The cast of Kraven the Hunter is made up of proven Marvel stars and fresh talents who will help to continue the development of the Sony Spider-Man Universe. Following Venom and Morbius, Kraven the Hunter will feature the third Spider-Man villain from Marvel Comics to receive a solo film in Sony's growing franchise. While Peter Parker, a.k.a. Spider-Man, is curiously absent from the Sony Spider-Man Universe, Tom Hardy's Eddie Brock, Jared Leto's Michael Morbius, and Michael Keaton's Adrian Toomes, a.k.a. the Vulture, have claimed their space in the franchise, with Kraven the Hunter ing them

Since debuting in Marvel Comics' The Amazing Spider-Man #15 back in 1964, Kraven the Hunter has become an important part of Spider-Man's lore, becoming obsessed with hunting down the web-slinger to proclaim himself as the world's greatest hunter. Kraven has been at the center of some of Marvel Comics' most iconic storylines. Although Kraven made his cinematic debut as a cameo in 2023's animated adventure Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Kraven the Hunter will mark his first live-action appearance on the big screen, and he and his ing cast will surely make an impact on the Sony Spider-Man Universe.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Sergei Kravinoff, A.K.A. Kraven The Hunter

Date of Birth: June 13, 1990

• Active Since: 1996

Actor: Kraven the Hunter isn't Taylor-Johnson's first foray into the world of superhero adaptations, as he previously debuted as Pietro Maximoff, a.k.a. Quicksilver, in the MCU's Avengers: Age of Ultron, though he met his demise in the same film. Before Age of Ultron, Taylor-Johnson starred as Dave Lizewski in Kick-Ass and its sequel and is also known for roles in Nowhere Boy, Anna Karenina, Godzilla, Nocturnal Animals, and Bullet Train.

Character: Aaron Taylor-Johnson stars in Kraven the Hunter as the titular Spider-Man villain. Kraven the Hunter is one of Spider-Man's most famous villains, making his debut in 1964, just two years after Spider-Man's first appearance. Kraven is a founding member of the original Sinister Six, which also includes Doctor Octopus, Electro, Vulture, Sandman, and Mysterio. Kraven the Hunter explores Sergei Kravinoff's backstory, his early life prior to becoming Kraven the Hunter, and uncovering how he got his powers, which have been changed slightly from the pages of Marvel Comics.

Russell Crowe as Nikolai Kravinoff, Kraven's Father

Date of Birth: April 7, 1964

• Active Since: 1972

Actor: Crowe is a brilliant addition to Kraven the Hunter's cast, best known for his Academy Award-winning performance as General Maximus Decimus Meridius in Gladiator, as well as having starring roles in A Beautiful Mind, Cinderella Man, and Les Misérables. Like Taylor-Johnson, Crowe has also previously played in the superhero sandbox, portraying Jor-El in 2013's Man of Steel, and Zeus in 2022's Thor: Love & Thunder.

Character: Russell Crowe s the Kraven the Hunter cast as Nikolai Kravinoff, Kraven's father. Kraven the Hunter depicts Kravinoff training his young son to be a great hunter but also being very hard on him. His other son, Dmitri Smerdyakov, is also featured in Kraven the Hunter, depicting the relationship he has with his two sons, particularly how he raised them to not be weak.

Ariana DeBose as Calypso

Date of Birth: January 25, 1991

• Active Since: 2009

Actor: Ariana DeBose has been active since 2009, appearing in movies, television, and theater since she began her career. DeBose is perhaps best known for starring in 2021's West Side Story, which earned her an Oscar win, as well as appearing in Hamilton, Westworld, and The Prom. She was Asha, the main character in Disney's animated film, Wish.

Character: Ariana DeBose was cast as the priestess and Kraven's love interest in the film. In Marvel Comics, Calypso Elizi has a penchant for manipulating Spider-Man's villains, including Kraven and the Lizard, to battle the web-slinger and other heroes like Daredevil. Her dark magic can be used for mind control and resurrection, and she can create zombies, making her a terrifying addition to Kraven the Hunter's roster.

