Knull Creator Donny Cates Confirms Talks with Sony, Praises Upcoming Movie: “That’s how you treat a king”

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As a longtime comic book enthusiast and avid fan of Venom, I must admit that my initial skepticism about Knull’s introduction in “Venom: The Last Dance” was palpable. With Sony’s inconsistent track record with Marvel characters and the lukewarm reception to most SSU films, I found it hard to believe that they could do justice to such a significant villain. However, hearing Donny Cates‘ enthusiasm about the film has definitely piqued my interest.

Recently, the initial trailer for “Venom: The Final Dance” was unveiled, shocking viewers with an unexpected introduction: the emergence of Knull, the King in Black. Given Sony’s fluctuating track record with Marvel characters and the generally negative feedback towards most SSU films, it’s understandable that fans were cautious about Knull appearing in this movie.

Following this development, creators Donny Cates and Ryan Stegman vented on social media platforms about Sony’s unexpected use of the character without their previous consent. Stegman hinted at pursuing reparations, while Cates jokingly posted an upside-down Venom symbol saying “money.

Fans have valid worries, considering that Knull hasn’t been adequately introduced and there are currently no formidable adversaries for the villain in the upcoming movie. Furthermore, the controversy deepens because Sony decided to bring this character into live-action without consulting his original creators. This move has only added fuel to the skepticism surrounding the project, as the previous two Venom films, despite their commercial success, were not generally well-liked by critics.

Twenty-four hours after his “money” post, Donny Cates subsequently disclosed that discussions had taken place between him and Sony, and he had perused the script for the forthcoming film. As stated by Cates, this movie is expected to surpass fans’ expectations in grandeur and quality, and he appears quite content with Knull’s depiction.

Essentially, today marks my 40th birthday, and it’s exciting because a character Ryan Stegman and I developed will be squaring off against one created by Todd McFarlane in an upcoming movie. Despite everything else, nothing can take away from the fact that this situation is incredibly cool!

— DONNY CATES (@Doncates) September 14, 2024

As a fervent admirer, I’ve had the privilege of engaging with Sony and getting my hands on the script for #VenomTheLastDance. Let me tell you, this production is colossal and audacious beyond what your imagination can conjure. And oh boy, Knull! That’s how you pay homage to a monarch.

Here’s wishing myself a joyous birthday celebration.

Looking forward to our rendezvous at @NY_Comic_Con 😉

— DONNY CATES (@Doncates) September 14, 2024

Fans responded with a mix of excitement and humor to the news:

okay so they definitely paid him right?

— doctor idk (@bigmonkeong) September 14, 2024

no way this movie gonna be good in an unironically way bro

— 𝖏𝖙 (@TOTHEMAKER) September 14, 2024

This is all the marketing I need.

— POG ® (@PogDigital) September 14, 2024

I find such remarks challenging because Tom Hardy played a significant role in writing the scripts for all Venom films, and the primary scriptwriter is now directing this new installment. Although the Venom series offers entertainment, it’s not generally recognized as top-notch quality. Therefore, we can only anticipate the outcome of this upcoming movie.

— Podio Commentary (@PodioCommentary) September 15, 2024

Wait so did they pay him

— 優木 せつ菜 🇯🇵 | Makeine SZN (@Nljigakulive) September 14, 2024

I think we are in for a treat 😏🔥

— ⚡️Mystic Voltsy⚡️ (@xvoltsy) September 14, 2024

This explanation has got me even more thrilled, can’t wait to see it! Seems larger-than-life and promising, I’m all in!

— Divya🌷 (@DivyaC06) September 14, 2024

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2024-09-15 10:13