The Marvel Cinematic Universe has delivered many memorable updates to classic heroes and villains, and Paul Rudd’s Ant-Man, though perhaps the most diminutive, has been a key part of it for ten years. While Rudd has starred in numerous films over the last three decades, his role as Ant-Man stands out, even considering the fantastical world of the MCU.
Paul Rudd’s career had some truly strange beginnings, with early roles in movies like Wet Hot American Summer and Gen-Y Cops. But even before those cult hits, one role almost ruined both his career and a major horror franchise. Luckily, the movie was so bad overall that his performance went unnoticed, and he was later able to leave that role behind thanks to a different, more successful film.
Who Is Tommy Doyle — And What Role Does He Play in the Halloween Franchise?
Tommy Doyle, first played by Brian Andrews, is a surprisingly significant yet often overlooked character in the Halloween film series.
Laurie Strode was babysitting eight-year-old Tommy on the night Michael Myers began his killing spree. Tommy was the first to see Michael at the Wallace house, and he scaredly told Laurie he was the ‘bogeyman.’ This prompted Laurie to check out the Wallace house, unintentionally setting Michael on a more focused path for his violence.
Since the original Halloween movie came out, Tommy Doyle has been played by several different actors at various stages of his life. Skyler Gisondo played young Tommy in the 2007 reboot, and Anthony Michael Hall portrayed the adult version in Halloween Kills, where his character was sadly killed during Michael Myers’ attack. Paul Rudd also took on the role, following the original portrayal and Danny Ray’s performance in Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers. Unfortunately, Rudd’s version didn’t have a chance to develop, possibly because it was his first major film role.
Why Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers is Widely Considered the Franchise’s Worst Film
Joe Chappelle directed Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers, written by Daniel Farrands. The film expanded on the supernatural themes first explored in Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers. Instead of simply focusing on the psychic connection between Michael Myers and his niece, Jamie Lloyd (played by Danielle Harris and later J.C. Brandy), this installment delved deeper into those ideas – ideas that had actually been removed from the previous movie.
A dangerous cult is secretly trying to clone Michael Myers and use his evil for their own purposes. Meanwhile, Tommy Doyle, haunted by his past, returns to confront the killer who destroyed his life. However, the film shifts focus to a strange mystery, sidelining Tommy’s story. Instead of developing his character, the plot sends him battling members of a cult and navigating a disturbing laboratory filled with failed cloning experiments. This leaves little room for any meaningful character growth beyond his initial desire for revenge.
How Paul Rudd Escaped The Curse of Michael Myers
It’s not shocking that critics didn’t love Paul Rudd’s performance in Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers. However, it’s equally unsurprising that he quickly moved past that criticism. While Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers was technically his first movie, Clueless, where he played the charming Josh Lucas, came out just a few months earlier. Since then, Rudd has easily become known for his work in comedies and romantic films, appearing in many movies and TV shows.
Fans eager to see Paul Rudd back in horror films got their wish in 2025 with Death of a Unicorn. While not as intensely dark as Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers, this film marks Rudd’s first significant return to the horror genre in three decades, and it’s just the beginning for him this year. In December, he’ll star alongside Jack Black in the new Anaconda movie, where they play best friends attempting to recreate their favorite film while filming on location in the Amazon rainforest.
Although the initial trailers and promotional materials for Anaconda hinted at a comedic tone, the film was ultimately intended as a genuine horror experience, offering Paul Rudd an opportunity to demonstrate his skills in the genre—something his character in Halloween couldn’t quite achieve.
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