LOS ANGELES, Sept 24 — Sony Pictures has released a new clip from upcoming Venom that stars Tom Hardy.

In the film, Hardy plays investigative journalist Eddie Brock who gets infected by the Venom symbiote turning him into the lethal protector. The film also stars Michelle Williams, Jenny Slate, Riz Ahmed and Woody Harrelson. 

The synopsis of the film reads: “One of Marvel’s most enigmatic, complex and badass characters comes to the big screen, starring Academy Award nominated actor Hardy as the lethal protector Venom.”

Venom is set for release on October 5. Watch the clip below: