When the inexplicable symbiote composed by extraterrestrial parasites was discovered by Spider-Man on a far off planet during the "Secret Wars", readers were intrigued by the new look and new strength of the wall crawler, but little did we know what was really to be expected by this obscure black substance, which was in fact one of the most uncanny, bloodcurdling, and spine chilling Marvel villains.
Sadly all good things must come to an end, and Spider-Man 3 made sure of that. Out of anyone, ANYONE who could've played Venom they picked Topher Grace. The jobless pothead who lived at home with his mommy. It had to have been a very small auditioning to pick someone who is smaller than Tobey Maguire. Everyone was so amazed at the fact that he looked so different. Yeah he went from bowl cut nerd to "I went to the gym one day out of the week", blonde haired Californian. As drastic of a change that is, it doesn't mean it was a good change, and certainly not a good enough change to play Eddie Brock.
Now I didn't make this article to completely trash Topher Grace(not ENTIRELY), but with the new film "The Amazing Spider-Man" coming out, and depending on how well it does, might spark more Marc Webb Spider-Man films. Hopefully if they do make a sequel to The Amazing Spider-Man they'll decide to do Venom right this time around. Get someone who can capture that essence of pure evil, that fear, and all the hate. Someone like....
Honestly when I think Venom, I think of a huge behemoth, I picture the built tyrant I used to see in the old comics. If I got to choose to play Eddie Brock, I would say Brock Lesnar. He seems like he fits the part so well. He's freakishly big, and he would look like a straight monster standing up against Andrew Garfield. I feel like he could easily capture the savage horror I expect from Venom. I assume Brock Lesnar doesn't really have any sort of acting range, other than what he's done for WWE. Easy fix though that I believe everyone would like, just give Venom more screen time instead of Eddie, which is what Spider-Man 3 should have done.
Now that we've talked about that and got it out of the way, I think it's time to bring up the two most critical questions people have.
First! Did Venom survive the explosion at the end of Spider-Man 3?
Yes. And he was blasted back to the 70's and is working part time at Fatso's Burger.
And the secondly, did Topher Grace survive the same explosion?
Also true, but I don't have to tell you what's happening to him.
Alright so if you guys liked the article then give me that thumbs up. Should have my new article up next weekend. If you have any other ideas for a new Venom then post them below. Comment! Comment! Comment! I love the feedback.