Sony’s Universe of Marvel Characters launched last year with the release of Venom, which grossed $855 million at the worldwide box office. Now, Sony’s cinematic universe is set continue with Morbius, a film centered on the iconic Marvel Comics anti-hero.
With production on Morbius currently underway in Manchester, England, Jared Leto has been spotted on the set of the highly-anticipated Spider-Man spin-off. In a newly-surfaced set photo, Leto can be seen sporting an outfit which appears to be inspired from a 2013 comic book run featuring the titular character.
The film will be based on the Marvel comic Morbius the Living Vampire featuring the popular anti-hero who first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #101. In the comics, the famed scientist Dr. Michael Morbius attempted to cure himself of a rare blood disease and consequently developed a form of vampirism instead.
Directed Daniel Espinosa from a script written by Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless, Morbius stars Jared Leto as the lead anti-hero. Avi Arad and Matt Tolmach are producing the project with Lucas Foster. Palak Patel will oversee for Sony.
In addition to Jared Leto, Morbius also stars Adria Arjona as Martine Bancroft, Matt Smith as Loxias Crow and Tyrese Gibson as an FBI agent hunting Morbius. Jared Harris is also on board as the titular character’s mentor.
Morbius opens in theaters on July 31, 2020. Stay tuned to Heroic Hollywood for more updates on the project and the rest of Sony’s Spider-Man spin-offs.
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The film will also be set in Central City.