Venom 6 Reasons Woody Harrelson Is The Perfect Carnage

Venom: 6 Reasons Woody Harrelson Is The Perfect Carnage

Opposite of Tom Hardy’s morally conflicted Eddie Brock, Harrelson plays an apt evil killer who, at times, makes audiences root for him as well.

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Woody Harrelson has been a cherished actor for decades. The actor started off in the ’80s sitcom Cheers and continuously graced his iconic grin in movies such as The People vs. Larry Flynt and Zombieland. There’s a devilish charm to Harrelson that exudes in almost every role he plays, whether it’s a basketball hustler in White Men Can’t Jump or a one-handed bowler in Kingpin.

This could be why director Andy Serkis chose Harrelson to play the serial killer Cletus Kasady/Carnage in Venom: Let There Be Carnage. Opposite of Tom Hardy’s morally conflicted Eddie Brock, Harrelson plays an apt evil killer who, at various times, makes audiences root for him as well.

6 Harrelson Has A Natural Southern Charm

Born and raised in Texas, Woody Harrelson has a certain charisma that he brings to every role. Some may even label it a ‘Southern charm.’ This charm helped him get his big break in the sitcom Cheers, playing the hapless yet lovable Woody Boyd, a bartender who’s known for having jokes fly over his head.

Filling the void of the previous bartender Coach, Harrelson’s at-ease aura made him a fan favorite of the show, with his tenure lasting from 1985 to 1993. The charisma that seems to permeate Harrelson’s DNA could lead viewers to be attracted to an awful character like Cletus Kasady.

5 Harrelson Is A Versatile, Award-Winning Actor

One unique aspect about Harrelson’s career is that he didn’t fall into the trap that many sitcoms stars fall into once they’ve left their respective shows. In fact, Harrelson has been a respected actor that has appeared in many different genres that include comedy, sci-fi, drama, and action.

He’s done everything from playing a zombie killer to playing President Lyndon B. Johnson. Harrelson’s acting chops have been recognized as he’s been nominated for three Academy Awards as well as garnering Golden Globe awards. He earned an Emmy for the above-mentioned Cheers. With an impressive resume like this, fans can rest easy that the role of Carnage is in good hands.

4 Harrelson Has An Authentically Wicked Grin

The first pictures of Woody Harrelson as Cletus Kasady were delightfully chilling. The smile on his face was warm yet menacing. This is a signature attribute to Harrelson, who can pull off that grin.

This grin has been seen in various roles, such as Kingpin and Zombieland, the latter being one of Harrelson’s most memorable roles. The sinful smirk Harrelson brought to the role of Cletus made him a solid choice on the merits of aesthetics alone.

3 Harrelson Is Known For Playing Characters With A Mischievous Streak

Harrelson has a legitimately mischievous smile and he has a mischievous energy in general. If you take a quick look at his filmography, Harrelson’s characters always have a rebellious streak to them. In recent memory, Harrelson played a disenfranchised, drunken mentor in the dystopian movie The Hunger Games and an intergalactic thief in Solo: A Star Wars Story.

Harrelson’s classic role in White Men Can’t Jump sees him and Wesley Snipes as wayward street hustlers in Los Angeles. But perhaps his most acclaimed role as a troublemaker would be his portrayal as Larry Flynt in The People vs. Larry Flynt, which earned Harrelson an Academy Award nomination. Whether he’s the hero or the villain, Harrelson conveys a gleefully disobedient streak, which makes him perfect for the role of Eddie Brock’s rival.

2 Harrelson’s Played A Killer Before In The Controversial Film Natural Born Killers

Oliver Stone’s intensely violent film had been listed by Entertainment Weekly as one of the most controversial films of all time. Besides the fact that Quentin Tarantino sold the script and hated the finished product, the film was subjected to different lawsuits claiming it was involved in copycat incidents.

Harrelson played Mickey Knox, who in part with Juliette Lewis’ character, Mallory, embarked on a vicious murder spree. This is arguably Harrelson’s most villainous role and showed he can play an unrepentant murderer like Cletus Kasady. Hopefully Venom: Let There be Carnage doesn’t provoke the same response as this early ’90s crime thriller.

1 Harrelson Had Dealt With Some Darker Aspects In His Personal Life That Could Relate With Cletus Kasady

Harrelson’s life off-screen has taken some dark twists and turns. He had recently been attacked in public and has had his previous run-ins with the law. But a key part of Harrelson’s life that relates to Cletus Kasady is his childhood. Harrelson has disclosed in previous interviews that his father was convicted for murdering a judge. Even before the murder, Harrelson’s father was largely absent and his family struggled with poverty.

The character of Cletus Kasady had an abusive childhood which propelled him into turning into a serial killer. The real-life hardships Harrelson experienced could allow him to construct a valid connection with the character. Harrelson also mentioned that he visited his father in prison, who was the most “articulate, well-read, and charming” person he had ever known. This insight lends itself to Harrelson’s acting, as he has the ability to humanize any character.

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