THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 Screenwriters Are Big Fans Of Venom

THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 Screenwriters Are Big Fans Of Venom

"The Amazing Spider-Man 2" screenwriters Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci about whether they've met with Sony to discuss the character appearing in Marc Webb's Spider-Man franchise or in a solo feature film.

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By MarkJulian - Aug 04, 2013 06:08 AM EST
Filed Under: Spider-Man


While attending the recent Television Critics Association media event "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" screenwriters Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci were there to promote their new Fox television drama, "Sleepy Hollow" but they also discussed the upcoming Spider-Man sequel with IGN. Specifically, the duo addressed the possibility of other Spider-Man axillary superheroes appearing in the film series, a rumor that was sparked by recent talk from the movie's producers. Orci would only share when asked about a certain Spider-Man nemesis that, "We're fans of Venom." Kurtzman added, "Venom is an amazing character. Venom is a brilliant character. Part of what's interesting about Venom is that Venom can do all of the things that Spider-Man can't do, in a lot of ways. And I don't know, I guess that's why I respond to him."

The duo evaded questions about whether they've had specific discussions with Sony about tackling the character, which certainly isn't confirmation but is a little telling. Sony did snag director Josh Trank (Chronicle, Fantastic Four) to direct their Venom movie but no further information on the project has surfaced since that info hit the newswire last year.

Various individuals associated with the project continue to provide cryptic hints that the Sony Spider-Man Universe could very well include other heroes, something I proposed a while back that you guys, the fans, did not seem to be in favor of...at all.


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Running Time: In Post-Production
Release Date: May 2, 2014 (USA)
MPAA Rating: This Film Has Not Yet Been Rated
Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Sally Field, Shaeline Woodley, Paul Giamatti, Jamie Foxx, Felicity Jones, Colm Feore, Dane DeHaan and Martin Sheen.
Directed by: Marc Webb
Written by: James Vanderbilt (story),Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman and Jeff Pinkner (screenplay)

"In “The Amazing Spider-Man™ 2,” for Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield), life is busy – between taking out the bad guys as Spider-Man and spending time with the person he loves, Gwen (Emma Stone), high school graduation can’t come quickly enough. Peter hasn’t forgotten about the promise he made to Gwen’s father to protect her by staying away – but that’s a promise he just can’t keep. Things will change for Peter when a new villain, Electro (Jamie Foxx), emerges, an old friend, Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan), returns, and Peter uncovers new clues about his past. The film is directed by Marc Webb from a screenplay by Alex Kurtzman & Roberto Orci & Jeff Pinkner, with a previous draft by James Vanderbilt, and based on the Marvel Comic Book by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. Avi Arad and Matt Tolmach are the producers. The latest chapter in the Spider-Man story is set for release in 3D on May 2, 2014."
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IM53
IM53 - 8/4/2013, 6:51 AM
As long as its Eddie Brock and NOT Flash Thompson...I do often wonder if a Venom solo gets going how they can make it work.I mean Spidey gotta be in there.
jlabatman
jlabatman - 8/4/2013, 6:53 AM
No Eric Forman? Damn it all....
IM53
IM53 - 8/4/2013, 6:53 AM
Unless its an already established Venom with no origin. Kind of flashback style of an origin with Spidey cameo.
ManofSteel23
ManofSteel23 - 8/4/2013, 6:58 AM
The way venom was introduced in spidey 3 was terrible,the symbiote just happened to crash land right where peter was lol I would like to see venom again though,a bigger scarier venom that is
superherofan21
superherofan21 - 8/4/2013, 7:01 AM
I like the idea of a solo Venom movie, but I really think he should be introduced in the regular Spider-Man series first as a villain. Perhaps in The Amazing Spider-Man 3 or 4, depending on where they plan on taking the story.
Oh, and yeah, it's GOT to be Eddie Brock. Personally, I'd like it if they adapted the Ultimate Venom story arc. That could tie-in really nicely with the way Sony's handling Peter's parents in the new series AND it'd be a way of differentiating itself from Spider-Man 3's interpretation of Venom.
averageBEAR
averageBEAR - 8/4/2013, 7:01 AM
They are amazing writes have u not seen all the transformer movies that's their script and you better be prepare for this amazing movie can wait to see green goblin and venom on the big screen once again
IM53
IM53 - 8/4/2013, 7:02 AM
The only thing i liked about the Spidey 3 Venom was the church scene. The rest was shit :D
Shaggy
Shaggy - 8/4/2013, 7:05 AM
i like how they introduced John Jameson the astronaut as a way to introduce the symbiote, then had it randomly crash in Central Park
MrCBM56
MrCBM56 - 8/4/2013, 7:07 AM
Venom is an anti-hero. He means no bad only if he's confronted by spiderman. He doesn't like when someone tries to stop him. The Symbiote corrupts the host. That's one thing SP3 got right. It had Spiderman corrupted by it. I think a Venom film can be awesome. Carnage would be a good villian in it since he's likely not to make an appearance in any spidey films.
KurtCrawler
KurtCrawler - 8/4/2013, 7:07 AM
Have Spidey fight the two main villains in TASM2, have the Sinister Six group together in the third, and Spidey needs the black suit to defeat them. Bring Venom in the fourth.
Rogers
Rogers - 8/4/2013, 7:08 AM
JMESS
JMESS - 8/4/2013, 7:09 AM
id like them to do the venom/carnage story after the sinister six cuz really thats about the only thing that has a chance of topping the sinister six
IM53
IM53 - 8/4/2013, 7:09 AM
JLA loves the intimate times with men.drunk gifs photo: Vince drunk tumblr_lyja13RCgX1r7bswao4_250.gif
webheaded
webheaded - 8/4/2013, 7:15 AM
SM3 was not dogshit. However, it was the least best of the 3.
webheaded
webheaded - 8/4/2013, 7:16 AM
I'm really excited that these guys wrote the TASM2 script. They're no average blockbuster writers. They know their stuff.
Archangel82
Archangel82 - 8/4/2013, 7:17 AM
I agree with superherofan. I think the ultimate version of Venom would fit the best with what Sony has established with the new rebooted series. To me that would be the best way to go. Although it seems that the studio is really interested with the Venom character since they forced Rami to put him in Spiderman 3. There has been talk of a Venom
Solo film for years now. If they do decide to to make a solo Venom film without a proper introduction from one of the other Spidey sequels the only way to do it is to show Venom already established by having flashbacks that include Spiderman and the black suits origin. If they do that I think we can all agree that the film will look rushed and not completely fleshed out. But hey, I could be wrong maybe they have something good instore for us Venom fans. I just hope they Venom justice this time around.
bagadoosh
bagadoosh - 8/4/2013, 7:18 AM
ouch this went down hill fast
Mike89
Mike89 - 8/4/2013, 7:19 AM
@MexicanSuperman

