Actress Eva Longoria-Parker is close to starring in the second “Avengers” movie in the role of The Wasp, a source close to the project told FOXNews.com Monday.
With filming just around the corner, Marvel Studios is eager to tie up their final characters, and they have invited Longoria-Parker back on several occasions as they have worked to fill the role, the insider said.
“Marvel is in negotiations with Eva and she is just right for the role,” said the source. “First, she read for the part, then she went into the studio for camera tests. The team liked her for The Wasp so much that she did green screen work in the late spring. She’s perfect in size and attitude. Eva is cute, sexy and full of energy for the part. The character is a bit like Gabby, her character on ‘Desperate Housewives.'”
Longoria-Parker’s husband, Tony Parker, may be interested to learn about her potential on-screen husband as well, because another ABC star is reportedly the favorite to play opposite the “Desperate Housewife” star.
“Nathan Fillion, a favorite of [“Avengers” director] Joss Whedon is set to play Ant-Man,” the insider said. “Ant-Man is married to The Wasp in the comics. They would be a dynamic duo, both are hilarious and together they will have great comedy and chemistry. It’s a win-win if Eva can tie up the role.”
A rep for Marvel did not respond to repeated requests for a comment.
Longoria-Parker would likely fill out her Wasp costume in New York, where much of the film is expected to be shot in the coming months.