With the original film’s director, Ruben Fleischer, not returning to helm the sequel, Sony is considering actor-filmmaker Andy Serkis to direct Venom 2.
Serkis — who rose to fame for his performance-capture portrayals of Lord of the Rings’ Gollum, Planet of the Apes’ Caesar, Star Wars’ Supreme Leader Snoke, and King Kong — is reportedly among the candidates being eyed to direct the sequel, which Sony hopes to have start filming this November.
“Serkis flew to Los Angeles for meetings set by Sony brass earlier this week. He is one of several filmmakers in the mix, sources say,” according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Source: IGN.com Venom 2 Director Candidates Include Andy Serkis