Eddie Brock is supposed to be a muscled bound freak. In the comics he was built like a brickhouse. Eddie Brock is not supposed to be some scrawny, wisecracking, smart ass. Thats one aspect of the character that Sam Raimi got wrong.
LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 8/4/2013, 7:20 AM
As much as I love Venom, I cant see how to make him true to the comics without going too dark.

When Eddie and Venom first joined together, Eddie broke into Black Cat's apartment and as Venom he liturally beat the living hell out of Black Cat. Seriously he Chris Browned her Rihanna.

Also even though Peter got rid of the black suit, he mafe a black suit out of fabic. And after Venom's first appearance, it was so tramatic to MJ that she never wanted to see the black suit again.

Remind you, this is just Venom's first appearance. I feel that Sony aint going to do this word for word but need to go dark and while I do think Webb can make a good Spidey given creative control I don't think he can make a good horror monster villain which is what Venom is.
LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 8/4/2013, 7:20 AM
*made
IM53
IM53 - 8/4/2013, 7:23 AM
bags is a drunk....true story drunk gifs photo: Drunk Brian briantable.gif
LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 8/4/2013, 7:25 AM
53

JLA lives in a nice Baltimore home.....with SRS.

:D
jlabatman
jlabatman - 8/4/2013, 7:26 AM
To be fair I couldn' come out unless IM53 got on that float with me though! It was a gay ol' time NY that day, hell Bags was there, who do ya think took that pic?
IM53
IM53 - 8/4/2013, 7:27 AM
lol Levi

SRS lives!captain America cosplay photo: Ms. Captain America AGOhio010.jpg
kadetra
kadetra - 8/4/2013, 7:27 AM
Venom origin should be simmilar to that of Spectacular Spider-man animation.
IM53
IM53 - 8/4/2013, 7:28 AM
JLA made Christopher St famous in New York...he also escaped gustos basement.scary guy photo: Scary guy ScaryGuy.jpg
jlabatman
jlabatman - 8/4/2013, 7:29 AM
That basement was a nightmare, no cable tv and a fair amount of funny tasting lollipops!
IM53
IM53 - 8/4/2013, 7:29 AM
lol in all seriousness,The tone has to be right for Venom to be a success.. Dificult task but we as fanboys love it.
jlabatman
jlabatman - 8/4/2013, 7:34 AM
Apparently this article seems to decreasing in number of comments! It would appear that our colorful banter is not in everybody's best wishes!
LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 8/4/2013, 7:34 AM
I think in Spider-Man 3, Eddie was suppose to be the opposite of Peter. In the comics I've always seen Goblin and Venom being the 2 main archenemies of Spider-Man.

In SM3, Peter was a nice going guy, did what you asked of him, played by the rules, worked hard.

In SM3, Eddie was a douche who would cheat his way to the top and kiss ass.

Complete opposites.

It's a good mix. I liked Eddie in SM3 but I felt there were some things that should have been taken out.
Ceejay
Ceejay - 8/4/2013, 7:41 AM
Gonna have the same problem Spider-man 3 had with finding a less long-winded way to introduce his origins since it originally came form the Secret Wars event. Spider-man 3 just went basic with "IT SUDDENLY FELL FROM OUTTA SPACE".. meh!

Would be good if they had some sort of Crossover event with all the Marvel Ent/Sony/Fox characters and spun the Venom story out of that into one of the later Spidey movies.
Danbojohnj
Danbojohnj - 8/4/2013, 7:55 AM
Big,massive weightlifter Eddie Brock,follow the original idea.Shame we can't have Secret Wars first.
ATrueHero1987
ATrueHero1987 - 8/4/2013, 7:58 AM
Well if TASM video games is canon(which may or may not be) It said something like Doc Ock was studying some black ooze found on a satellite. It also tied-in with Scorpion.
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