Fans are curious to know who plays Rhino in Kraven the Hunter. The two trailers for Kraven the Hunter positioned Rhino as a central antagonist for Aaron Taylor-Johnson‘s titular hero and teased his formidability as an opponent. The first trailer only teased the character’s appearance, but the newly released second trailer gave fans a quick and brief look at him and teased his immense power.
Curious about which cast member of Kraven the Hunter plays Rhino? Interested in learning about the character’s powers and origins in the upcoming film? Here are your answers.
Which actor plays Rhino in Kraven the Hunter movie?
Rhino aka Aleksei Sytsevich is played by actor Alessandro Nivola.
Alessandro Antine Nivola has appeared in many notable movies over the years like Jurassic Park III, American Hustle, The Many Saints of Newark, The Neon Demon, You Were Never Really Here, and many more.
Nivola is also the recipient of several awards, including the British Independent Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for Disobedience, and the Tribeca Film Festival Jury Award for Best Actor in a U.S. Narrative Feature for his performance in One Percent More Humid.
What are Rhino’s origins and powers in Sony’s Kraven movie?
In Sony’s Kraven movie, much of Rhino’s origins and backstory are unknown. His origins will likely be revealed in detail once the film comes out. However, based on what is shown in the trailers, he appears to be a highly influential gangster and thug who injects himself with a serum presumably containing rhinoceros DNA to transform himself into a gigantic rhinoceros-like creature. Moreover, the trailer also implies that he has transformed into a rhino before. The prior transformation is evident from his ominous line, “Do you know why they call me the Rhino?”
As for his powers, Rhino possesses immense superhuman strength and durability. This is poised to make him a pretty formidable opponent to the highly-skilled and highly-trained Kraven. In the comics, Rhino aka Aleksei Sytsevich was a Russian thug. Aleksei underwent a big science experiment that resulted in him getting encased in an artificial rhinoceros skin. He eventually rebelled against the scientists who were involved in the process and continued his criminal career, battling foes like Spider-Man and Hulk.
