Venom: The Last Dance is set to electrify theaters in just a few weeks, marking the final chapter for Tom Hardy as the iconic Eddie Brock. This highly anticipated movie is also poised to introduce one of Marvel comics’ most formidable and brutal villains: Knull, also known as the Black King or the God of Symbiotes. While the trailer offered a glimpse of this terrifying antagonist, his face remained shrouded in mystery, leaving fans eager to uncover who would embody this powerful character.
Now, renowned insider Daniel Ritchman has reportedly unveiled the secret. According to sources, Andy Serkis is slated to portray Knull in Venom: The Last Dance. Serkis, celebrated for his groundbreaking CGI character performances such as Gollum in The Lord of the Rings and Caesar in the Planet of the Apes saga, is poised to become the next major villain within Sony’s Spider-Man Universe. Following this initial leak, other insiders have corroborated the information, lending further credence to the casting news.
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Alt: Andy Serkis at a Disney event, confirming rumors of his casting as Knull in Venom: The Last Dance.
As of now, neither Andy Serkis nor Sony Pictures have officially commented on this alleged casting. However, if confirmed, Serkis’s addition would undoubtedly be a significant boon for the franchise. Interestingly, Serkis is already deeply familiar with the Venom universe. Prior to Venom: The Last Dance, he directed Venom: Let There Be Carnage. Although he didn’t appear on screen as an actor in the previous film, his directorial role provided him with intimate knowledge of the franchise’s inner workings.
Therefore, Serkis possesses a comprehensive understanding of Sony’s Spider-Man Universe dynamics. His return, this time in front of the camera, will see him embodying the most powerful adversary Venom and Eddie have ever faced. Knull is expected to be more than just the antagonist in Venom: The Last Dance. Rumors suggest that Sony envisions him as a Thanos-esque overarching villain for future projects, potentially starting with Spider-Man 4.
Knull Venom: El Último Baile
Alt: Concept art of Knull from Venom: The Last Dance trailer, fueling anticipation for Andy Serkis’s portrayal.
Knull’s Potential Role in Spider-Man 4
Recent rumors indicate that Sony aims for Spider-Man 4 to be a significant multiversal crossover event. This crossover wouldn’t unite Tom Holland’s Peter Parker with other heroes from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but rather with Tom Hardy’s Venom. Together, Spider-Man and Venom would supposedly confront the cosmic threat posed by Knull, a formidable deity with an insatiable hunger for conquest, capable of even vanquishing Celestials.
This narrative direction could finally integrate Spider-Man into the cinematic universe Sony is building. Furthermore, Spider-Man 4 might serve as a gateway for Venom’s inclusion in future Avengers installments, such as Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. However, for now, fans must await the unfolding of Knull’s arc in Venom: The Last Dance, premiering on October 25th, to ascertain the veracity of these exciting leaks.
