According to the Hollywood Reporter, Sony is eyeing a potential “Venom” film, though perhaps without Topher Grace, who played the character in “Spider-Man 3.”
I don’t really think this is the way to go — how do you sell a Venom movie without Spider-Man? I mean, the T-shirts would be cool, but what’s the story? Venom has always worked best in the comics in opposition to Spider-Man. I’m not sure how well he works off by himself. And if he IS off by himself, do you make him an anti-hero (like in “Lethal Protector”)? Do you make him a bad guy, and just figure the audience will stick with you?
I’d rather see a Spider-Woman movie, if we’re spinning things off.
– Matt Price
July 31st, 2008 at 2:09 pm
I loved the misc Venom mini’s back in the day, and particularly Lethal Protector. As to a Venom movie… i just don’t know. Venom hasn’t worked in the comics since Maximum Carnage, in my opinion.
Wasn’t there a Venom vs Carnage movie in the works?
I think what Bendis has done with Venom in Ult Spidey is a great take, but there’s something about his 90’s Marvel appearances that makes me smile.
Also, Chris G’s Mini-Marvels feature a FANTASTIC Venom. “I want to eat your brains!”
July 31st, 2008 at 2:17 pm
I liked him when he was a bad guy as drawn by McFarlane, even though, the whole concept is kind of a lot to take. Great visual, though!
- Matt