Tom Hardy says production on ‘Venom 3’ has resumed.Photo:Tom Hardy/Instagram
Tom Hardy/Instagram
Tom Hardyis back in action on the set ofVenom 3.
The actor, 46, shared on Instagram on Friday that the third installment of the popular Sony Pictures film series has started production and that the cast and crew have returned for filming.
Hardy posted ablack and white photoof himself with director and writer Kelly Marcel and actor and stunt double Jacob Tomuri. In the image, the three appeared in high spirits as they all sported wide smiles.
“V3N0M 3🔥🔥🔥❤️♠️ The last dance — thankfully we are back to shooting,” he captioned the photo. “And I want to take a moment just to thank all the teams thus far on the ride from V1 to here. All our fantastic Cast and crew — good friends and family — we’ve come a long way.”
He then went on to discuss “how proud” he is of Marcel, and noted how much of an “honor” it is to watch her take “the helm” of this film.
“Your instincts are always spot on,” he said addressing Marcel. “First class — I back you. 100%. As always. And I absolutely love working with you and watching you take on bigger challenges every time.”
Tom Hardy as seen in ‘Venom.'.Frank Masi/Marvel
Sony Pictures announced during CinemaCon in April thatVenom 3and a sequel toGhostbusters: Afterlifewould be releasing in the future. However, theSAG-AFTRA strike, which spanned from July 14 to Nov. 9, delayed the filming of both movies.
With the end of the strike, several films have already resumed production, includingDeadpool 3, perVariety, andBeetlejuice 2, perNBC Boston.
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Sony’s announcement ofVenom 3comes after predecessorsVenomandVenom: Let There Be Carnageenjoyed success at the box office. The second installment followed investigative journalist Eddie Brock (Hardy) as he wrestled with his inner alter ego, Venom, and visited serial killer Cletus Kasady (Woody Harrelson) in prison.
Venom: Let There Be Carnagetook in more than $502 million at the worldwide box office.
source: people.com
