Venom: The Last Dance Cast (2024)
Sony Pictures / Columbia Pictures | Superhero Action | 109 min | Directed by Kelly Marcel
Venom: The Last Dance is the third and concluding chapter of Sony's Venom trilogy, released in October 2024 and directed by Kelly Marcel, who wrote the scripts for both previous films before stepping into the director's chair. Tom Hardy returns for the final time as Eddie Brock, the journalist who shares his body and consciousness with the alien symbiote Venom — a performance Hardy has consistently distinguished by playing both halves of the relationship as fully realized characters. The Last Dance pushes Eddie and Venom into new territory as they face threats connected to the symbiotes' alien origins, while new characters played by Chiwetel Ejiofor, Juno Temple, and Rhys Ifans enter the story. The film serves as a send-off for this particular iteration of the character, closing out a trilogy that grossed over two billion dollars worldwide across its run.
The Venom: The Last Dance cast is built around Tom Hardy's singular double performance as both Eddie Brock and the voice and physical performance of Venom — a creative accomplishment that has defined all three films and set them apart from more conventional superhero fare. The chemistry Hardy creates between the two halves of one body gives the Venom films their comedic energy and emotional resonance. Joining him for the finale is Chiwetel Ejiofor as Rex Strickland, a military figure with a history involving symbiotes, alongside Juno Temple as scientist Dr. Teddy Payne and Rhys Ifans as Martin Moon. Stephen Graham, one of British television and film's most versatile performers, plays Patrick Mulligan — a character with significant weight in the Venom comics mythology — while Peggy Lu returns as Mrs. Chen, a beloved recurring presence across the trilogy.
Main Cast
Tom Hardy
Eddie Brock / Venom
The journalist bonded with an alien symbiote, returning for the final chapter of their unlikely partnership and facing a threat that tests both of them to their limits.
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Rex Strickland
A military official with classified knowledge of symbiote history, whose agenda places him in direct conflict with Eddie and Venom as the film's larger threat emerges.
Juno Temple
Dr. Teddy Payne
A scientist whose expertise in extraterrestrial biology becomes crucial as the nature of the threat against Venom becomes clear across the film's second act.
Rhys Ifans
Martin Moon
A figure from the margins of the story who becomes increasingly relevant as the film's mythology around symbiote origins is expanded and complicated.
Stephen Graham
Patrick Mulligan
A character with significant comics heritage as a law-enforcement figure with symbiote connections, played by one of Britain's most acclaimed character actors.
Peggy Lu
Mrs. Chen
Eddie's loyal convenience store owner neighbor and one of the few humans fully aware of Venom's existence — a fan-favorite across all three films in the trilogy.
Clark Backo
Supporting role
Canadian actress known for her work in Letterkenny and other projects, appearing in a supporting capacity in the film's ensemble.
Alanna Ubach
Supporting role
Character actress known for Legally Blonde and Coco, contributing to the film's supporting ensemble alongside the principal cast.
Supporting & Recurring Cast
| Actor | Character | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Hardy | Eddie Brock / Venom | Lead; journalist bonded to alien symbiote | Returns from Venom (2018) and Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021) |
| Chiwetel Ejiofor | Rex Strickland | Military antagonist with symbiote knowledge | New character |
| Juno Temple | Dr. Teddy Payne | Scientist with expertise in extraterrestrial biology | New character |
| Rhys Ifans | Martin Moon | Supporting antagonist / figure with symbiote history | New character |
| Stephen Graham | Patrick Mulligan | Law enforcement figure with symbiote connections | New character based on comics |
| Peggy Lu | Mrs. Chen | Eddie's neighbor; fan-favorite recurring character | Returns from previous Venom films |
| Clark Backo | Undisclosed | Supporting role | Supporting |
| Alanna Ubach | Undisclosed | Supporting role | Supporting |
Creators & Production
Kelly Marcel
Director and Screenwriter — the writer of both previous Venom films, making her feature directorial debut with The Last Dance
Tom Hardy
Star and Story Contributor — Hardy received a story credit, reflecting his sustained creative involvement in developing Eddie Brock across the trilogy
Amy Pascal
Producer — the Sony producer who has overseen Spider-Man-adjacent productions at the studio across multiple franchises
Matt Smith
Executive Producer — contributed to the film's development within the Sony Pictures Universe of Marvel Characters framework
Jaume Collet-Serra
No involvement — the director of Venom: Let There Be Carnage did not return; Marcel stepped up to direct
Tom Holkenborg (Junkie XL)
Composer — provided the score for the third installment, maintaining sonic consistency across the trilogy
About the Venom: The Last Dance Cast
Tom Hardy's performance as Eddie Brock across three Venom films represents one of the more idiosyncratic lead performances in the superhero genre. Hardy has consistently played the role as a genuinely odd character — neurotic, physically expressive, and defined by a relationship with an alien presence that he treats with the complexity of a genuine internal conflict rather than a simple power fantasy. His comedic timing in the bantering exchanges between Eddie and Venom has been a reliable source of audience enjoyment across the trilogy, and The Last Dance continues that dynamic while also providing the two characters with a more emotionally conclusive arc. Hardy also received a story credit on the film, an acknowledgment of his consistent creative contributions to the development of the franchise beyond pure performance.
The new additions to the Venom: The Last Dance cast are uniformly strong. Chiwetel Ejiofor, known from Doctor Strange, 12 Years a Slave, and Kinky Boots, brings gravitas and intelligence to a role that could easily have been a generic military antagonist. Juno Temple, whose work in Ted Lasso had by 2024 made her one of the most recognized and acclaimed television performers working, adds texture and warmth to the scientist role. Stephen Graham's casting as Patrick Mulligan is particularly noteworthy for comics fans, as the character has a specific trajectory in Marvel lore, and Graham's ability to convey conflicted moral complexity makes him well suited to the part. Peggy Lu's Mrs. Chen, while a supporting player, has become something of a cult figure across the three films — a perfectly calibrated comic presence that grounds Eddie's world in something recognizably human amid the spectacular chaos.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who stars in Venom: The Last Dance?
Venom: The Last Dance stars Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock and his alien symbiote Venom. New cast members include Chiwetel Ejiofor, Juno Temple, and Rhys Ifans, while Peggy Lu and Stephen Graham also appear in significant roles.
Who plays Eddie Brock in Venom: The Last Dance?
Tom Hardy plays Eddie Brock and voices Venom in all three Venom films, including The Last Dance. Hardy also received a story credit on the film, reflecting his deep involvement in developing the character across the trilogy.
When was Venom: The Last Dance released?
Venom: The Last Dance was released on October 25, 2024, by Sony Pictures and Columbia Pictures. It is the third and final installment in Sony's Venom trilogy.
Who directed Venom: The Last Dance?
Venom: The Last Dance was directed by Kelly Marcel, who had co-written the scripts for the previous two Venom films. The Last Dance marked her feature directorial debut.
Is Venom: The Last Dance the final Venom film?
Venom: The Last Dance is described as the conclusion of Tom Hardy's Venom trilogy. The subtitle and marketing positioned the film as a definitive ending to Eddie Brock's story in Sony's Spider-Man Universe.
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