Here’s how superhero movies were changing before Venom: The Last Dance, according to its main characters.

Movie Venom: The Last Dance comes to cinemas, and with the premiere of your favorite symbiote Tom Hardy he says goodbye. The actor finally completes his trilogy, which he started six years ago. He does it with a certain nostalgia and surrounded by a top-level team. And among the new faces of the film are actors of the caliber Temple of Juno (Ted Lasso) And Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 years a slave). Both will debut in the saga belonging to the franchise known as Spider-Man Universe from Sony.. But in fact, these two have starred in superhero films before.

In case Ejioforgives life to the sorcerer Karl Mordo in this Marvel Cinematic Universeappearing in both parts Doctor Strange. Regarding Characterhis participation in the genre was somewhat more residual, playing Jen V The Dark Knight Risesfrom Christopher Nolan. Now in an exclusive interview provided by Hipertextual for the premiere of the film Venom: The Last Dancethey reflect on how the industry has changed over the years.

New superhero movie

“For me, being part of a franchise Batman It was a great experience. I was able to work 10 days with Christopher Nolan as director. But in the movie, if you sneezed, you probably wouldn’t have seen me. It was a completely different experience for me because I was able to be a part of the entire process from start to finish. And I was able to read the whole script so I knew where it was going and understand the character’s journey,” he admits. Characterhappy to make his final leap into the world of superheroes in Venom: The Last Dance.

“I don’t have to be there from the beginning to the end of the film, I also like to play small roles. I think it’s important who you work with. But this one was especially exciting because Volume [Hardy] And Kelly [Marcell] very involved in Eddie And Iand they have been together for so long, they have worked on this from the very beginning until now, until the end of this franchise,” the actress in turn thanks. It is this moment that, for her, represents a great change in modern superhero cinema.

“Just [fue genial] see Kelly directing, his friendship and creativity with Volume. When I was asked to be a part of this, it was a big deal. And that’s probably the big change that’s happened in the industry. This should happen more often, but the fact is that Kelly This is his first time directing and he does it with this huge and final installment of a very emotional superhero film. I think that’s why it’s so interesting,” he says. Character is that studios are now allowing first-time directors like Marseilles debuted with projects such as Venom: The Last Dance.

long journey

For Ejioforthe current situation is the best of the dreams of that child who fantasized about comic book characters decades ago. “It’s been interesting over the years. I started out as a comic book fan in the late 80s, early 90s, 2000s. I remember being really excited about all these things, like the weekly comics and stuff like that,” he says. Now, thanks Venom: The Last DanceI can add my second wonderful work in a film franchise of this genre.

“[Ha sido interesante] to see something that was originally so niche with people looking for Marvel characters and trying to get first editions and things like that, and it became what it is now. It was truly unusual and still excites me. In fact, we’ve gotten to the point where it’s become really intimate personal journeys of directors and actors trying to elevate a character or a franchise and support it. For all these reasons, it’s really wonderful to be a part of,” says the actor. Mordo in this MCU and general Orwell Taylor V Venom: The Last Dance.

Get documentation

In preparation for Venom: The Last Dance, Character And Ejiofor They had to learn and document themselves. But perhaps not in the way fans expected. And it was important not so much to immerse yourself in what is connected with Spider-Man Universe from Sony. like finding a way to give their characters more layers within said franchise.

“I was already a fan Ifrom the previous films, especially the first one. I remember instinctively reacting as if to say, “I want I in me, please.” So, reading this script and seeing how emotionally involved you were in the relationship between Eddie And I“I was really excited to see one of those films where it’s not a love interest, it’s not a romance, it’s literally a romance,” he suggests. Character. So for your Dr. Payne What he did was something very specific.

“In my case, most of the documentation that I did was that I watched any documentaries about aliens, because I played someone who was really obsessed with these kinds of extraterrestrial situations and what was going on there, even where we we can go. , what can come to visit us… [Me centré en eso] instead of a real comic book universe,” says the actress. Thanks to this, she found a way to give life Dr. Payne absolutely fascinated by aliens in Venom: The Last Dance.

For my part, Ejiofor He admits that his decision was very simple. “Honestly, I’ve always loved all the franchises and all the different connections between them. So this is the easiest research I’ve ever done. It’s basically like a lifelong investigation,” he says, declaring himself a fan. . from these movie sagas.

Learn to be a soldier

“While Junoreal details I They were the ones that really excited me. I think it has its place in the whole structure of the comic. And it’s a lot of fun. It’s personal, intimate, but also big and gigantic, and it can all be exciting. Venom himself as a character is truly amazing. You feel very connected. Volume He’s great and has a special attitude about it. Kelly too,” he then praises the great protagonist and director Venom: The Last Dance.

But when it came to his character, his preparation included learning a lot about military affairs and space exploration programs. “I did some sort of research into becoming a commander of these types of installations, especially those that are maybe a little under the radar. It’s very top secret, more secret than Area 51,” he says. This is precisely the job of his character in Venom: The Last Dance. A task that seemed to fascinate him greatly.

Venom: The Last Dance It’s already in cinemas.