Sony Picks Andy Serkis br to Direct 'Venom' Sequel.br 'Venom 2' will see the return of Tom Hardy br as anti-hero Eddie Brock, the host of br the superpowered alien symbiote.br Despite bad reviews from critics, the 2018 movie took in over $850 million worldwide against br a budget of around $110 million.br Serkis is best known for his motion-capture performances in the 'Lord of the Rings' and br 'Planet of the Apes' films.br Most recently, he has ventured into the world of directing with 2018's 'Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle.'.br According to 'Variety,' production is being aimed at starting this fall.br Rumors are now circulating the movie will drop br in October 2020, two years after 'Venom' br premiered in October 2018.br Information on the film's plot and who else will star in 'Venom 2' br have not yet been revealed.