Another Marvel villain may soon get his own spinoff film in the Sony Universe of Marvel Characters. According to insider Daniel Richtman, Sony is developing a Scorpion project.
Created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko in 1964, Mac Gargan debuted in The Amazing Spider-Man #19. Originally a private investigator hired by J. Jonah Jameson to follow Peter Parker, Gargan was later the subject of an experimental procedure that granted him the powers of a scorpion. In addition to his powers he was also given an exo-suit that further enhanced his abilities.
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Gargan has already made his MCU debut in Spider-Man: Homecoming played by Michael Mando. Many have predicted his character will eventually serve as a member of the MCU’s Sinister Six and this news adds some weight to that theory. It seems Sony sees some future for the character so fans will have to stay tuned for further updates on this projects.
Scorpion joins an ever-growing slate of Sony Marvel films, including Venom, Morbius, Spider-Woman, and rumored projects including Man-Wolf, Solo, and Stunner.
Are you interested in a Scorpion film from Sony? Do you want Michael Mando to reprise his role as Mac Gargan? Let us know in the comments below!
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