RUMOR UPDATE: Tom Holland Will Reportedly Appear As Peter Parker But Not Spider-Man In VENOM
Collider's Jon Schnepp has updated his recent rumor that Spidey will be swinging into Sony's Venom movie, and now claims that while actor Tom Holland will appear, it'll be as plain ol' Peter Parker...
We recently reported on a rumor that Spider-Man would be showing up for a cameo appearance in Sony Pictures' Venom movie, and now Collider's Jon Schnepp has simultaneously doubled-down on and walked back elements of his initial report.
While appearing on the latest episode of Collider Heroes, Schnepp remained adamant that Tom Holland would appear in the spin-off, but not in his red 'n blue underoos.
“Tom Holland was on set filming scenes on Venom for at least two days as Peter Parker. Ok, so I’m not saying that Spider-Man is in the film. When I say that Tom Holland’s Spider-Man is in the film, I’m saying ‘Peter Parker is in the film. This is a cameo. I don’t know what it is. I didn’t read the script.”
Of course, whether it's Peter Parker or Spider-Man, the implications remain the same: Holland's presence confirms that movie shares continuity with Spider-Man: Homecoming, and is at least connected to the greater Marvel Cinematic Universe.
We'll have to wait and see if this turns out to be on the level, but there's definitely going to be a lot of disappointed Spidey fans if Schnepp has received some bad info.
Venom is set to hit theaters on October 5, 2018.