VENOM Does Not Have A Director, But Does Have A Script From JUMANJI & THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 Scribes

VENOM Does Not Have A Director, But Does Have A Script From JUMANJI & THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 Scribes

Despite conflicting reports, Sony's Spider-Man spinoff Venom does not have a director attached, but it does have a pair of writers who recently turned in a draft of the script. Come take a look!

By RohanPatel - Mar 18, 2017 02:03 PM EST
Filed Under: Venom
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
Sony Pictures threw everyone for a loop this past week when they announced an October 5, 2018 release date for their long-rumored Spider-Man spin-off Venom and shortly afterward, we received a couple more details about the wildcard project.

First off, according to The Hollywood Reporter, the film does not have a director attached just yet, which means it's probably unlikely that The Mummy helmer Alex Kurtzman - who has been attached to Venom since late-2013 - will, in fact, be tasked with bringing this project to life. Also, with Kurtzman's commitments to the Universal Monsters Cinematic Universe now taking precedence, it was always somewhat of a long shot that he would return to the Spider-Man franchise.

Now, while the search for a director rages on, Venom does have a completed script from Scott Rosenberg, who recently worked on the script for Dwayne Johnson's upcoming Jumanji reboot, and Jeff Pinkner, who made contributions to the screenplay for The Amazing Spider-Man 2. A previous draft was also turned in by Alien: Covenant scribe Dante Harper

Further details revealed that Avi Arad and Matt Tolmach are still onboard as producers, which unfortunately suggests that this spin-off will be more of the standalone nature rather than another Spidey-universe installment in the blockbuster Marvel Cinematic Universe, although that is always subject to change. Amy Pascal, who co-produced Spider-Man: Homecoming, is also listed as a producer on Venom. 

THR adds that Sony is hoping to launch a new franchise with Venom, presumably in the same vein as what Fox has been able to accomplish with Deadpool.

To provide some perspective, this isn't the first time Sony has seemingly jumped the gun on setting a release date, as just last December, they slated a Spider-Man: Homecoming sequel for July 2019, nearly eight months ahead of the first one's release. Marvel Studios made no announcement at the time and even today, has yet to acknowledge said sequel as the official launching off point for Phase 4, despite the timing of its release after the still-untitled Avengers 4 making it an almost certainty.

So, even though Sony's development of Venom is more or less the polar opposite of how Marvel Studios tends to operate, there is always a chance - however, small it may be - that Venom could ultimately join Tom Holland's Peter Parker in the MCU.

So, what do you guys think? Sound off with your thoughts below!

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Spider2YBanana
Spider2YBanana - 3/18/2017, 2:11 PM
GTFO

KingNomarch
KingNomarch - 3/18/2017, 2:11 PM
Black Panther set photo of a Dora Milaje

PantherKing
PantherKing - 3/18/2017, 2:19 PM
@KingNomarch - Is there any more pics where that came from?
KingNomarch
KingNomarch - 3/18/2017, 2:26 PM
@PantherKing - There's a short video but there's nothing happening in it.
SmellofDuty
SmellofDuty - 3/18/2017, 2:12 PM
This movie is not a good idea
SonOfAGif
SonOfAGif - 3/18/2017, 8:11 PM
@SmellofDuty - It isn't happening. Trust me. Venom was going to be the new franchise for sony due to TASM 2 failing. But Sony opted to make a deal with Marvel Studios. Venom will exist within the MCU. And Marvel studios will have creative control.
MahN166A
MahN166A - 3/18/2017, 10:36 PM
@SonOfAGif -

Is this your intuition telling you this cause there has been no official proof?
SonOfAGif
SonOfAGif - 3/19/2017, 11:13 AM
@SatsuiNoJXA - It's common sense. Before TASM 2 was released Sony had set the Sinister 6 as the next film. Even the ending of TASM 2 set that up. But TASM2 bombed and ruined their plan that they announced Venom instead. But then the MCU deal went through and Sinister 6 was scrapped and Venom was put on hold.

Kevin Feige said anything going forward with "Spiderman" will be handled by Marvel Studios but distributed and funded by Sony pictures.
MahN166A
MahN166A - 3/19/2017, 2:16 PM
@SonOfAGif -

I guess that explains why Avi Arad is attached to produce Venom.

Sarcasm aside, you could be right since Amy Pascal is also producing.
Kozmik
Kozmik - 3/21/2017, 11:11 PM
@SonOfAGif - I hope you're right because as long as Avi Arad is pulling the strings on Venom I am VERY concerned that the maximum carnage will be of the sucky variety.
PsychoticSpaceRaccoon
PsychoticSpaceRaccoon - 3/18/2017, 2:15 PM
If true, this basically confirms that there will never be a Venom in the MCU. Since this is almost certainly not part of the MCU.
Scarilian
Scarilian - 3/18/2017, 2:51 PM
@PsychoticSpaceRaccoon -

Tbf, i'd rather see Sinister Six in the MCU than Venom. Venom is interesting but could only really be done well in the MCU if it had an affect on the surrounding heroes - for example they lose faith in Spider-man because of what he does wearing the black suit - leaving him alone to fight Venom.

Homecoming 1;
Main villain; Vulture
Side villain; Shocker
Minor villain; Tinkerer

Homecoming 2;
Main villain; Mysterio
Side villain; Kraven
Minor villain; Mac Gargan/Scorpion

Homecoming 3;
Main Villain; Green Goblin
Minor Villain; Doctor Octopus, Black Cat

Sinister Six;
Main Villain; Doctor Octopus
Side Villains; Mysterio, Kraven, Vulture, Shocker, Scorpion
Allies; Black Cat, Kraven (Later join Spider-man owing him a life debt from Homecoming 2)
MasterMix
MasterMix - 3/18/2017, 3:07 PM
@PsychoticSpaceRaccoon - In all likelihood, Sony probably wants to make this an R rated horror movie.
TomSolo
TomSolo - 3/18/2017, 5:21 PM
@PsychoticSpaceRaccoon - Yup. Can we all agree... right here, right now... to not go see this film? I mean, what does Sony think they are gaining by making this separate from any continuity? So because they want to try and make some bucks, they are going to ruin a popular character's chance of showing up in the shared movies' continuity? Man, Avi Arad is a d!ck. I hope this sh!t flops or Sony comes to it's senses and cancels this. Has anyone started a hashtag already?
Doomsday8888
Doomsday8888 - 3/18/2017, 2:15 PM
All those involved in the creative process of TASM 2 should be banned from making another script for a movie.
KWilly
KWilly - 3/18/2017, 2:31 PM
@Doomsday8888 - I know this isn't exactly a popular opinion here but... *looks over shoulder*


I liked the ASM2 a lot. Sorry...



Doomsday8888
Doomsday8888 - 3/18/2017, 2:35 PM
@KWilly -
You want to get banned?
Cause this is how you get banned! :p
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