Venom (Sony Marvel Universe)

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Main article: Venom (2018 film)

Tom Hardy as Venom in the 2018 film

In March 2016, following the introduction of Spider-Man to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it was announced that Sony was moving forward with a standalone film by hiring Dante Harper to write the script, and Arad, Matt Tolmach and Amy Pascalproducing. The film was initially reported to have no connection to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, nor have any relation to Spider-Man, and that it would be set in its own continuity.[82][83][84] A year later, Sony announced that Venom would be released on October 5, 2018 with Scott Rosenberg and Jeff Pinkner signed on as screenwriters.[85] It was reported to be Rated R and be the first in a series of Spider-Man character-related spin-off films called "Sony's Marvel Universe".[86][87] In May 2017, Tom Hardy was announced to be cast as Eddie Brock / Venom, with Ruben Fleischer attached to direct.[88] Cletus Kasady / Carnage will be the film's primary antagonist, while Brock's ex-wife from the comics Ann Weying will also appear in the film.[89][90] The film has been described by the film's director Ruben Fleischer to be taking inspiration from the works of David Cronenberg and John Carpenter. The supporting cast currently consists of Riz Ahmed, Michelle Williams and Jenny Slate in unknown roles. Along with the casting of Slate, Variety reported that Kelly Marcel would write the script with Pinkner and Rosenberg.[91] Filming officially began on October 23, 2017.[92] Venom is set to be released in the United States on October 5, 2018.