Spider-Man fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the next installment of the web-slinging superhero’s adventures. With the recent news of John Francis Daly and Johnathan Goldstein being hired to write the screenplay, the anticipation for the next villain in the film has reached its peak. Speculation is rampant, and rumors are flying about who the antagonist might be. Today, we delve into the clues and hints from various sources to uncover the potential new threat that Spider-Man will face on the big screen.
Well, according to HeroicHollywood, it looks as if they might be planning on giving us a new villain after all in the upcoming reboot:
Well, my sources within Sony alerted me to something VERY interesting. Last week, Karen Moy, the Vice President of Creative Affairs over at Sony (Ms. Moy has run the story department at Sony for almost twenty years) purchased a copy of Kraven’s Last Hunt trade paperback on Amazon.
At first I brushed it off and asked my sources why would she have to buy a copy? Wouldn’t Marvel just send a copy over to the Sony story department for their research purposes? Well folks, you’re not going to believe this, but Marvel is THAT insanely cheap. The Sony folks had to buy their own copy. Unbelievable.
But here is the kicker. I did some additional sleuthing and a quick search of Karen Moy on the leaked Sony emails database over on Wikileaks reveals that she has previously made book purchases on Amazon for her former boss Amy Pascal. In my experience, where there is smoke there is fire.
This can’t be a coincidence. Why would the head of the story department buy a trade paperback about one of Spider-Man’s greatest foes for anything OTHER than research purposes? It’s safe to say Sony is looking into the possibility of Kraven as their bad guy.
While the prospect of yet another familiar villain might seem enticing, Sony and Marvel have an opportunity to introduce a new face to Spider-Man’s rogues gallery. In the past, Sony had plans for standalone films featuring the Sinister Six and the infamous duo, Venom and Carnage. However, with the collaborative efforts between Sony and Marvel, there is a chance for a fresh and exciting villain to take center stage in the upcoming reboot.
While the rumors surrounding Kraven the Hunter as the potential villain in the next Spider-Man film are exciting, it is important to approach them with caution. Speculation and leaks can often lead fans astray, building false expectations and ultimately leading to disappointment. It is best to wait for official announcements from Sony and Marvel before drawing any conclusions.