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# Let Me Introduce You to the Antourage‬ - T.I., Michael Pena and David Dastmalchian
- URL: https://daysofadomesticdad.com/let-me-introduce-you-to-the-antourage-t-i-michael-pena-and-david-dastmalchian/
- Published: 2015-07-13T16:00:48.000Z
- Updated: 2026-01-05T21:37:46.000Z
- Author: Colby
- Tags: Entertainment, #Migrated-1767643812311, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-05 14:10

With the opening of Ant-Man this week, July 17th, I figured it would only be right to introduce you to a few of the "funny guys" on set. During our media day for Ant-Man we, our group of bloggers, had the pleasure to visit with Dave, Luis and Kurt. Or also known as **T.I.**, **Michael Pena** and **David Dastmalchian**.

![Ant-Man Luis Dave Kurt](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b9/55/b955f19e-2d72-43e0-ad6e-7ea2d292618a/content/images/2026/01/ant-man-luis-dave-kurt-2.jpg)

When I say these guys are hilarious! I mean all three of them are perfect for the roles they play in Ant-Man. We started off our interview session with a Michael Pena taking a selfie with all of us.

One of the best conversation that happened was when we asked this question. **So Michael your story telling is hilarious are you like that in real life?** So **Michael** started to share this; *No I’m like I... you know... I grew up. I was always like a quiet [kid you know](https://daysofadomesticdad.com/kids-need-to-know-about-wearing-glasses/) what I mean to be honest.*

David injected some sarcasm; *What?!?* Then **Michael Pena** lines it out; *I was Captain of the Wrestling team and Track Team and like you know I loved sports and stuff. Um and so that’s the only way that I really made friends, but I was like kind of a nerd to be hon-- it’s hard to believe \[EVERYONE LAUGHS\] what I’m like. I was like yeah.*

**T.I.** said; You know man, me too.

**Michael** was like; Were you really?

**T.I.**; Hell no!!!

We all cracked up and this was just one of a few times the #‎Antourage was doing what they do best...making us laugh.

![Antourage Ant-Man](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b9/55/b955f19e-2d72-43e0-ad6e-7ea2d292618a/content/images/2026/01/antourage-ant-man-5.jpg)

‬ On a serious note, we popped this question; **How did all of you guys get all of this project? David Dastmalchian** shared first; *I auditioned in January of 2014 for uh-- Sarah Finn is the [Cast Director for this film](https://daysofadomesticdad.com/meet-the-cast-of-luca-a-pixar-film/) and I auditioned for it and I got the, the, the, the sides and the role description and it’s so different than anything I’ve gotten to do before. And my immediate goal was like hey I’m a huge comic geek. And I’ve loved comics my whole life. And B) I want something that my mom can go to the cinema and watch and not be terrified ‘cause I tend to play some goof-- goofy guys. So I, I went after it and I created, created a voice and the character and then she liked, the Director at that time, read for him, and he liked it.*

**T.I.** shared; *For me, for me I think uh long, long when the, the, the-- when it was first mentioned that there would be uh an Ant Man film someone uh mentioned me in association with it and all over the [blogs](https://daysofadomesticdad.com/blog/) and everywhere. Like, “Yo T.I.’s gonna' be in it.” And I was like, “I have no idea what you're talkin’ about.” And uh I don’t know who it was or what it was that you know that, that made-- that mentioned me, but I think over the years different people fell out and there were starts and stops and starts and stops. And so finally maybe 2 weeks or 3 weeks before they began shooting uh I got a call saying, “Can, can you get-- are you in Atlanta?” “Yeah.” “Well can you go do an emergency reading for Ant Man over at here?” Yeah okay, I guess.”*

![Antourage (Michael Pena, T.I. & David Dastmalchian) collage](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b9/55/b955f19e-2d72-43e0-ad6e-7ea2d292618a/content/images/2026/01/antourage-michael-pena-t-i--david-dastmalchian-collage-2.png)

**Michael**; *It must be cool being a rapper..."If I have to."*

T.I. continued to share; *I go and read and they get-- you know they give me a bunch of anonymous scenes to read and, they called me back. And so then I have to find a way to re-arrange the rest of my schedule to actually take advantage of this great opportunity to do this film.*

After that Q & A, I became a [fan of three up and coming actors](https://daysofadomesticdad.com/cast-of-burn-notice/) in Ant-Man. We visited with **T.I.**, **Michael Pena** and **David Dastmalchian** for a little bit longer and the room was pretty warm from all the laughter going on. We asked and they answered other questions regarding their parts in Ant-Man. If you want to know more, leave me a comment below and I would be happy share. Go See #AntMan !!!

## Ant-Man in Theaters July 17th

The next evolution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe brings a founding member of The Avengers to the big screen for the first time with Marvel Studios’ “Ant-Man.” Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, master thief Scott Lang must embrace his inner hero and help his mentor, **Dr.** [Hank Pym](https://daysofadomesticdad.com/michael-douglas-is-hank-pym-ant-man-q-a/), protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.

Marvel’s “Ant-Man” stars Paul Rudd as Scott Lang aka Ant-Man, **Evangeline Lilly as Hope** van Dyne, Corey Stoll as Darren Cross aka Yellowjacket, Bobby Cannavale as Paxton, **Michael Peña as Luis**, **Tip “T.I.” Harris as Dave**, Wood Harris as Gale, Judy Greer as Maggie, **David Dastmalchian as Kurt**, and **Michael Douglas** as **Dr. Hank Pym**. Directed by Peyton Reed and produced by Kevin Feige, p.g.a., Marvel’s “Ant-Man” delivers a high-stakes, tension-filled adventure on **July 17, 2015**.