Character Relationship Map: Venom

Characters

• Eddie Brock / Venom (played by Tom Hardy) — protagonist
• Anne Weying (played by Michelle Williams) — protagonist
• Carlton Drake / Riot (played by Riz Ahmed) — supporting

  CEO seeking symbiote merger for forced human evolution.

• Dr. Dan Lewis (played by Reid Scott) — supporting
• Cletus Kasady / Carnage (played by Woody Harrelson) — supporting

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Eddie Brock / Venom → Anne Weying (Romantic Fiancee)

  Anne is described as Eddie's fiancee before Eddie confronts Carlton Drake, after which she ends their relationship.

• Anne Weying → Dr. Dan Lewis (Romantic Boyfriend)

  Eddie reaches out to Anne and her new boyfriend, Dr. Dan Lewis, for help.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Eddie Brock / Venom → Cletus Kasady / Carnage (Narrative Future Adversaries)

  Eddie is invited to interview the incarcerated Cletus Kasady, who promises carnage when he escapes.

• Eddie Brock / Venom → Carlton Drake / Riot (Conflict Arch Enemy)

  Eddie and Venom fight Riot in a lengthy final battle, while Drake agrees to help Riot bring more symbiotes to Earth.

• Eddie Brock / Venom → Dr. Dan Lewis (Alliance Reluctant Ally)

  Eddie reaches out to Anne and Dan for help, and they explain that the symbiote is damaging Eddie's internal organs.

Story Analysis

An investigative journalist and an alien symbiote become reluctant partners and defend Earth from a destructive invasion plan.

Plot Progression

1. The Cost of Exposure
2. The Unwanted Host
3. Hunted by the Foundation
4. A Rival Symbiote Rises
5. Protecting the Planet