Summary
You know how we all love a good surprise in a movie? Well, Sony threw that out the window and just confirmed that Andy Serkis, yes the Gollum guy, is playing Knull, the Symbiote God, in Venom: The Last Dance. It’s like casting Daniel Day-Lewis in a Marvel movie, that’s how big of a deal it is. Knull is set to be the Thanos-level villain in Sony’s Marvel universe, and it’s exciting to think about where he might turn up next.
Key Points
• Sony confirms that villain Knull, the God of the Symbiotes, will make his cinematic debut in Venom: The Last Dance.
• Actor Andy Serkis, known for his roles in Avengers and Black Panther, will portray Knull in the film.
• The decision to cast Serkis was made years ago during the production of Venom: Let There Be Carnage.
• According to the director Kelly Marcel, Knull will not be a one-time villain and hints at his appearance in future Sony’s Marvel universe films.
• Knull first appeared in 2013 in Thor: God of Thunder #6 and was later featured in 2018’s Venom #3.
Background
• Knull is a character from the Marvel Comics, created by writer Donny Cates and artist Ryan Stegman. The character quickly gained popularity and was featured in his own event series titled King in Black.
• Andy Serkis is renowned for his performances in comic book films and his expertise in motion capture and CGI roles, making him a fitting choice for playing Knull.
Future Implications
• Knull’s appearance in Venom: The Last Dance could potentially lead to future storylines in the Sony’s Marvel universe, setting him up as a Thanos-level threat.
• There are questions about whether Knull will make his way to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the future, with no clear answers yet.
