90% of Venom's lines axed from Spider-Man 2 - Here's what you didn't hear
Nov 28, 2023 11:55 AMRecent reports indicate that Tony Todd, the voice actor behind Venom in Marvel's Spider-Man 2 for PlayStation 5, claimed that about 90% of his recorded dialogues for the character were not used in the game's final version. The revelation came to light during a panel at Fan Expo San Francisco, as shared by visitor and content creator Evan Filarca.
The exact reasons behind the significant cut in Venom's dialogue remain unclear. Speculations suggest it could be due to last-minute story adjustments or the possibility that the unused content might be reserved for future expansions or a spin-off, although this is purely conjectural. Despite the cuts, Insomniac's senior narrative director Jon Paquette previously expressed satisfaction with Todd's performance, stating it perfectly matched the vibe they were looking for with Venom. The potential for a Venom-centric spin-off largely depends on the character's reception among players.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2, a sequel regarded as delivering more of the successful elements from its predecessors, is already out on PS5. Insomniac is also known to be working on an upcoming Wolverine title. Reviews highlighted that while Spider-Man 2 is exceptionally well-made and enjoyable, its tendency to play it safe means it may not frequently surprise players.
Fans can now look forward to more Marvel superhero action from Insomniac and scrutinize Venom's role in Spider-Man 2, amid discussions on the character's unused content and future potential in gaming.
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N3rdo commented on: 2023-11-28 12:38:07
Tony Todd's minimized screentime as Venom in Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is a bit of a head-scratcher—it's like ordering a gourmet burger and finding out they held back on the toppings. Hopefully, Insomniac has some DLC magic up their sleeve to give us the full Venom flavor down the road. 🎮💬
Sephiroth commented on: 2023-11-28 12:18:06
It's intriguing to learn how much of Tony Todd's work as Venom didn't make the final cut of Spider-Man 2; it really makes you wonder about the evolving narratives in massive titles like these. Still, Insomniac's track record with their Spider-Man universe has me optimistic that they've woven a tale that'll do justice to both the character and Todd's performance, possibly setting the stage for more Venom goodness down the line.
Mr. Bison commented on: 2023-11-28 12:08:05
Tony Todd's Venom performance in Marvel's Spider-Man 2 being majorly cut is pretty intriguing; it's like a comic book plot twist behind the scenes Always a bummer when a character's depth gets trimmed, but hey, if it means more Venom down the line in DLC or a spin-off, I'm all for that kind of tease.
