<p class="title">Andy Serkis is among the top contenders for the directing job of "Venom 2", the sequel to Sony's 2018 antihero blockbuster.</p>.<p class="bodytext">According to Variety, Ruben Fleischer, who directed the first part, has chosen not to return as he is currently busy with the post-production of "Zombieland: Double Tap".</p>.<p class="bodytext">Besides Serkis, who has directed films such as "Breathe" and "Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle", the studio is also in talks with "Bumblebee" director Travis Knight and Rupert Wyatt.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Starring Tom Hardy in the title role, "Venom" was a global hit for Sony, earning over USD 850 million in worldwide gross. The film also featured Michelle Williams and Riz Ahmed in pivotal characters.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Hardy is expected to return for the sequel, which has a script from Kelly Marcel. The studio hopes to start shooting the project later this year. </p>
<p class="title">Andy Serkis is among the top contenders for the directing job of "Venom 2", the sequel to Sony's 2018 antihero blockbuster.</p>.<p class="bodytext">According to Variety, Ruben Fleischer, who directed the first part, has chosen not to return as he is currently busy with the post-production of "Zombieland: Double Tap".</p>.<p class="bodytext">Besides Serkis, who has directed films such as "Breathe" and "Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle", the studio is also in talks with "Bumblebee" director Travis Knight and Rupert Wyatt.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Starring Tom Hardy in the title role, "Venom" was a global hit for Sony, earning over USD 850 million in worldwide gross. The film also featured Michelle Williams and Riz Ahmed in pivotal characters.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Hardy is expected to return for the sequel, which has a script from Kelly Marcel. The studio hopes to start shooting the project later this year. </p>