English actorStephen Graham, who co-stars alongsideTom Hardyin the FX seriesTaboo, is in talks to join Hardy once again inVenom 2, Collider has confirmed.
Andy Serkisis directing the Sony sequel, which is bringing backMichelle WilliamsandWoody Harrelson, and welcoming Oscar-nominated actressNaomie Harris. Meanwhile,Avi Arad,Matt TolmachandAmy Pascalare returning to produce the comic book movie along withHutch Parker. Sony had no comment regarding the casting news.
Graham is one of the best character actors working today, and you can currently watch him go toe-to-toe withAl Pacino’sJimmy HoffainThe Irishman, in which he plays scene-stealing labor organizerAnthony ‘Tony Pro’ Provenzano. The award-winning Netflix movie marks the third time that Graham has worked withMartin Scorsese, as he also appeared inGangs of New Yorkprior to playingAl CaponeonBoardwalk Empire.
The first Venom movie surprised box office analysts en route to grossing $855 million worldwide, making it a sizable hit for Sony, which proved it can deliver a box office winner without Marvel’s help.Kelly Marcelwrote the script, which reportedly finds the sonic-powered villain Shriek (Harris) teaming up with Harrelson’s Carnage. Graham’s role, however, is being kept under wraps.
I first noticed Graham inGuy Ritchie’s 2000 crime dramaSnatch, though I don’t think he truly broke out until his snarling role as Combo inShane Meadows' 2006 skinhead dramaThis Is England. He went on to playBaby Face NelsoninMichael Mann’s gangster moviePublic Enemies, and Scrum in thePirates of the Caribbeanfranchise. Graham’s additional feature credits includeTinker Tailor Soldier Spy,Rocketman, andIdris Elba’s directorial debutYardie, as well as Sony’s upcomingTom HanksdramaGreyhound, which pulls into theaters on August 14, 2025.
Graham, who will soon be seen playing Jacob Marley in FX’s adaptation ofA Christmas Carol, is represented by ICM Partners, LINK Entertainment and Independent Talent Group. His casting was first reported byDeadline. To readMatt Goldberg’s review ofThe Irishman,click here.
