The writers also say that they are big fans of Venom (Sam Raimi said from the beginning that he wasn't). They've been doing research recently to make sure they get it right.
"We read [Venom] growing up, but we were not experts," Reese said. "We certainly know the mythology of Venom, but went back and learned more when it became clear that we could actually get this job."
They also understand that there is a bit of pressure. Venom has some serious fans. They're going to have high expectations. A lot of people weren't happy with how he came out in Spider-Man 3.
Since they are keeping things secret for now, there's no word on the plot or whether this is a direct spin-off from Spider-Man 3. Venom apparently died in that movie. We'll have to wait and see whether or not his story will continue from there or if they'll just re-boot his character.
Which direction do you think they should go? Can Venom hold his own movie? Who should he be going up against (we can assume Spidey won't be involved). Should Topher Grace reprise the role or should someone new take over? Do you want to see a Venom movie?
What i think: as for topher grace, i think an easy way to reboot the venom character while staying canon to the films.. is to recast venom with someone playing eddie brock sr. I mean i dont recall eddie brock adding jr to his name in the comics, but he did every time in spider-man 3... so why not have his father, played by someone a bit bulkier such as kurt russell, return to take vengeance for his fallen son.
a lot of people point out how dr. connors still has a piece of the symbiote, so eddie can steal it from him. as for spider-man appearing, it would be good to have a smaller supporting role by spidey.. though anymore than that and it might as well be another spider-man movie. im not sure if tobey mcguire would do anything less than lead role, but it would be a nice thought.
the only storyline i can derive with more venom and less spidey would be if carnage were the villian. and that would be something id be afraid to see them tampering with...