Aaron Taylor-Johnson is set to make his return to superhero films with next year’s Kraven the Hunter. According to the actor, he “didn’t give a f–k” about franchise films like Avengers: Age of Ultron before this point.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson was no stranger to blockbuster flicks before Kraven the Hunter. From Kick-Ass to Avengers: Age of Ultron, he was a veritable action star! However, it seems as though the MCU’s Quicksilver never held much love for the process of franchise films, preferring to spend time with his family:
“There was ‘Kick-Ass’ and then there was ‘Godzilla’ and ‘Avengers,’ and all those things lined up for me,” Taylor-Johnson told Variety. “But I didn’t really care for them…I wanted, purely, to be with my babies. I didn’t want to be taken away from them. I battled with what that would be like. I would say I was probably not ready to be in that position anyway—it was too early. But yeah, I also slightly didn’t give a f–k.”
Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s dislike for blockbusters was no secret even at the time. He reportedly only signed on to play Quicksilver in Avengers: Age of Ultron because Marvel’s Kevin Feige assured him he would be dead by the end of the film. Though given Taylor-Johnson seems to be more than ready to tackle Kraven the Hunter, it seems as though fans may be seeing more of him in coming years.
Who is Kraven the Hunter?
A ruthless big game hunter who seeks the ultimate challenge in hunting Spider-Man, Kraven was first introduced in The Amazing Spider-Man #15. In the comics, Kraven is known for his physical strength, expert tracking skilll and his use of a serum that gives him enhanced abilities.
Kraven the Hunter was written by Art Marcum, Matt Holloway and Richard Wenk, with Avi Arad, Matt Tolmach and David Householter on board as producers. Details about the Sony project are currently scarce, but it looks like Kraven is poised to make a big impact on the superhero movie landscape.
Kraven the Hunter is currently scheduled to hit theaters on October 6, 2023. Stay tuned for all the latest news regarding the Aaron Taylor-Johnson movie and be sure to subscribe to Heroic Hollywood’s YouTube channel for more content!