Fred Hechinger as Dmitri Smerdyakov, A.K.A. Chameleon

Date of Birth: December 2, 1999

• Active Since: 2018

Actor: After making his acting debut in 2018's Eighth Grade, Fred Hechinger has been rising to prominence in projects such as News of the World, the Fear Street franchise, The Woman in the Window, and appearing as Quinn Mossbacher in The White Lotus. These roles have blended a combination of tones that should make adapting to the superhero genre par for the course, especially given the potential of Dmitri Smerdyakov as a character.

Character: Dmitri Smerdyakov, a.k.a. Chameleon, was Spider-Man's first-ever antagonist in Marvel Comics, debuting in 1963's The Amazing Spider-Man #1, and is also the half-brother of Kraven the Hunter. Chameleon is a master of disguise, with his skills allowing him to impersonate a number of other characters, and is also the root cause of Kraven's obsession with Spider-Man, leading to a life-long rivalry between the brothers and Peter Parker. Like his brother, Kraven the Hunter depicts how Smerdyakov becomes Chameleon over the course of the film.

Christopher Abbott as The Foreigner

Date of Birth: February 10, 1986

• Active Since: 2008

Actor: Abbott's acting debut came in 2011's Martha Marcy May Marlene, which led to appearances in A Most Violent Year, James White, It Comes at Night, and the series Catch-22. One of Christopher Abbot's biggest roles was in the HBO series, Girls, as he was featured in 13 episodes over the course of the show. He stars in the newest Universal monster film, Wolf Man.

Character: Christopher Abbott plays Kraven the Hunter's primary antagonist, the Foreigner. After debuting in Marvel Comics' 1986 story, The Spectacular Spider-Man #116, the Foreigner crossed paths with the likes of Spider-Man, Chameleon, Silver Sable, and Black Cat. He teams up with Rhino in Kraven the Hunter to take down Kraven.

Alessandro Nivola as Aleksei Sytsevich, A.K.A. The Rhino

Date of Birth: June 28, 1972

• Active Since: 1993

Actor: Alessandro Nivola's acting credits date back to 1997's Face/Off, and since then, he's had roles in many projects, including Jurassic Park III, American Hustle, The Neon Demon, and The Many Saints of Newark. This extensive career is no doubt set to benefit Kraven The Hunter, and bolster the believability of Rhino's often larger-than-life story through Nivola's casting.

Character: Alessandro Nivola plays Aleksei Sytsevich, the Rhino, in Kraven the Hunter. The Rhino is one of Spider-Man's most recognizable villains, as he started out as a Russian thug who underwent an experimental procedure, granting him synthetic rhino-like skin and superhuman strength. In Kraven the Hunter, Rhino was rejected by Nikolai for a mutual alliance, pushing him to continue to rise in power, eventually coming across Kraven.

Kraven the Hunter ing Cast And Characters

Levi Miller as young Sergei Kravinoff: Miller will portray a young Kraven prior to Aaron Taylor-Johnson taking over the reins as the character. He is best known for portraying Peter Pan in Pan, Calvin O'Keefe in A Wrinkle in Time, and Carter Grant in The CW's Supergirl series.

Yuri Kolokolnikov as Seymon Chorney: Kolokolnikov plays Seymon Chorney during the events of the film, the head of the Kirov group, who Kraven hunts down and kills. Kolokolnikov has played roles in Tenet, 6 Underground, and The Hitman's Bodyguard.

Billy Barratt as Young Dimitri: Like Miller's portrayal of a young Kraven, Billy Barratt plays the younger version of his half brother, Dimitri Smerdyakov, who eventually becomes the Chameleon. Billy Barratt has also had roles in Mary Poppins Returns, Responsible Child, and Blinded by the Light.

Diaana Babnicova as Young Calypso: Babnicova plays the younger version of Calypso alongside Barratt and Miller. Babnicova has been in a variety of TV and movies, including, Don't Breathe 2, The Famous Five, and Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trout.