Venom and Eddie's Last Dance: A Thrilling Hunt Begins

Picture this: Venom is not just a misunderstood anti-hero anymore; he’s evolved into a full-fledged diva, hunting down Eddie Brock in the latest TV spot for *Venom: The Last Dance*. Just when you thought the drama couldn’t get any juicier, Venom has gone and ensnared the Dolby logo in an exclusive poster, proving his flair for the dramatic goes beyond the screen.

Our beloved anti-hero starts his monologue with Eddie by saying, “We've come a long way, you and me. But now my home is hunting us.” And if that wasn’t enough, in true comic fashion, he gets tasered right after. Talk about a rude awakening! Eddie, with the kind of heartbreak only an ex could muster, says, “I thought we were gonna be the Lethal Protector.” It’s what every on-again-off-again couple dreads—having to revisit the grand plans they concocted over take-out and bad reality TV. As the spot wraps up, Venom insists that this is indeed their moment while Eddie asserts, “Let’s finish this.” A text appears, teasing us with a promise: “This year, our last chance is their last dance.” Sounds like a Broadway musical, doesn’t it?

Shining a light on the film is Juno Temple, who recently shared her thoughts on this “wild, wonderful ride.” She’s confident it’s going to be a good one—no pressure, right? Temple couldn’t stop gushing about Tom Hardy, declaring, “His relationship to how he feels about Venom and Eddie together… it's something that feels really close to his heart.” It seems the bond between Eddie and Venom goes far beyond the surface. Hardy’s the kind of actor who makes you feel that every battle, every tangle with the villain, means something. “I don't know if anyone else could play Venom,” Temple adds, “That’s a tough pair of shoes to follow." And isn’t that the truth? Imagine trying to fill those boots—or should I say, that symbiote?

In an interview with the *Happy Sad Confused* podcast, Temple went on to describe Hardy's excitement as palpable. “He feels like a kid on the first day at school. That’s pretty good energy to start a job with.” You can just picture it: Hardy, bounding through the set, wide-eyed and thrilled, turning even the most banal scenes into a playground of adrenaline and intrigue. “When you have Venom himself as excited and nervous as you are, because you all care, it feels like, 'Ah, I'm in the right place!'” Now, who doesn’t want that kind of camaraderie in their workspace?

Chiwetel Ejiofor isn’t one to hold back either. He praised Hardy’s performance, calling it “fantastic to work with Kelly [Marcel] in that world.” When he stood next to Hardy, he couldn’t shake the feeling of awe at Venom’s presence. “When you see on set when Venom arrives, you're like, 'Wow.’ It’s a real sort of moment.” It’s like being at a concert and the lead singer walks on stage; you suddenly forget how to breathe.

Oh, and let’s not forget about Andy Serkis, who directed the previous installment, *Venom: Let There Be Carnage*. He had to bow out of directing the third film because, as he puts it, he “got so many projects” swirling around him. So, while the world eagerly anticipates the release of *Venom: The Last Dance*, scheduled to hit theaters on October 25, 2024, we are left to wonder; will Hardy and Venom keep us on the edge of our seats or have us rolling in the aisles? Either way, it looks like we’re in for one wild ride.