Hope van Dyne is a fictional character portrayed primarily by Evangeline Lilly in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film franchise, loosely based on the Marvel Comics character Hope Pym. Portrayed as the daughter of Hank Pym and Janet van Dyne, she was a senior board member of her father's company, Pym Technologies, and later inherits the superhero identity of Wasp from her mother, using a suit containing shrinking technology to shrink to the size of an insect and also fly with insect-themed wings. Her appearances in the MCU have received media attention, with praise often given to her authentic, relatable portrayal as superheroine.
Evangeline Lilly as Hope van Dyne / Wasp in Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)
Lilly at the 2014 San Diego Comic-Con where it was announced that she would be portraying Van Dyne
Evangeline Lilly (pictured at the premiere for Ant-Man and the Wasp) received generally positive reception for her role as the Wasp
Nicole Evangeline Lilly is a Canadian actress and author. She gained popularity for her first leading role as Kate Austen in the ABC drama series Lost (2004–2010), which garnered her a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series.
Lilly at the 2014 San Diego Comic Con
Lilly in 2007
Lilly at the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2008
Lilly at the premiere for Ant-Man and the Wasp in 2018