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Kraven the Hunter is an upcoming film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. It will the Fifth film in Sony's Spider-Man Universe.[2] The film will be released on August 30, 2024.[3]
Cast[]
- Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Sergei Kravinoff/Kraven the Hunter[3]
- Levi Miller as young Kraven[4]
- Russell Crowe as Nikolai Kravinoff[5][6]
- Fred Hechinger as Dimitri Smerdyakov[7][8]
- Ariana DeBose as Calypso Ezili[9]
- Alessandro Nivola as Rhino[10][11]
- Christopher Abbott as Foreigner
Crew[]
- J.C. Chandor as Director
- Art Marcum as Writer
- Matt Holloway as Writer
- Richard Wenk as Writer
- Avi Arad as Producer
- Matt Tolmach as Producer
- David Householter as Producer
- Ben Davis as Director of Photography
- Craig Wood as Head Editor
- Benjamin Wallfisch as Composer
Production history[]
In July 2017, Sony was considering a film based on Kraven the Hunter, with Richard Wenk hired to write a screenplay for the film in August 2018. Went stated in October that the film was intended to feature Kraven hunting Spider-Man, and to adapt the Kraven's Last Hunt comic storyline in some form. By August 2020, Art Marcum and Matt Holloway had re-written the script, and J.C. Chandor entered talks to direct the film.
On May 26, 2021, The Wrap reported that Aaron Taylor-Johnson was cast in the title role of the film, as well as Chandor confirmed as the director. The film is set to be released on January 13, 2023.[3]
On January 19, 2022, it was mentioned that while production start dates have always been tentative and now, more than ever due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, but assuming no delays, the film is set to start production in the UK next month (i.e. in February).[12]
On February 9, 2022, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Russell Crowe was cast in an undisclosed role.[13]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Marvel’s ‘Kraven The Hunter’ Movie At Sony Eyes ‘Triple Frontier’s J.C. Chandor As Director" - Deadline Hollywood
- ↑ "Exclusive: ‘Kraven the Hunter’ Movie Lands ‘Equalizer’ Writer Richard Wenk" - Collider
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Aaron Taylor-Johnson to Play Spider-Man Villain Kraven the Hunter in Solo Movie" - The Wrap
- ↑ 'Kraven the Hunter': Levi Miller Latest To Join Sony's Marvel Pic - Deadline
- ↑ aGaluppo, Mia (February 9, 2022). "Russell Crowe Joins Aaron Taylor-Johnson in Sony Marvel Movie 'Kraven the Hunter' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
- ↑ Couch, Aaron (April 24, 2023). "Aaron Taylor-Johnson Brings Bloody, R-Rated 'Kraven the Hunter' Footage to CinemaCon". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on April 25, 2023. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ↑ Kroll, Justin (February 22, 2022). "'Kraven The Hunter': 'White Lotus' Breakout Fred Hechinger To Play Chameleon In Sony's Marvel Pic". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 23, 2022. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
- ↑ Goldstein, Gregg (September 8, 2022). "Fred Hechinger on Toronto Drama 'Butcher's Crossing,' Nicolas Cage and Luck". Variety. Archived from the original on September 8, 2022. Retrieved September 16, 2022.
- ↑ 'West Side Story' Star Ariana DeBose to Play Calypso in Sony's 'Kraven the Hunter' - Variety
- ↑ 'Kraven The Hunter': Alessandro Nivola To Play Villain In Sony’s Marvel Pic - Deadline
- ↑ Couch, Aaron (April 24, 2023). "Aaron Taylor-Johnson Brings Bloody, R-Rated 'Kraven the Hunter' Footage to CinemaCon". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on April 25, 2023. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ↑ Kraven The Hunter Rumored to Start Filming Next Month - Movieweb
- ↑ "'Kraven the Hunter': Russell Crowe Joins Sony Marvel Movie" – The Hollywood Reporter