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[LiK]

http://variety.com/2017/film/news/t...ider-man-director-ruben-fleischer-1202418721/

Tom Hardy is on board to star in Sony’s long-awaited “Spider-Man” spinoff “Venom,” with “Zombieland” helmer Ruben Fleischer on board to direct.

While “Spider-Man: Homecoming” is still two months away from opening, Sony is acting quickly to build its extended universe, which starts with the “Venom” movie.

While the studio has been meeting with directors for some time, the actor selection process sped up after Hardy exited J.C. Chandor’s action-thriller “Triple Frontier,” and Sony saw an opportunity to go after an in-demand talent.

Fleischer showcased his ability to bring together dark themes with humor in “Zombieland” and according to sources, Hardy is a huge fan of Venom.

Websling me if old.

Sony has confirmed that Hardy is Brock.

https://twitter.com/SonyPictures/status/865629713225572352

 

[Pai Pai Master]

Sure Sony, go ahead and ruin the only good thing you've got going right now.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Source?

 

[What did he mean by this?]

He's a big guy. Good casting.

 

[Slayven]

Don't do this

 

[kris.]

source cuz OP forgot

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/he...tom-hardy-star-ruben-fleischer-direct-1004115

 

[Cornballer]

Source?

Deadline has a story up.

 

[strafer]

You had me at Tom Hardy.

 

[Prince of Space]

and according to sources,

which ones?

 

[zeemumu]

Do you feel in charge, Brock?

 

[JimJamJones]

Because what could go wrong?

 

[EchoChamber]

Sony pictures needs to die before this turd releases.

 

[chaislip3]

WHAAAAATT

 

[Slayven]

2018?

Nah, not going to happen

 

[DecoReturns]

Well they got a damn good actor at least.

 

[Bobby Roberts]

HUH.

HUH.

This is...

 

[LiK]

Added source. Pressed post too soon.

 

[b&jy77VjiKn$#F]

I'm in utter disbelief.
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AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAAH

 

[wesleyshark]

Oh boy

 

[sturgboski]

Oh god please dont be like Spiderman 3 venom...

 

[bananafactory]

Lmao I warned people this was still happening and many thought there was no way Sony would follow through with it

Welp

 

[PhoncipleBone]

source cuz OP forgot

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/he...tom-hardy-star-ruben-fleischer-direct-1004115

Deadline has a story up.

Thanks.
Like the casting, but still think it's a bad idea for Sony to do this.

 

[Lulubop]

Yooo, Tom Hardy is my guy

 

[kmax]

Tom Hardy as Venom sounds pretty awesome.

It's Sony though, so they'll find a way to fuck it up.

 

[Grizzlyjin]

Oh no baby, what is you doing?

 

[Blader]

This is really happening, isn't it?

The appeal of Hardy as Venom is kind of instantly offset by the director choice.

 

[Trojita]

Sure Sony, go ahead and ruin the only good thing you've got going right now.

How is this going to ruin the PS4?

 

[geomon]

Tom Hardy starring? I'm in.

 

[slit]

You mean they don't want Topher Grace?

 

[JBourne]

He's a big guy.

For you.

 

[Psychoward]

Sure Sony, go ahead and ruin the only good thing you've got going right now.

Don't do this

Sony pictures needs to die before this turd releases.

I don't follow comics, why is this a bad thing?

 

[Poppy]

i feel bad for tom hardy

 

[Dalek]

god dammit.

 

[Maxim726X]

Err... Should I feel cautiously optimistic? Because I kinda do.

 

[SpaceWolf]

First Suicide Squad, now this.

Tom my son....

 

[Kenzodielocke]

Would Tom Hardy take this role if it was this bad? He dropped out of Suicide Squad, after all.

 

[Shaanyboi]

This isn't supposed to be separate from the MCU, right?

...Right?

 

[TangoAlphaLima]

No Topher, no sale.

 

[bananafactory]

I don't follow comics, why is this a bad thing?

It's just going to confuse their audience because it's a Venom movie that doesn't exist in the same universe as their new Spider-Man

This isn't supposed to be separate from the MCU, right?

...Right?

It does not take place in the MCU.

 

[Slayven]

I don't follow comics, why is this a bad thing?

Venom is only good when he is playing off Spiderman or his history with spiderman

 

[strafer]

Hey Tom, how's that Splinter Cell movie coming along?

 

[Cipher Peon]

Great news!

Glad that Sony is continuing on with this, I'd like to look forward to a Spiderverse film since I have 0 faith in Marvel, and every bit of news on this film makes it sound infinitely more awesome

 

[Lifejumper]

So how will this work with mcu? Is sony making mcu fan fiction?

 

[xxracerxx]

Hmmm.

 

[BoogieWoogie]

Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock???

Holy shit

 

[JimJamJones]

I don't follow comics, why is this a bad thing?

The comics are not the problem in this situation.

 

[phanphare]

Sony fucking up something related to the Spider Man franchise?

I'm shocked

at least tom hardy is a better fit than fucking topher grace. who thought that was a good idea?

 

[Prince of Space]

Ok, this is pretty damn exciting.

Not being weighed down by any of that MCU fuckery is even better.

 

[Obliterator]

I like Tom Hardy as an actor a lot

I still think this is a pretty terrible idea all around, but we'll see how it goes

 

[Corpekata]

Better (and older) actor than I was expecting.

Though Hardy seems to get attached to a lot of stuff that doesn't get made like the Splinter Cell movie.