Scott Haze in talks to join Tom Hardy in 'Venom'

Actor

Scott Haze

has been roped in to star in 'Venom', which features Tom Hardy in the title role.


The actor is joining Riz Ahmed, Michelle Williams and Jenny Slate in the film to be directed by Ruben Fleischer. Character details for Haze are being kept under wraps. The film is being produced by Avi Arad, Matt Tolmach and Amy Pascal.

'Fifty Shades of Grey' scribe Kelly Marcel is also on board to co-write the project with

Scott Rosenberg

and Jeff Pinkner. 'Venom' opens in theatres on October 5 next year.