Title: Aaron Taylor-Johnson Opens Up About Disinterest in Earlier Comic Book Movie Roles
Subtitle: Marvel actor reflects on his past roles and reveals his change of heart in upcoming film
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In a recent interview with Esquire, actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson, set to star as Kraven the Hunter in Sony’s upcoming Spider-Verse movie, candidly admitted that he “didn’t really care” for some of his earlier comic book movie roles. The 30-year-old actor, known for his roles in Kick-Ass and Avengers: Age of Ultron, expressed a lack of enthusiasm towards these projects.
Taylor-Johnson acknowledged the success and fame that came with his roles as Pietro Maximoff (Quicksilver) in Age of Ultron and his portrayal of the title character in Kick-Ass. However, he stated, “I didn’t really care for them.” The actor also revealed that he had been considered for undisclosed major franchise roles.
The decision to step away from these potential opportunities was driven by Taylor-Johnson’s desire to spend more time with his wife and children. “I wanted, purely, to be with my babies,” he stated. Although he admitted he may not have been ready for such significant roles at that time, he also admitted to not caring too much about them.
However, the actor, who once thought he was done with such movies, has found himself in a change of heart. Taylor-Johnson will take on the iconic Marvel villain Kraven the Hunter in Sony’s Spider-Verse, a move that surprised himself. He addressed the importance of fully committing to the role, stating, “You can’t step into this role, you can’t step into what this franchise is, with a half-assed, let’s see how it goes attitude.”
Kraven the Hunter, also starring Russell Crowe and Ariana Debose, will further expand Sony’s Spider-Man franchise by focusing on characters such as Venom, Venom 2, and Morbius. The film is set to release in theaters on August 30, 2024, and is anticipated to be a significant addition to the Spider-Verse.
Fans of Aaron Taylor-Johnson can look forward to seeing him embrace the Marvel universe once again, this time in a role that he is truly excited about. The actor’s growth and newfound passion will undoubtedly contribute to an unforgettable performance as Kraven the Hunter.