Tom Hardy stars as Eddie Brock / Venom, with Michelle Williams as Anne Weying and Riz Ahmed as Carlton Drake / Riot.
Main cast
- Eddie Brock / VenomTom HardyMain
- Anne WeyingMichelle WilliamsMain
- Carlton Drake / RiotRiz AhmedMain
Supporting cast
- Dr. Dora SkirthJenny SlateSupp
- Roland TreeceScott HazeSupp
- JackReid ScottSupp
- MariaMichelle LeeSupp
- Dr. Dan LewisReid ScottSupp
Guest & voice
- Mrs. ChenPeggy LuGuest
- Venom (voice)Tom HardyVoice
- Riot (voice)Riz AhmedVoice
- RosieElla PurnellGuest
- Security Chief MulliganMelora WaltersGuest
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About this cast
Venom (2018) is a superhero horror film starring Tom Hardy as investigative journalist Eddie Brock, who becomes the host for an alien symbiote that transforms him into the titular anti-hero Venom. Michelle Williams plays his ex-fiancée Anne Weying, and Riz Ahmed portrays the villainous Carlton Drake, who bonds with another symbiote called Riot.
FAQs
Who plays Eddie Brock in Venom 2018?
Eddie Brock is played by British actor Tom Hardy, who also voices the Venom symbiote.
Who is the main villain in Venom 2018?
The main antagonist is Carlton Drake, played by Riz Ahmed, who bonds with the symbiote Riot.
Does Michelle Williams appear in Venom 2018?
Yes, Michelle Williams plays Anne Weying, Eddie’s ex-fiancée and a lawyer.
Is Venom 2018 part of the MCU?
No, it is produced by Columbia Pictures and set in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe (SSU), separate from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026