Tom Hardy gave fans an update on the production status of Venom 3, and he did so by sharing a new deleted scene from the first film in Sony's Spider-Man Universe.Venom launched Sony's Spider-Man Universe when it debuted in 2018. While the film and its sequel, Let There Be Carnage, received negative reviews, the Venom film series has proven more successful at the box office than the problematic Morbius movie. Hardy is set to reprise his role in Venom 3, and his prep for the sequel led him to a Venom scene that hit the cutting room floor.RELATED: Ant-Man: Hank Pym's Superhero Identities in the Comics, ExplainedVenom 3 is officially in the pre-production prep stage, which Hardy announced on his official Instagram account. He also included a deleted scene from the first Venom film in which Hardy's Eddie Brock and the symbiote argue, as usual. One of the most significant questions on fans' minds is who will direct Venom 3. Venom: Let There Be Carnage writer and producer Kelly Marcel is set to direct Venom 3. Another question that fans are likely asking is which villain will feature in Venom 3.

The first two films introduced iconic Spider-Man villains Venom and Carnage, respectively. However, with the scope of the Spider-Man universe being as vast as it is, it will be intriguing to see which character will be the focus of the third movie. With various Spider-Man villains yet to appear on the big screen, such as Kraven the Hunter, Scorpion, and the Hobgoblin, the filmmakers have several choices, so it will be interesting to see which direction they decide to take.

Because Venom is now part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Multiverse, fans could see other characters from the Spider-Man universe make appearances as well. While specific details about Venom 3 remain scarce, the fact that pre-production is underway bodes well for the film's future. With the success of the first two films, which collectively grossed over $1.5 billion worldwide, it's clear that there is a considerable appetite for more Venom adventures, and the creative team behind the franchise will no doubt be working hard to deliver another thrilling addition to the series.

The franchise has differentiated itself from other superhero properties by presenting a darker, edgier take on the genre and focusing on the complex relationship between Brock and Venom. Moreover, the Venom franchise has been instrumental in expanding the Spider-Man universe on the big screen. Although Venom initially appeared as a villain in the Spider-Man comics, the character has since evolved into an anti-hero and even a protagonist in his own right. With Venom and its sequel having already established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the superhero genre, it will be interesting to see what new twists and turns the third installment will bring.

Venom 3 is now in pre-production at Sony.

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