Last May, it was announced that Marvel was releasing another film for its franchise. The new storyline features Venom – the “antihero”, alien-like Symbiote who requires a host for survival. Fans were ecstatic when the film was announced and even more so when it was revealed that Tom Hardy was playing the character.
Venom is one of the eviler Marvel characters. Seeing as how the brand rarely puts “super villains” in the spotlight of their films, this flick is sure to be entertaining.
Itching to get an early taste ahead of the fall release? Watch the first official teaser trailer below, and read on to learn more about Hardy as Venom’s host, Eddie Brock.
Who is Venom?
Venom is considered one of the greatest threats to humanity according to S.H.I.E.L.D. His powers include shapeshifiting and mimicking the appearance of other humanoids while inside a host. The most famous host Venom inhabited was Spider-Man. As the story goes, the hero eventually split from the Symbiote, but Venom was left with the knowledge of Spider-Man’s powers and fighting style. This puts Spidey at a disadvantage any time he has to fight Eddie Brock, Venom’s second most well known host and the main character in Marvel’s next movie.
The film hits theaters October 18th. Co-stars alongside Hardy include Jenny Slate, Scott Haze, Reid Scott, Riz Ahmad, and Michelle Williams.
Another tease hints that Peter Parker may even make a cameo. Will he show up as Spider-Man? A regular Joe on the street? Regardless, this movie is sure to blow up box offices.
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