Norman Reedus has been the subject of popular theories surrounding the casting of a formidable new Marvel villain inVenom: The Last Dance. Anticipation is high after thefinal trailer forVenom: The Last Dancerevealed that Knull would be making his live-action debut in the movie. Despite being set outside theMCU, introducing Knull gives Venom’s final solo movie in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe the chance to impact Marvel’s ever-growing multiverse irreparably, though little is known about the villain’s live-action history, and, indeed, who will be playing him.
Introduced in 2018’sVenom (Vol. 4) #3,Knull is one of Marvel’s newest antagonists, but one of the Marvel Universe’s most powerful and haunting villains. To accurately depict Knull’s sinister nature,Sony must have cast a strong and notable actor in the role, and one of the most popular fan-casts has beenThe Walking Deadstar Norman Reedus. Reedus' Knull has been imagined in new fan art shared byarifinity, that truly demonstrates just how terrifying and nightmarish Knull could be inVenom: The Last Dance.
What Knull’s Debut In Venom: The Last Dance Means For Sony’s Spider-Man Universe
Knull Is A Very Exciting Addition To Sony’s Spider-Man Universe
So far, thevillains featured in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe, including the likes of Riot, Carnage, Morbius and Ezekiel Sims, have been seriously lackluster.Venom: The Last Dancecould finally break this streak by introducing Knull, who is considered to be something of a Thanos-level threat in Marvel Comics, and an ever-present danger to Venom.Knull is a primordial being, dubbed the “King in Black” by the Celestials, and the creator of the Symbiotes, beginning with the powerful All-Black the Necrosword, which was previously adapted forThor: Love and Thunder.
Knull has a level of power never before seen in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe, which lends itself to the idea thatVenom: The Last Dancewill be Tom Hardy’s final solo SSU movie. It seems Venom may stand no chance against Knull, at least not alone, but this has spurred theories that Hardy’s Eddie Brock could somehow team up with Tom Holland’s Spider-Man to battle the cosmic supervillain, finally bringing Venom into the MCU proper.Knull’s debut has the chance to change everything in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe, which is a very exciting prospect, considering recent disappointments.
Our Take On Norman Reeds’ Possible Casting As Knull
Norman Reedus Could Be The Perfect Choice For Venom: The Last Dance’s Knull
Even though Knull appeared in the final trailer forVenom: The Last Dance, his face was concealed, so his casting is yet to be revealed. Norman Reedus would be perfect for this role, ashe has, time and again, demonstrated the power, strength, screen presence and captivating acting talent necessary to bring Knull to life. The fact that he could take on the responsibility of a franchise as huge asThe Walking Deadfollowing Andrew Lincoln’s exit, and headline his own spinoff with ease, proves he’d be a great match for the intense and magnetic Knull.
Venom: The Last Dance
Cast
Venom: The Last Dance is a film directed by an undisclosed director, featuring the character Venom in a thrilling narrative. The movie explores the alien symbiote’s latest challenges and transformations as it navigates through a world full of danger and new adversaries.
