Sony Pictures continues to build its villain-based Spider-Man universe with the addition of Kraven the Hunter, which has J.C. Chandor (A Most Violent Year) on board to direct.
The studio has announced tonight that Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Avengers: Age of Ultron) has now been cast in the lead role, playing Kraven in the upcoming solo movie.
Kraven the Hunter is Sergei Kravinoff in the comic books. The Wrap explains the frequent Spider-Man adversary, “Born into Russian aristocracy, Sergei Kravinoff a.k.a. Kraven the Hunter is an obsessive big-game hunter who was introduced as a Spider-Man villain in “The Amazing Spider-Man” #15 (1964). According to Fandom, Kravinoff began his career using the typical tools of the hunter but over time he developed a preference to take down large animals with his bare hands. After meeting a Voodoo witch doctor named Calypso, Kravinoff took a herbal potion which enhanced his physical powers give him the strength, speed and senses to match a jungle cat. The potion also extended his life keeping his health and vitality for years to come.”
Kraven the Hunter is currently set for release on January 13, 2023.
The screenplay was written by Art Marcum & Matt Holloway and Richard Wenk.
