Kraven the Hunter (film)

"*When I get out of here... and I will... there's gonna be carnage.*"
—Cletus Kasady[src]

## *Kraven the Hunter*

### **Writer(s)**

Art Marcum
Matt HollowayRichard Wenk

### **Producer(s)**

Matt Tolmach
Avi Arad David Householter

## More information

***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. The film will be released on August 30, 2024.

## Cast

* Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Sergei Kravinoff/Kraven the Hunter
	+ Levi Miller as young Kraven
* Russell Crowe as Nikolai Kravinoff
* Fred Hechinger as Dimitri Smerdyakov
* Ariana DeBose as Calypso Ezili
* Alessandro Nivola as Rhino
* 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.

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).

On February 9, 2022, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Russell Crowe was cast in an undisclosed role.

## References

1. ↑ 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
2. ↑ "Exclusive: ‘Kraven the Hunter’ Movie Lands ‘Equalizer’ Writer Richard Wenk" - Collider
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Aaron Taylor-Johnson to Play Spider-Man Villain Kraven the Hunter in Solo Movie" - The Wrap
4. ↑ 'Kraven the Hunter': Levi Miller Latest To Join Sony's Marvel Pic - Deadline
5. ↑ 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.
6. ↑ 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.
7. ↑ 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.
8. ↑ 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.
9. ↑ 'West Side Story' Star Ariana DeBose to Play Calypso in Sony's 'Kraven the Hunter' - Variety
10. ↑ 'Kraven The Hunter': Alessandro Nivola To Play Villain In Sony’s Marvel Pic - Deadline
11. ↑ 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.
12. ↑ Kraven The Hunter Rumored to Start Filming Next Month - Movieweb
13. ↑ "'Kraven the Hunter': Russell Crowe Joins Sony Marvel Movie" – The Hollywood Reporter

## External links

* *Kraven the Hunter* at the Internet Movie Database