Search

Will Spidey Franchise Spawn Villain Film?

Spider-Man 3's Venom courtesy Sony Pictures Releasing

With the insane success of The Dark Knight and massive buzz over The Watchmen, it's no surprise that Sony is moving forward with Venom, a Spider-Man spinoff based on a villain, says The Hollywood Reporter.

The slimy-gooey creature, originally introduced by Topher Grace in Spider-Man 3, would be a way to breathe new life into the aging Spiderman franchise. However, the studio isn't yet convinced that Topher could carry a "tentpole" picture, and because Venom can change form, the door is open for another - bigger - star to play the role.

There's also a fourth Spider-Man film in the works for 2011.

What do you say, Spidey fans? Are you psyched for a bad guy to take center stage? And who would make a good Venom? - Erin Fox

Related
" Is Spider-Man 4 Crawling Your Way Soon?
" Use Our Online Video Guide to Watch More Spider-Man

Related Links

Advertisement
TV Guide Exclusive Videos
091122photo_gallery_AMA

2009 AMA Red Carpet Arrivals

Check out what Carrie Underwood and other stars wore at the American Music Awards

Shop

Buy Marvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man Volume 3 TPB (Marvel Masterworks (Numbered)) from Amazon.com

From Marvel Comics (Paperback)
Usually ships in 24 hours
Buy New: $16.49 (as of 11/22/09 4:05 PM EST - more info)

Buy Spider-Man The New Animated Series: Season One from Amazon.com

From Sony Pictures (DVD)
Average Customer Review: nostarnostarnostarnostarstar
Usually ships in 24 hours
Buy New: $17.99 (as of 11/22/09 4:05 PM EST - more info)

Buy Spider-Man: Maximum Carnage from Amazon.com

From Marvel Comics (Paperback)
Average Customer Review: nostarnostarnostarhalfstarstar
Usually ships in 24 hours
Buy New: $19.79 (as of 11/22/09 4:05 PM EST - more info)