avengers: Endgame* – **Winner**), Chris Evans (*Avengers: Endgame*), Chris Hemsworth (*Avengers: Endgame* and *Men in Black: International*), John Cena (*Bumblebee*), and Samuel L. Jackson (*Captain Marvel*). * **Nominated: MTV Movie & TV Awards (2019) – Best Hero** * **Who he was up against:** Brie Larson (*Captain Marvel* – **Winner**), John David Washington (*BlacKkKlansman*), Maisie Williams (*Game of Thrones*), and Zachary Levi (*Shazam!*). #### **Evangeline Lilly (Hope van Dyne / Wasp)** * **Nominated: Teen Choice Awards (2019) – Choice Action Movie Actress** * **Who she was up against:** Scarlett Johansson (*Avengers: Endgame* – **Winner**), Brie Larson (*Captain Marvel* and *Avengers: Endgame*), Hailee Steinfeld (*Bumblebee*), Tessa Thompson (*Men in Black: International*), and Zoe Saldana (*Avengers: Endgame*). #### **Hannah John-Kamen (Ava Starr / Ghost)** * **Nominated: Kids' Choice Awards (2019) – Favorite Villain** * **Who she was up against:** Josh Brolin (*Avengers: Infinity War* – **Winner**), Catherine Keener (*Incredibles 2*), Kathryn Hahn (*Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse*), Michael B. Jordan (*Black Panther*), and Melissa McCarthy (*The Happytime Murders*). ### **Ensemble and Production Nominations** The film's broader cast and crew were also recognized for their action and technical work: * **Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards (2019):** Nominated for *Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble*. They were up against *Black Panther* (**Winner**), *Avengers: Infinity War*, *The Ballad of Buster Scruggs*, and *Mission: Impossible – Fallout*. * **Teen Choice Awards (2019):** Nominated for *Choice Action Movie*. It competed against *Avengers: Endgame* (**Winner**), *Bumblebee*, *Captain Marvel*, *Men in Black: International*, and *Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse*. * **St. Louis Film Critics Association (2018):** Nominated for *Best Action Film*. * **Hollywood Music in Media Awards (2018):** Christophe Beck was nominated for *Original Score – Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror Film*. ### **Note on Other Actors** While **Michael Douglas** and **Michelle Pfeiffer** were highly praised for their performances (and for the de-aging technology used to portray their younger selves), they did not receive major individual award nominations specifically for this film. Most of the award attention for Douglas during this period was focused on his role in the television series *The Kominsky Method*, for which he won a Golden Globe in 2019.