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===Early Life=== |
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| − | Maggie met [[Scott Lang]], the man who would become her husband, and fell in love with him despite knowing his past criminal activities. |
+ | Maggie Lang met [[Scott Lang]], the man who would become her husband, and fell in love with him despite knowing his past criminal activities. Lang supported her husband unconditionally until she became pregnant with their daughter [[Cassie Lang|Cassandra]]. |
| − | + | Lang made Scott promise he would leave these activities behind, even though he claimed he was only stealing from crooks.<ref name="AMSLST">''[[Ant-Man - Scott Lang: Small Time]]''</ref> |
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===Scott Lang's Arrest=== |
===Scott Lang's Arrest=== |
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{{Quote|Damn, homie, she dumped you while you were in lock-up?"<br>"Yeah, I know. I thought I was gonna be with her forever, but now, I'm all alone!|[[Luis]] and [[Scott Lang]]|Ant-Man and the Wasp}} |
{{Quote|Damn, homie, she dumped you while you were in lock-up?"<br>"Yeah, I know. I thought I was gonna be with her forever, but now, I'm all alone!|[[Luis]] and [[Scott Lang]]|Ant-Man and the Wasp}} |
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| − | + | Lang continued to support her husband [[Scott Lang]] when he was fired from [[Vistacorp]] for discovering they were illegally overcharging customers for their transactions. However, she tried to dissuade him from taking actions against them, knowing her husband was capable of manipulating the company's computers and steal from them in return. |
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| − | + | Lang reminded Scott his promise, and asked him to simply move on and find a new job and, especially, not do anything stupid. Scott did not heed his wife's advice, and ended being arrested for infiltrating both [[Vistacorp Headquarters]] and his former boss [[Geoff Zorick]]'s [[Geoff Zorick's Mansion|mansion]] and stealing millions of dollars from the company, even though he returned it to its legitimate owners. |
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| − | + | Lang attended Scott's trial, crying as her husband was found guilty of his crimes and condemned to be incarcerated at [[San Quentin State Prison]]. Scott was arrested and given a three year sentence in San Quentin State Prison.<ref name="AMSLST"/> Scott and Lang |
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| − | divorced following Scott's incarceration, and |
+ | divorced following Scott's incarceration, and Lang eventually became engaged to [[Jim Paxton]].<ref name="AM">''[[Ant-Man (film)|Ant-Man]]''</ref> |
===Unwelcome Family Reunion=== |
===Unwelcome Family Reunion=== |
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{{Quote|Mommy's so happy you're here she choked on her drink.|[[Cassie Lang]] to [[Scott Lang]]|Ant-Man (film)}} |
{{Quote|Mommy's so happy you're here she choked on her drink.|[[Cassie Lang]] to [[Scott Lang]]|Ant-Man (film)}} |
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[[File:Maggie_2.png|thumb|left|250px|Maggie discusses custody over [[Cassie Lang]]]] |
[[File:Maggie_2.png|thumb|left|250px|Maggie discusses custody over [[Cassie Lang]]]] |
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| − | On July 20, 2015, a recently released Scott Lang went to attend [[Cassie Lang|Cassie]]'s birthday party uninvited which was held at Jim Paxton's house. This shocked |
+ | On July 20, 2015, a recently released Scott Lang went to attend [[Cassie Lang|Cassie]]'s birthday party uninvited which was held at [[Jim Paxton]]'s house. This shocked Lang and she almost choked on her drink when she was informed of Scott's arrival. Lang took Scott outside to speak privately and discussed Scott's future with their family. Lang stipulated that if Scott wanted to be involved in Cassie's life, he would need to stop stealing, find a stable job, and pay child support. Scott promised to improve his life and be there for Cassie. |
[[File:Maggie_and_Cassie.jpg|thumb|250px|Maggie tells [[Cassie Lang]] about her father]] |
[[File:Maggie_and_Cassie.jpg|thumb|250px|Maggie tells [[Cassie Lang]] about her father]] |
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| − | The night after the party, |
+ | The night after the party, Lang tucked Cassie into her bed. Lang asked if Cassie really liked the gift her father had given her; she assured her that she did because she liked its incredible ugliness. Cassie asked her mother if her father was a bad man because of the way she and Jim Paxton had spoken to him, but Lang assured her that he was not, just complicated and easily confused.<ref name="AM"/> |
===Darren Cross Attacks=== |
===Darren Cross Attacks=== |
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| − | Scott Lang was later arrested for stealing from [[Hank Pym]]'s home. |
+ | [[Scott Lang]] was later arrested for stealing from [[Hank Pym]]'s home. Scott later escaped police custody using the [[Ant-Man Suit]] and [[Jim Paxton]] led the manhunt for him. During a family dinner with Lang, Paxton, and Cassie; Cassie expressed her support of her father evading the police. |
| − | Hank Pym had enlisted Scott |
+ | Hank Pym had enlisted Scott to become the new [[Ant-Man]] and steal the [[Yellowjacket Suit]] from [[Cross Technologies]]. Their attempted heist eventually drew the ire of [[Darren Cross]] who put on the Yellowjacket suit and infiltrated [[Maggie Lang's House]]. Cross held Cassie hostage in her bedroom, leaving Lang to call the police. Lang waited outside with the police as Ant-Man and [[Yellowjacket]] dueled in Cassie's bedroom while Paxton charged into the house to protect and rescue Cassie. Ant-Man eventually defeated Yellowjacket and Cassie was rescued. |
| − | Months later<ref name="CACW">''[[Captain America: Civil War]]''</ref>, in gratitude for saving his family from |
+ | Months later<ref name="CACW">''[[Captain America: Civil War]]''</ref>, in gratitude for saving his family from Cross, Paxton invited Scott for a family breakfast at his home and informed him that he would not be going back to prison after escaping the last time. The dinner was cordial yet awkward.<ref name="AM"/> |
===Helping Scott=== |
===Helping Scott=== |
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Revision as of 13:38, 4 February 2020
- "Be the hero that she already thinks you are."
