Jared Leto Teases Where Morbius Fits In The MCU Multiverse In Featurette
Sony Pictures has released a new Morbius featurette just days before the film’s official premiere. The minute-long video features Jared Leto talking about his character Dr. Michael Morbius, and how he is a “stand out persona in Marvel lore.” But, does he fit into the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Leto has an answer, which will leave fans speculating and possibly even formulating several theories.
As part of the special Morbius featurette released by Sony Pictures, Leto talks about the mystery surrounding the protagonist, and the new world that he has to discover. He briefly touches upon the subject of the Multiverse, and how Morbius is now a part of a “much larger universe.” While it may seem like a passing comment, fans are likely to hold on to his every word because it could be a big hint for the future of the character in the MCU.
Morbius Might Have A Hard Time Living Up To Venom
As part of Phase 4 of the MCU, the Multiverse has already been established. Multiple references have been made to it in both films and television series, including Loki, What If…?, and most recently Spider-Man: No Way Home. Seeing Leto talking about how “the Multiverse has officially opened” isn’t just a mere coincidence, and what’s fascinating to note is his observation on how there are “possibilities for villains to meet up.”
To add to the hints of Morbius' involvement in the MCU, Tyrese Gibson's Simon Stroud is seen being informed by a fellow officer about “that thing in San Francisco.” The obvious connection here would be Venom. Both Morbius and Venom have at some point gone up against Spider-Man in the Marvel Comics. With Tom Hardy;s Eddie Brock appearing in the mid-credits scene in Spider-Man: No Way Home, the character has been officially
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