‘Kraven the Hunter’ Star Ariana DeBose Wants Spider-Man MCU Crossover

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As a lifelong comic book enthusiast who has patiently waited through countless reboots and cinematic universes to see Kraven the Hunter grace the silver screen, I can’t help but feel both excited and disappointed by Sony’s latest offering. While it’s thrilling to see this iconic villain finally brought to life, the lack of Spider-Man in this standalone film leaves a noticeable void that even Calypso, played brilliantly by Ariana DeBose, can’t quite fill.

At long last, Kraven the Hunter graces the big screen, leaving fans eager to discover if Sony’s last solo Spider-Man villain project was worth the anticipation. In this film, Aaron Taylor-Johnson portrays the main character, delving into Kraven’s backstory. However, in a cinematic realm primarily focused on Spider-Man’s adversaries, our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man remains conspicuously absent. Ariana DeBose, who stars in Kraven the Hunter, expresses her eagerness to rectify this omission, hoping that Sony and Marvel Studios will eventually grant fans their desired crossover.

At the premiere of “Kraven the Hunter” in New York, DeBose expressed her hope to Marvel Studios and Sony. She urged them to put aside their corporate rivalry and allow Spider-Man to face off against his most renowned adversaries, including Kraven. The actress added that while “Kraven the Hunter” is primarily a standalone film and origin story, she feels it’s fitting for Kraven to have an epic showdown with Spider-Man. DeBose portrays Calypso Ezili in “Kraven the Hunter.” In the comics, Calypso is a voodoo priestess who is closely allied with Kraven. The extent of her powers in the movie isn’t clear yet, as Rhino (Alessandro Nivola) is the main antagonist. However, DeBose is content to make room for that pivotal fight if necessary. She further mentioned:

There’s an entire comic dedicated to this topic. I believe fans would appreciate seeing more of Calypso and Kraven’s adventure. If there’s room for their journey in the storyline, that would be fantastic!

As a movie enthusiast myself, I’m ready to step into the role of Kraven the Hunter opposite Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Tom Holland, and let me tell you, after witnessing his stellar performance in Romeo & Juliet on the London stage, he truly impressed me. My last conversation with Tom was backstage during his theater production, and I must say, he was phenomenal. Although I didn’t disclose any specifics about our chat, I’d be more than thrilled to collaborate with him in the future.

Kraven the Hunter Nearly Appeared in ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’

Less experienced superhero enthusiasts might be puzzled about Kraven the Hunter’s ties to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Sony’s Spider-Man universe operates independently of the MCU. Tom Holland’s Spider-Man inhabits the same multiverse, as hinted at by earlier references to his MCU escapades. However, these characters won’t intermingle in cinematic appearances until Sony and Marvel Studios negotiate a fresh agreement regarding character rights.

It’s quite possible that Kraven the Hunter has made an appearance in the MCU already. In an interview with Collider back in 2021, Tom Holland hinted at this possibility. Originally, plans were underway for a standalone Kraven film to serve as Holland’s third outing as Spider-Man in the MCU, before the storyline shifted to a multiverse tale. As Holland himself put it, “For a long time, there was going to be a Kraven movie that was going to be the third movie because things weren’t working out and all sorts of different stuff.” Watts even pitched an exciting Kraven film concept to Holland, although he’s keeping quiet about it in case the project comes to fruition in the future.

Before Kraven the Hunter squares off against Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he must initially tackle criticism from film critics and viewers. The movie is currently rated dismally low at 14% on Rotten Tomatoes. However, the audience rating stands significantly higher at 69%. As today marks the debut of Kraven, prepare for the Popcornmeter to see a significant shift in the coming weeks.

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2024-12-13 18:03