Tom Hardy will star as Eddie Brock, a.k.a. Spider-Man villain Venom in the upcoming film from Sony. The spinoff film seems to be an important one to Sony, as it will be released quickly, in October 2018.
Tom Hardy is Eddie Brock in #Venom, the upcoming film from Sony’s Marvel Universe releasing October 5, 2018 – production starts this fall. pic.twitter.com/OZQqDEvoum
— Sony Pictures (@SonyPictures) May 19, 2017
Venom was last played by Topher Grace in Spider-Man 3—a film that received heavy criticism. Hardy, who also played Batman villain Bane in The Dark Knight Rises, should bring some intimidation-factor to the role.
Venom will release on October 5, 2018.