When an actor is cast as a superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it comes with a lot of expectations. Not only do you have to satisfy die-hard fans who have a deep love for their favorite characters, but you also have to get in good shape to fill out their superhero costumes. While actors like Chris Hemsworth and Scarlett Johansson make it look easy, it takes a lot of work to get in superhero shape. Paul Rudd learned that the hard way when he was cast as Ant-Man. The actor even working out like Chris Hemsworth while training for Avengers: Endgame, but he was still unsuccessful in getting his ideal body.
The Clueless icon recently appeared on the Off Menu podcast, where he opened up about starring in the MCU as one of the funniest characters amongst Earth's Mightiest Heroes. He also spoke about how much hard work goes into making a superhero film. One of the most difficult parts was apparently the diet and exercise routine, which he needed to pull off that shirtless scene in 2015's Ant-Man. Even though he was putting in the work, he wasn’t achieving the results he sought out. He said:
