Even before Chronicle was released, director Josh Trank was rumored to in consideration for a number of projects, including a Fantastic Four reboot. While we've had no update on that particular film, a new report suggests that the director is close to taking on a Venom spin-off movie.
The LA Times reports that Josh Trank is currently in negotiations with Sony, who is looking to give the project a fresh start. Sony was interested in a Venom spin-off around the release of Spider-Man 3, but the project never got off the ground. According to the new report, this film would not involve the actors or story from Spider-Man 3 and a new writer will be hired.
With Sony's Spider-Man reboot coming out this summer, it's interesting that they are going with a spin-off versus including him in a sequel. We're curious as to how they plan to handle continuity and whether Venom will be more of a villain or hero in the film. We'll be sure to report back if this becomes official.
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Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.
After more than a decade as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industries, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror entertainment. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who work tirelessly to explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.
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