Kelly Marcel is about to make her directorial debut with a giant finances comedian adaptation. After co-writing the screenplay for 2018’s “Venom” and penning 2021’s “Venom: Let There Be Carnage,” she’s been tapped to helm “Venom 3.” The Hollywood Reporter confirmed the information.
At present undated, “Venom 3” will see Tom Hardy reprising his function as a journalist who merges with an alien, a metamorphosis that leaves him with superhuman powers.
The primary “Venom” grossed over $856 million worldwide, and the second took in additional than $506 million. Michelle Williams, who’s receiving Oscar buzz this yr for “The Fabelmans,” co-stars within the franchise.
Marcel’s different writing credit embrace Sam Taylor-Johnson’s “Fifty Shades of Gray” and Emma Thompson-starrer “Saving Mr. Banks.” The previous earned over $569 million on the field workplace and the latter made a splash throughout awards season.
Different ladies who’ve helmed DC and Marvel diversifications embrace Chloé Zhao (“Eternals”), Cathy Yan (“Birds of Prey”), Cate Shortland (“Black Widow”), and Anna Boden (“Captain Marvel,” co-directed by Ryan Fleck). S.J. Clarkson’s “Madame Internet” and Nia DaCosta’s “The Marvels” are additionally on the way in which.
