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Sony Pivots Venom to Animated Feature, Taps Final Destination: Bloodlines Duo

The early-stage project launches a writers' room at Sony Pictures Animation following a $1.8 billion live-action run.

Overview

  • Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein are attached to direct the new animated Venom movie for Sony Pictures Animation.
  • Sony has not hired a writer, with a writers' room now convening to develop story ideas.
  • Tom Hardy is involved in some capacity, though it remains unclear whether he will voice Venom or serve behind the scenes.
  • Legacy producers Amy Pascal, Avi Arad, and Matt Tolmach are expected to return, though specific roles are not finalized.
  • The film is in nascent development with no timeline announced, and industry reporting indicates a release is likely years away.