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Following up on yesterday’s news that “Spider-Man 4” scribe Gary Ross will write and direct the “Venom” spin-off; new details about the plot and story direction have emerged.
Variety is reporting that the new film will transform Venom into “an anti-hero who becomes a defender of the innocent.”
The move seems reminiscent of the '90s era “Venom” comics that cast the character as a “Lethal Protector.” However, it should be noted that while the reinvention of the character was initially successful, his popularity started to fade shortly thereafter.
Since the new movie is starting “from the drawing board," it’s not certain whether Topher Grace will reprise his role as Venom’s alter-ego, Eddie Brock. [SPOILER ALERT!] With Brock’s demise at the end of “Spider-Man 3,” it will be interesting to see if his resurrection is explained in the film or if the events of the previous movie will simply be ignored.
The “Venom” movie has been in development for several years, thanks to Marvel’s deal with Sony that allows the studio to use “Spider-Man” characters “in perpetuity.”
At this point, there is no date set for the release of the “Venom” film. However, given the speed of the most recent announcements, further news may be coming soon.
Should Venom be re-imagined as a hero? Should Topher Grace return as Eddie Brock? If not Grace, than who would you cast as Venom? Let us know what you think in the comment section or on Twitter!
