Sony Pictures continues to bet on the Marvel Universe with Kraven the Hunter, but a new rumor reveals whether Spider-Man will appear in this long-awaited film.
Expectations for Kraven the Hunter aren’t exactly high. After films like Morbius and Madame Web flopped, fans didn’t have much hope. However, it looks like Sony Pictures has decided to take a chance on an R-rated big screen debut for Sergei Kravinoff. This at least promises a more faithful version of the character from the comics. Unfortunately, the first trailer lost some of its interest by hinting at a mutant version of Spider-Man’s classic villain, The Rhino.
Will there be a reference to Spider-Man in Kraven the Hunter?
As for the villain, Sony’s Marvel Universe still doesn’t have its own Spider-Man, which has come as a relief to many fans. However, the hero’s absence is becoming a problem as characters like Venom and Kraven rely on their relationship with him.
According to popular leaker Cryptic HD QUALITY, “I’ve heard mention of Spider-Man. Clarity? “I’m not really sure… it could be him or Morbius. Perhaps we can assume that Spidey will be mentioned in the sequel where someone might rescue Kraven in New York. But given the negative reception and the December release date, it’s hard to imagine this coming to fruition.
Other aspects
As for Morbius, rumors of The Vulture’s return in Spider-Man 4 have left Sony abandoning the idea of forming a supervillain team with him and the living vampire to “do good.” At the time, Kraven the Hunter could be part of those plans.
Madame Web introduced Peter Parker as a child in the 2000s, and if it is not an independent project, it means that “SSU” (“Sony Spider-Man Universe”) will have a wall visitor at the moment. It’s all very confusing and chaotic, so we’ll have to see if Kraven the Hunter clears things up.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson talks about Craven the Hunter
Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who plays Kraven, recently commented on what drew him to the character: “I think there’s something different and grounded about this character. We’ve seen enough movies from a certain studio, the kind of pop culture…where they release things that reduce the desire to go to the movies. “If I didn’t feel like there was something really interesting to bring to this character, I wouldn’t have accepted the role.”
He continued, “Making a Sony/Marvel movie is a completely different challenge. There is the story, the character, the role; It’s one thing. But you immerse yourself in a world where you interact with a studio and a franchise or franchises, even if we’re not ahead of ourselves.
Craven Hunter cast and crew
Directed by Jesse Chandor, from a script by Art Marcum, Matt Holloway and Richard Wenk, Kraven the Hunter features a cast that includes Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ariana Debos, Fred Hechinger, Alessandro Nivola, Christopher Abbott and Russell Crowe. After several delays, the film is slated to hit the theaters on December 13.
As long as Sony can overcome the hurdles of its previous installments, the R-rated approach and promises of faithfulness to the comics should make Kraven the Hunter a delight for fans. Will Craven be able to capture public interest? Only time will tell, but now the rumors about Spider-Man and Taylor-Johnson’s statements add to the intrigue surrounding this product.
A universe under construction
Sony’s attempts to expand its own Marvel characters have been difficult, to say the least. With Venom rising to prominence and Morbius falling fast, Kraven the Hunter finds himself in a critical position. If it resonates with the audience and does justice to its source material, “SSU” could be the boost it so desperately needs.
The film features action and a dark, gritty portrayal of the character. Although expectations are low, the presentation of the novel and the descriptions of the main actors suggest that there is still hope for Sony’s adaptation. It remains to be seen if Marvel’s most popular slayer can achieve the success he so desperately wants.