‘Kraven the Hunter’ trailer: Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s ruthless vigilante faces off against The Rhino

Aaron Taylor-Johnson in a still from ‘Kraven the Hunter’
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Aaron Taylor-Johnson dives into the feral world of Kraven the Hunter with a fresh trailer, offering fans a glimpse of the actor’s transformation into the iconic Marvel villain. Directed by J.C. Chandor and set for release on December 13, the film stars Taylor-Johnson as the bounty hunter Sergei Kravinoff.

In the trailer, Taylor-Johnson’s Kravinoff, who gains superpowers from a lion’s bite, showcases his brutal instincts and a relentless quest for vengeance. The narrative follows Kravinoff’s transformation into Kraven the Hunter. “My father puts evil into the world,” Taylor-Johnson’s character declares, “I take it out.”

The trailer also introduces audiences to Spider-Man villain Aleksei Sytsevich, better known as The Rhino, and played by Alessandro Nivola. This marks the first on-screen appearance of the iconic baddie since The Amazing Spider-Man 2.

Chandor, known for his work on Margin Call and A Most Violent Year, directs from a screenplay by Richard Wenk, Art Marcum, and Matt Holloway. The film is part of the Sony Pictures Universe of Marvel Characters, following recent projects like Madame Web and the upcoming Venom: The Last Dance.

Taylor-Johnson, who has expressed a deep connection to the character, believes in the uniqueness of Kraven the Hunter. He stated earlier this year, “There was something unique about this character and something grounded,” emphasizing his commitment to bringing a fresh perspective to the superhero genre.