Internet reacts to Tom Hardy’s Venom faces hot ones challenge for The Last Dance promo – Fans say keep venom scary, not funny

Fans are eagerly awaiting the release of Venom: The Last Dance, which is scheduled for October 25, 2024. The movie, directed by Kelly Marcel, picks up after Let There Be Carnage and Spider-Man: No Way Home.

The adventure is expected to be Sony's biggest Spider-Man-related project yet. It stars Hardy, Peggy Lu and Stephen Graham, among other big names.

To promote the upcoming movie, the Marvel character took on the viral Hot Ones challenge, eating increasingly spicy chicken wings. In the humorous video, voiced by Tom Hardy, he boldly claims he's immune to tears before dramatically reacting to the hottest sauce.

This lighthearted portrayal contrasts the typically serious character, sparking debates on social media. Fans are divided, with some enjoying the comic relief, while others feel that this legendary character should stay scary. The promo's unexpected comedic twist has ignited discussions about whether this final film will lean into humor or retain its darker tone.

One tweeted: "Seeing Venom being funny and not serious is such a weird thing to get used to tbh. I’ve always seen him as a serious/dark character."

Another fan wrote:

"The character's complexity makes him ripe for humorous reinterpretation."

Many fans say that the Marvel character should remain true to his roots as a scary figure.

One fan tweeted:"Venom is historically goofy,"

Another commented: "Venom is one of the funniest Marvel comics characters, you’re probably mixing it with insomniac Venom."

While some appreciate the blend of humor and darkness, others find the humor jarring.

"This was my first introduction to him so it doesn’t feel too outta place for me," one fan noted.

One fan pointed out: "Tom Hardy’s Venom perfectly blends darkness and comedy."

One of the Vemon fans commented:

"He can be serious too, but he always had a sense of humor, then alot of the 90’s minis really leaned into the goofy side of the character."

Another added: "He definitely seems like he would fit that. Imagine an R-rated Venom game there he ain't messing around"

Whether the film leans into this comedic tone or returns to the darker side of the Marvel character, fans are sure to have strong opinions when Venom: The Last Dance hits theaters.

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Tom Hardy’s career and his role in Venom: The Last Dance

Tom Hardy, famous for his intense roles in movies like Mad Max: Fury Road and The Dark Knight Rises, has been playing Venom since 2018. His performance as Eddie Brock, a reporter who became a symbiote with an alien, has been praised for showing both the character's vulnerability and darker side.

Although Hardy has played comedic roles before, the Hot Ones promo is a good fit for his funny side. Hardy has worked in many types of movies over the years, from action to drama and now comedy.

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What is the Hot Ones challenge?

The Hot Ones challenge is a popular YouTube talk show format where host Sean Evans interviews celebrity guests while they eat ten chicken wings, each covered in increasingly spicy hot sauce. The heat intensifies with each wing, testing the guest's ability to handle the spice while answering thought-provoking questions.

If guests prefer, vegetarian or vegan alternatives are available. Known for its tagline, “The show with hot questions, and even hotter wings,” the challenge often leads to humorous reactions as the spice levels reach unbearable heat. It's produced by First We Feast and Complex Media.

No matter what fans say about whether Venom should stay scary, Hardy is a very versatile actor. His ability to switch between serious and funny parts might be what makes this last book in the trilogy so interesting.

On Oct. 25, 2024, Venom: The Last Dance will show fans if the final chapter has the right mix of scares, laughs and action.