One of the most anticipated games of the last few years has been Marvel's Spider-Man 2, the follow up to Insomniac Games' award winning foray into the world of comic book video games. Speculation on the sequel has run rampant since the credits rolled on the first game, and now that Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has finally been revealed, fans are starting to get answers to some of their burning questions. It may have been a brief reveal, but it was more than enough to build up hype that should last for a long time.

Perhaps the biggest point of speculation among fans before the reveal was how Venom would be included after Marvel's Spider-Man heavily implied that the iconic character would appear in a sequel. The trailer for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 finally gave fans a taste of what Venom will look like in the game, and there was also the added bonus of knowing how he'll sound. Venom's growling voice is as intimidating as it's ever been in any game, and that's due to the talented Tony Todd serving as Venom's voice actor. It's a big name for a big game, and it should prove to be the perfect casting for one of the most anticipated parts of Spider-Man 2.

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Tony Todd's Resume Before Spider-Man 2

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Tony Todd's name may be new to some gamers, but the actor has more than proved himself over the years as a huge talent in the film industry. One of his most notable roles is in the Candyman horror films where he plays the titular character, and he's become an icon in the horror genre with his appearances in the Final Destination series and Night of the Living Dead. Todd also has experience in the world of comic books, as he lent his voice talents to The Flash television show where he played the character Zoom. He's a staple in all parts of Hollywood, and Spider-Man 2 looks like it might be one of his most exciting yet.

The Importance Of Getting Venom Right In Spider-Man 2

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With all of the anticipation around Marvel's Spider-Man 2, that also means that there is bound to be a lot of pressure put on the game to perform well. Not only is it following up one of the most successful superhero games of the last decade, but introducing Venom is going to be a big move that could either go really well or really wrong. Venom is one of Spider-Man's most beloved villains, and one of the most recognizable characters in comics, so nailing every aspect of his character is going to be crucial for Insomniac. Luckily, putting Tony Todd in charge of the character's vocal performance should help out in a big way.

Many fans have already reacted positively to how Venom looks in Spider-Man 2, but how he sounds is going to be just as important. The general expectation for Venom is that he sounds like a monster, with a deep growling voice that reflects his sinister eyes and razor sharp teeth. The casting of Tony Todd is perfect because the man has been playing monsters for most of his career, whether it's the Candyman or The Flash's Zoom. He understands what makes an intimidating antagonist, be it physically or vocally, and that experience should translate perfectly to one of Spider-Man's most intimidating villains.

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 won't be out in the wild for a very long time, but Insomniac has already proved that it's going all out for one of its most talked about sequels. The Venom reveal alone could have been enough to carry hype far into the future, but knowing how much star power is behind the character only adds to the enormity of what's in store. Tony Todd will likely be in great company with the already impressive voice cast of the first Spider-Man game, and fans will get to find out what he brings to Insomniac's version of Venom when the game releases in a couple of years.

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is scheduled to release in 2023 on the PS5.

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