Fans who were disappointed by the low-amount of Venom screen-time in last summer’s “Spider-Man 3″ will be happy to hear that the famous Spidey-foe could get his own feature film.
IESB reports that talks are underway to get the popular comic book character his own spin-off film and that “the studio” has met with several “A-list writers” about the project.
Which studio is “the studio” is a mystery given the rights to Venom on the big-screen are held either by Marvel or Sony Pictures. Marvel got the rights back from New Line a few years ago, but how much of those rights were given to Sony for the third installment of the Spidey-franchise are unclear. IESB speculates the rights are with Marvel, given that the studio signed a deal with the writer’s guild last month.
But whoever has the rights, it looks like Venom is headed back to the big-screen.
No word yet on if Topher Grace will reprise the role of Eddie Brock/Venom in the sequel. No time table for production has been announced nor are there any rumors of who would direct.
okay I am a bit confused. didn't he get killed in the last spiderman? The movie was so bad I have been trying to forget it. But I seem to recall that happening.
Tim
This is sci-fi and Tim, as you know so well, nobody really dies in sci-fi. Just ask Spock.
good point Sam. I am waiting for a movie villain's last words to be, "I'll get my revenge in the remake."
Tim
There is Scorpion, Spidey's villain that later turns into the new Venom. This Venom helps the Registration act in the Marvel Civil War. Becides a Venom turned good sort of happens whn he helps Spidey beat Carnage. his is totally doable. Maybe they could also set up a Thunderbolts movie.
i think this will make a kick ass movie
venom sucks, a human could defeat him with a two lead pipes. bring on maximum carnage!