Jared Leto to play Spider-Man villain Morbius, the Living Vampire, in new spin-off film; actor confirms on Instagram
6 years, 6 months ago

Jared Leto to play Spider-Man villain Morbius, the Living Vampire, in new spin-off film; actor confirms on Instagram

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Jared Leto posted the cover of the 2012 Marvel NOW! series Morbius: The Living Vampire on Instagram to celebrate the confirmation of his role in the film. Oscar winner Jared Leto, is set to star in the Spider-Man spin-off Morbius based on the villain of the same name, reports Variety _._ Marvel villain Morbius first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #101 in 1971 as a scientist named Dr. Michael Morbius, who acquires vampire-like traits after a failed experiment on himself to cure a blood disease. According to the report, the project backed by Sony will be directed by Safe House director Daniel Espinosa_._ Daniel has previously directed Sony’s science fiction thriller Life starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Ryan Reynolds. It was also recently reported that he would star in and executive produce a Joker standalone film, a spin-off of the Suicide Squad franchise after he got pitiable screen time in the film.

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Jared Leto pretended to be disabled between takes on "Morbius"
2 years, 8 months ago

Jared Leto pretended to be disabled between takes on "Morbius"

Salon  

"Morbius" is out now in theaters, and the reviews for the film are less than stellar. Jared Leto pretended to be disabled on the set of "Morbius" During an interview with Uproxx, "Morbius" director Daniel Espinosa confirmed a rumor that Leto was so committed to inhabiting the lived experience of Dr. Michael Morbius that he used his crutches to get …

Morbius movie review: Jared Leto's 'Living Vampire' is a confused, muddled mess
2 years, 9 months ago

Morbius movie review: Jared Leto's 'Living Vampire' is a confused, muddled mess

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Language: English Somehow, they managed to make a vampire superhero film starring Jared Leto deathly boring. Dr Michael Morbius, ‘the living vampire’ has been slowly dying of a rare blood disease all his life — so naturally, the cure is for him to go hunting for vampire bats in South America, something which every reasonable doctor/patient does, of course. These …

Morbius review: Jared Leto superhero film is a work of shameless corporate desperation
2 years, 9 months ago

Morbius review: Jared Leto superhero film is a work of shameless corporate desperation

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Even the film’s given origin story could have neatly fit into …

Ahead of Morbius' release on 1 April, here's everything you need to know about Marvel anti-hero
2 years, 9 months ago

Ahead of Morbius' release on 1 April, here's everything you need to know about Marvel anti-hero

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Morbius is finally set to release this Friday, 1 April, after numerous delays. The third film set in the universe, the movie will feature the live-action debut of the comic book character Morbius. In the Marvel comics, Morbius was originally introduced as a villain for both Spider-Man and Blade, but he eventually evolved into a vigilante who seeks to satisfy …

Jared Leto ‘scared’ Morbius director with his ‘spooky’ method acting
2 years, 9 months ago

Jared Leto ‘scared’ Morbius director with his ‘spooky’ method acting

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Director Daniel Espinosa was left “scared” for …

‘All 3 Morbius fans are upset’: Marvel fans joke after Jared Leto’s vampire film is delayed again
3 years ago

‘All 3 Morbius fans are upset’: Marvel fans joke after Jared Leto’s vampire film is delayed again

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jared Leto’s Morbius film has been delayed yet again – but …

Sony pushes its superhero spin-off Morbius starring Jared Leto back SEVEN MONTHS
4 years ago

Sony pushes its superhero spin-off Morbius starring Jared Leto back SEVEN MONTHS

Daily Mail  

As movie studios and exhibitors head into the new year, uncertainly over the COVID-19 pandemic is causing even more release date shifts. Virus: With just nine days left until the Biden Administration is sworn into the White House, many hope the new administration will get the virus under control As of now, other March movies slated for wide release include …

Morbius: Marvel fans confused by surprise cameo of Spider-Man character in new trailer
5 years ago

Morbius: Marvel fans confused by surprise cameo of Spider-Man character in new trailer

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sony has released a trailer for new film Morbius, which includes …

Morbius teaser sees Jared Leto transform into vampire after a medical experiment goes wrong
5 years ago

Morbius teaser sees Jared Leto transform into vampire after a medical experiment goes wrong

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Sony Pictures Entertainment’s Morbius, based on the comic character of the same name, will introduce another of Spider-Man’s foes following Venom in 2018. The teaser of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s Morbius sees Jared Leto transforms into a pale vampiresque super villain. Morbius, based on the comic character of the same name, will introduce another of Spider-Man’s foes following Venom in 2018. …

Morbius: Mad Men actor Jared Harris joins Jared Leto in Spider-Man Universe spin-off
5 years, 10 months ago

Morbius: Mad Men actor Jared Harris joins Jared Leto in Spider-Man Universe spin-off

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Morbius is based on the character of Dr Morbius, a biochemist who acquires pseudo-vampiric superhuman abilities and physical traits after biochemical experiment, intended to cure his rare blood disorder, goes wrong. The Spider-Man Universe spin-off Morbius, starring Jared Leto, has added another Jared to its cast line-up. Jared Harris, best known for his roles in Netflix’s The Crown and Mad …

Matt Smith 'teams up with Jared Leto in Spiderman spin-off film Morbius'
5 years, 11 months ago

Matt Smith 'teams up with Jared Leto in Spiderman spin-off film Morbius'

Daily Mail  

He is a fantastic actor who has lent his talents to Netflix series The Crown to Doctor Who's Time Lord. Now Matt Smith could try his hand at playing a Marvel-licensed character amid reports he is in talks to join Jared Leto in Spiderman spin-off movie Morbius. Big reveal: Matt Smith 'will take on a Marvel character as he teams …

Sony lines up two Marvel/Spider-Man universe films for 2020 — possibly Morbius and Venom 2
6 years, 1 month ago

Sony lines up two Marvel/Spider-Man universe films for 2020 — possibly Morbius and Venom 2

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Sony-Marvel has announced release dates of two features, hailing from its Spider-Man universe. Los Angeles: Marvel has announced release dates of two features, hailing from its Spider-Man universe. According to Variety, one of the Spider-Man spin-offs will hit theatres on 10 July, 2020, while an untitled sequel coming out on 2 October, 2020. It is being speculated that the first …

Jared Leto set to star in Spider-Man spin off Morbius
6 years, 6 months ago

Jared Leto set to star in Spider-Man spin off Morbius

Daily Mail  

He played iconic character The Joker in the DC Comics film Suicide Squad. And now Jared Leto is set to portray another comic book character in Morbius, a Spider-Man spinoff movie being made by Sony with Safe House director Daniel Espinosa, according to Deadline. No stretch: Jared Leto is set to portray another comic book character in Morbius, a Spider-Man …

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