Overview

• Evangeline Lilly announced her retirement from acting via Instagram, citing a desire to pursue a more fulfilling path.
• Lilly's departure leaves her role as Hope van Dyne/The Wasp in the MCU open for recasting.
• Zooey Deschanel, previously considered for the role, is a fan-favorite candidate for the recast.
• Lilly emphasized that her retirement might not be permanent, leaving the door open for a potential return to Hollywood.
• The announcement has generated mixed reactions among fans, with some suspecting it could be a temporary PR move.