Venom

Did You Know?

• Venom is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, first introduced in The Amazing Spider-Man #300 (1988).
• Tom Hardy not only stars as Eddie Brock but also contributed to the film’s script, especially in developing the dynamic between Eddie and Venom.
• The film’s initial reception was mixed, but it became a commercial success, grossing over $850 million worldwide, making it one of Sony’s highest-grossing films.
• The symbiote’s voice was provided by Tom Hardy, though he recorded the dialogue separately from his live-action scenes, giving it a distinct tone and character.
• Venom was initially planned to be part of Sony’s Spider-Man Universe (SSU), without any direct connection to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), though a crossover with Spider-Man is teased.
• The character of Venom, created by writer David Michelinie and artist Todd McFarlane, is known for his distinctive look with the white spider symbol on his chest and his sharp teeth.
• The film features a post-credits scene that teases the future appearance of Carnage, a major antagonist in the Venom comics, setting up a sequel.
• Director Ruben Fleischer was known for his work on Zombieland (2009), and brought his experience with quirky humor and action to the Venom film.
• The film’s use of CGI for Venom was groundbreaking, with special effects teams working to create the symbiote’s fluid movements and transformations, adding realism to the character’s alien nature.
• The film’s mix of horror, action, and humor was inspired by Venom’s comic book origins, where the character straddles the line between villain and antihero, often with dark comedic undertones.