Aaron Taylor-Johnson Addresses 'Kraven the Hunter,' Getting In Shape & Alludes to Superhero Fatigue
justjared.comAaron Taylor-Johnson opened up about his new superhero project Kraven the Hunter. The 33-year-old star will play the titular antihero in the new Sony project, which premieres in late 2024.
During a recent interview, Aaron reflected on everything from getting in shape for the role, a process that involved putting on a lot of muscle, to what convinced him to accept the part.
He even seemingly alluded to the phenomenon that’s come to be known as superhero fatigue, which has been blamed for poor showings by movies such as Madame Web. Keep reading to find out more… Speaking to Rolling Stone UK, Aaron explained that he was drawn to the character or he would not have taken the role. “I think there was something unique about this character, and something grounded.
We’ve all had enough of seeing certain studio films, a certain kind of pop culture… where they’re churning out stuff that dilutes wanting to go to the cinema,” he said. “I wouldn’t have signed onto it if I felt there wasn’t something to really bring to life with this character.” Of course, accepting the role came with specific challenges: “Taking on a Sony / Marvel movie is a different challenge altogether.
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