J.C. Chandor (A Most Violent Year) is on board to direct Sony’s Kraven the Hunter movie, with Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Avengers: Age of Ultron) recently cast to play the title character.
THR reports today that Russell Crowe has now signed on as well.
THR notes in their latest report, “Story details, including Crowe’s role, are being kept in a cage but many of the main characters are said to be Kraven’s family members.”
Kraven the Hunter is Sergei Kravinoff in the comic books. The Wrap explains the frequent Spider-Man adversary, “Born into Russian aristocracy, Sergei Kravinoff a.k.a. Kraven the Hunter is an obsessive big-game hunter who was introduced as a Spider-Man villain in “The Amazing Spider-Man” #15 (1964). According to Fandom, Kravinoff began his career using the typical tools of the hunter but over time he developed a preference to take down large animals with his bare hands. After meeting a Voodoo witch doctor named Calypso, Kravinoff took a herbal potion which enhanced his physical powers give him the strength, speed and senses to match a jungle cat. The potion also extended his life keeping his health and vitality for years to come.”
Kraven the Hunter is currently set for release on January 13, 2023.
The screenplay was written by Art Marcum & Matt Holloway and Richard Wenk.
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