Morbius Cast & Marvel Character Guide
Morbius cast and character guide. After several delays, Morbius finally released in theaters. Morbius is the third film in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe, following in the footsteps of Venom and Venom: Let There Be Carnage. Directed by Daniel Espinosa from a screenplay by Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless, Morbius tackles the origin story of Marvel’s “living vampire.”
Morbius’ self-titled debut has been a long time coming. The character was initially set to appear in 1998’s Blade, but his scene was cut from the film. Morbius wouldn’t enter the film conversation for another several years. In 2017, Morbius was officially announced and went through a long directorial process before settling on Espinosa — Antoine Fuqua was once attached to direct, but he passed on the project.
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Morbius is focused on the beginnings of Dr. Michael Morbius’ life, before he would turn into the living vampire he becomes known for. The film’s cast is filled with familiar faces, some of whom have been in other superhero properties. With this full cast and character guide, get to know the characters, which actors play them, and in what other projects they have been in previously.
Michael Morbius is a scientist who has a rare blood disease. When he tries to cure himself, he winds up obtaining superhuman abilities and he’s likened to a vampire because of his thirst for blood. Morbius is portrayed by Jared Leto, who is best known for his roles in David Ayer’s Suicide Squad, where he played the Joker, Requiem for a Dream, Dallas Buyers Club, House of Gucci, American Psycho, and Girl, Interrupted.
Milo is Michael Morbius’ surrogate brother, whose real name is Lucien. Milo has the same blood disease and
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