- ―Maggie Lang to Scott Lang[src]
Margaret "Maggie" Lang is the former wife of Scott Lang, and the mother of his daughter Cassie.
Biography
Early Life
Maggie Lang met Scott Lang, the man who would become her husband, and fell in love with him despite knowing his past criminal activities. Lang supported her husband unconditionally until she became pregnant with their daughter Cassandra.
Lang made Scott promise he would leave these activities behind, even though he claimed he was only stealing from crooks.[1]
Scott Lang's Arrest
- "Damn, homie, she dumped you while you were in lock-up?"
"Yeah, I know. I thought I was gonna be with her forever, but now, I'm all alone!" - ―Luis and Scott Lang[src]
Lang continued to support her husband Scott Lang when he was fired from Vistacorp for discovering they were illegally overcharging customers for their transactions. However, she tried to dissuade him from taking actions against them, knowing her husband was capable of manipulating the company's computers and steal from them in return.
Lang reminded Scott his promise, and asked him to simply move on and find a new job and, especially, not do anything stupid. Scott did not heed his wife's advice, and ended being arrested for infiltrating both Vistacorp Headquarters and his former boss Geoff Zorick's mansion and stealing millions of dollars from the company, even though he returned it to its legitimate owners.
Lang attended Scott's trial, crying as her husband was found guilty of his crimes and condemned to be incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison. Scott was arrested and given a three year sentence in San Quentin State Prison.[1] Scott and Lang divorced following Scott's incarceration, and Lang eventually became engaged to Jim Paxton.[2]
Unwelcome Family Reunion
- "Mommy's so happy you're here she choked on her drink."
- ―Cassie Lang to Scott Lang[src]
Maggie discusses custody over Cassie Lang
On July 20, 2015, a recently released Scott Lang went to attend Cassie's birthday party uninvited which was held at Jim Paxton's house. This shocked Lang and she almost choked on her drink when she was informed of Scott's arrival. Lang took Scott outside to speak privately and discussed Scott's future with their family. Lang stipulated that if Scott wanted to be involved in Cassie's life, he would need to stop stealing, find a stable job, and pay child support. Scott promised to improve his life and be there for Cassie.
Maggie tells Cassie Lang about her father
The night after the party, Lang tucked Cassie into her bed. Lang asked if Cassie really liked the gift her father had given her; she assured her that she did because she liked its incredible ugliness. Cassie asked her mother if her father was a bad man because of the way she and Jim Paxton had spoken to him, but Lang assured her that he was not, just complicated and easily confused.[2]
Darren Cross Attacks
Scott Lang was later arrested for stealing from Hank Pym's home. Scott later escaped police custody using the Ant-Man Suit and Jim Paxton led the manhunt for him. During a family dinner with Lang, Paxton, and Cassie; Cassie expressed her support of her father evading the police.
Hank Pym had enlisted Scott to become the new Ant-Man and steal the Yellowjacket Suit from Cross Technologies. Their attempted heist eventually drew the ire of Darren Cross who put on the Yellowjacket suit and infiltrated Maggie Lang's House. Cross held Cassie hostage in her bedroom, leaving Lang to call the police. Lang waited outside with the police as Ant-Man and Yellowjacket dueled in Cassie's bedroom while Paxton charged into the house to protect and rescue Cassie. Ant-Man eventually defeated Yellowjacket and Cassie was rescued.
Months later[3], in gratitude for saving his family from Cross, Paxton invited Scott for a family breakfast at his home and informed him that he would not be going back to prison after escaping the last time. The dinner was cordial yet awkward.[2]
Helping Scott
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Relationships
Family
- Ex-Grandfather-in-Law
- Ex-Father-in-Law
- Ex-Mother-in-Law
- Scott Lang/Ant-Man - Ex-Husband
- Cassie Lang - Daughter
- Jim Paxton - Husband
Allies
Enemies
Trivia
- In the comics, Scott Lang's wife is named Margaret as well, but her nickname is "Peggy" rather than "Maggie". This comes possibly from the will to avoid confusion with Margaret "Peggy" Carter, who also appears in the movies.
Behind the Scenes
- Ashley Rae Trisler was a stunt double for Judy Greer in the role of Maggie Lang.
