Morbius was the third film in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe, following in the footsteps of Venom and Venom: Let There Be Carnage. Released in 2022, the movie was directed by Daniel Espinosa from a screenplay by Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless, and it tells the origin of Doctor Michael Morbius turning into the тιтular Living Vampire, a relatively well-known Spider-Man villain. Like most of the movies in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe, Morbius was poorly received upon release, and the movie positioned Morbius as an anti-hero rather than a full-blown villain.
Despite the lackluster reception to Morbius, it is still filled with incredible actors, who give their best throughout the movie. Led by Jared Leto as the тιтular character, Morbius tells the story of a dying doctor who turns himself into a vampire after attempting to cure his rare blood disease. Being slightly smaller scale than most superhero fare, Morbius’ cast is a bit smaller, with only a handful of characters having a significant role.
Jared Leto As Dr. Michael Morbius
Born December 26, 1971
Active Since: 1992
Actor: Jared Leto 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. He won an Oscar for his role in Dallas Buyers Club. Alongside being an actor, Leto is frontman for Thirty Seconds to Mars, a wildly successful alternative rock band.
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Notable Jared Leto Movies/TV Shows |
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Requiem for a Dream |
Harry Goldfarb |
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Dallas Buyers Club |
Rayon |
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Suicide Squad |
Joker |
Character: Jared Leto plays Michael Morbious in Morbius, 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. Though Morbius is a Spider-Man villain, the film portrayed him as more of an anti-hero, as he had to overcome his surrogate brother, Milo, by the end of the movie.
Matt Smith As Milo
Born October 28, 1982
Active Since: 2003
Actor: Matt Smith is best known for his role as the 11th Doctor in Doctor Who. Smith has also starred in The Crown, Last Night in Soho, His House, and Lost River. He plays Daemon Targaryen in HBO’s House of the Dragon, a prequel series to Game of Thrones, set about 100 years before that. His role as Prince Philip in The Crown earned him a Primetime Emmy nomination.
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Notable Matt Smith Movies/TV Shows |
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Doctor Who |
Eleventh Doctor |
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The Crown |
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh |
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House of the Dragon |
Daemon Targaryen |
Character: Milo is Michael Morbius’ surrogate brother, whose real name is Lucien. Milo has the same blood disease and ultimately gains superhuman abilities thanks to Morbius’ serum. Rather than trying to save people, however, Milo instead chooses a darker path, acting as the primary villain for Morbius.
Adria Arjona As Martine Bancroft
Born April 25, 1992
Active Since: 2012
Actor: Adria Arjona has quickly made a name for herself through a variety of roles, including Pacific Rim: Uprising, Emerald City, Life of the Party, True Detective, and Good Omens. She played Bix Caleen in Andor, who is the ex-girlfriend of Cᴀssian Andor, helping him with the rebellion. She starred in Richard Linklater’s Hit Man alongside Glen Powell.
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Good Omens |
Anathema Device |
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Andor |
Bix Caleen |
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Hit Man |
Madison Figueroa Masters |
Character: Adria Arjona plays Martine Bancroft, friend (and possible love interest) to Michael Morbius. She is a fellow scientist that helps Morbius try and figure out what happened to him after turning into a vampire. By the end of the film, Milo kills Martine, but she is bitten by Morbius, coming back as a vampire herself.
Morbius Supporting Cast & Characters
Tyrese Gibson as Simon Stroud: Simon is an FBI agent who is after Morbius. Tyrese Gibson is best known as Roman in the Fast and Furious franchise movies. He has also been in Baby Boy, Transformers, and Ride Along 2.
Al Madrigal as Alberto “Al” Rodriguez: Alberto Rodriguez is an FBI agent who aims to find Morbius throughout the film. Al is portrayed by Al Madrigal, who is best known for Night School, The Way Back, Snatched, I’m Dying Up Here, and the TV series About a Boy.
Jared Harris as Dr. Nicholas: Nicholas is Michael Morbius’ mentor and surrogate father. He ran the facility that helped both him and Milo in their youth. Nicholas is played by Jared Harris, who is known for his roles in Chernobyl, The Crown, Mad Men, Foundation, and a recurring role on The Expanse.
Joseph Esson as Milo: Joseph Esson plays the younger version of Matt Smith’s character, Milo. Morbius is Esson’s first role.
Charlie SH๏τwell as Michael – Charlie SH๏τwell portrays a young Michael Morbius. The actor has been in John and the Hole, The Nightingale, All the Money in the World, and Eli.
Michael Keaton as Adrian Toomes/Vulture: Adrian Toomes is a former businessman who became a criminal after his salvage business went under thanks to Stark Industries and the Department of Damage Control in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Michael Keaton reprises the role from Spider-Man: Homecoming. The actor is best known for his role as Batman in Batman and Batman Returns, Spotlight, Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance), The Trial of the Chicago 7, Toy Story 3, and Beetlejuice.
