Andy Serkis to Helm Venom 2

Aug 06, 2019 01:50 PM EST

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Andy Serkis has signed on to direct Venom 2 for Sony.

The sequel for the Tom Hardy led film will see Hardy reprise his role as Eddie Brock / Venom. The original was released in October of last year and grossed over $1 billion worldwide.

Serkis is best known for his performances in Lord of the Rings and Planet of the Apes, but his directing credits include Jungle Book, Mowgli, and Breathe.

Venom 2 is slated for an October 2020 release.

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