Paul Rudd's Cheeky Charity Gamble
Paul Rudd has never been one to do things by the book — and his latest move proves it. The Ant-Man star has confessed to auctioning off tickets to the world premiere of Avengers: Doomsday as part of a charity fundraiser, all without bothering to run it past Marvel Studios first. The admission came during a typically warm and witty appearance on The Tonight Show, where host Jimmy Fallon could barely hide his disbelief.
'I'm Hoping It's Okay'
Rudd revealed the tickets — part of his long-running Big Slick Celebrity Weekend event in Kansas City — fetched a staggering $100,000 (around £79,000) at auction. The catch? He never sought Marvel's approval before putting them up for sale. When Fallon pressed him on what happens if Marvel refuses to honour the arrangement, Rudd had a typically breezy answer.
'I didn't even ask Marvel, I just auctioned them off. So I'm hoping it's okay. Well then my family's not going because I only get a very small allotment.'
A Charity Close to His Heart
The Big Slick was co-founded by Rudd alongside comedians Rob Riggle and Jason Sudeikis seventeen years ago, with all proceeds going to Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. What began as a modest poker tournament with a target of $50,000 has since grown into a major annual event — incorporating a celebrity show, a baseball game, and more. Rudd revealed that, with the support of fellow Kansas City stars including Eric Stonestreet, Dave Koechner, and Heidi Gardner, the event has now raised nearly $40 million in total.
What to Expect From Avengers: Doomsday
Whoever ends up attending the premiere with Rudd is in for quite a night. Avengers: Doomsday is shaping up to be one of the biggest Marvel Studios events in years, introducing Robert Downey Jr. as Victor Von Doom alongside a star-studded ensemble that includes Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Patrick Stewart, Pedro Pascal, Florence Pugh, Anthony Mackie, Simu Liu, Vanessa Kirby, Rebecca Romijn, and Tenoch Huerta. The film follows on from Fantastic Four: The First Steps and Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and is set to hit cinemas on 18th December.
