Character Relationship Map: Ant-Man

Characters

• Scott Lang / Ant-Man (played by Paul Rudd) — protagonist

  Thief turned superhero using shrinking technology.

• Dr. Hank Pym (played by Michael Douglas) — supporting

  Genius scientist and creator of Ant-Man technology.

• Hope van Dyne (played by Evangeline Lilly) — supporting

  Alternate version of the Wasp.

• Darren Cross / Yellowjacket (played by Corey Stoll) — supporting

  Hank Pym's protégé turned villain.

• Paxton (played by Bobby Cannavale) — supporting

  Police detective and Scott Lang's ex-wife's fiancé.

• Sam Wilson / Falcon (played by Anthony Mackie) — supporting

  Former pararescueman using mechanical wings, later takes up Captain America mantle.

• Cassie Lang (played by Abby Ryder Fortson) — supporting

  Scott Lang's daughter.

• Luis (played by Michael Peña) — supporting

  Scott Lang's cellmate and crew member.

• Maggie Lang (played by Judy Greer) — supporting

  Scott Lang's ex-wife.

Key Relationships

• Scott Lang / Ant-Man → Dr. Hank Pym (professional)
• Scott Lang / Ant-Man → Cassie Lang (family)
• Maggie Lang → Scott Lang / Ant-Man (Family Spouse)
• Cassie Lang → Maggie Lang (Family Mother)
• Cassie Lang → Scott Lang / Ant-Man (Family Father)
• Paxton → Maggie Lang (Romantic Partner)
• Hope van Dyne → Dr. Hank Pym (Family Father)
• Scott Lang / Ant-Man → Darren Cross / Yellowjacket (conflict)
• Hope van Dyne → Sam Wilson / Falcon (Narrative Ally & Recruiter)
• Luis → Darren Cross / Yellowjacket (Alliance Crew Member & Target)
• Darren Cross / Yellowjacket → Paxton (Conflict Suspect & Investigator)
• Hope van Dyne → Darren Cross / Yellowjacket (Professional Former Protégé & Company Leader)
• Scott Lang / Ant-Man → Sam Wilson / Falcon (Narrative Recruiter & Target)
• Scott Lang / Ant-Man → Paxton (Social Former Brother-in-Law & Law Enforcement)
• Scott Lang / Ant-Man → Darren Cross / Yellowjacket (Conflict Target & Antagonist)

Story Analysis

A thief inherits shrinking technology to stop a former protégé from selling dangerous suits.

Plot Progression

1. The Thief's New Suit
2. Training and Heist Prep
3. The Unveiling and Capture
4. Subatomic Climax and Aftermath