Morbius (film)

## Sony's Spider-Man Universe

*"Please you don't want to do this."
"I know, but I don't have a choice"*
―Martine Bancroft and Michael Morbius
***Morbius*** is a 2022 superhero horror film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. It is the sixth installment in the Sony's Spider-Man Universe, and the sixth and final installment of Phase One. The film was released on June 30 internationally and on April 1, 2022 in the United States.

The film is directed by Sam Raimi and stars Jared Leto as Michael Morbius, Matt Smith as Milo/Loxias Crown/Hunger, Adria Arjona as Martine Bancroft, Jared Harris as Emil Nicholas, Al Madrigal as Alberto Rodriguez, and Tyrese Gibson as Simon Stroud.

## Synopsis

*Morbius* tells the story of Michael Morbius, a scientist who, in trying to find a cure for a rare blood disease, accidentally transforms himself into a living vampire who, though disgusted by his own bloodlust, chooses to accept his fate and prey upon criminals he deems unworthy of life. However little by little his vampire side began to take over him to the point he slowly began to transform in the person he swore to destroy, a villain.

## Cast

* Jared Leto as Dr. Michael Morbius/Morbius
	+ Charlie Shotwell as Young Michael Morbius
* Matt Smith as Loxian Crown/Milo/Hunger
	+ Joseph Esson as Young Milo
* Adria Arjona as Dr. Martine Bancroft
* Jared Harris as Dr. Emil Nicholas
* Al Madrigal as Agent Alberto Rodriguez
* Tyrese Gibson as Agent Simon Stroud
* Corey Johnson as Mr. Fox
* Michael Keaton as Adrian Toomes/Vulture (mid & post-credits scenes)
* Zaris-Angel Hator as Anna
* Joanna Burnett as Kristen Sutton
* Archie Renaux as Bobby
* Abraham Popoola as Ryan
* Chris Ryman as Officer Dyson

## Appearances

### Locations

* New York City, New York
	+ Horizon Labs
	+ Silver Sable Beauty Salon
	+ Manhattan Detention Complex
* Greece
* Costa Rica
* Chameleon Theatre (mentioned)

### Events

* Chase of Michael Morbius
	+ Massacare of LCV Murnau
	+ Murder of Kristen Sutton
	+ Attack on Michael Morbius
	+ Escape from Manhattan Detention Complex
	+ Assassination of Emil Nicholas
	+ Assassination of Martine Bancroft
	+ Duel of New York City

### Items

* Artificial Blood
* Vulture's Exo-Suit (post-credits scene)
* Basilisk Menswear
* Simon Stroud's High-Tech Arm
* Spider-Man Suit (graffiti)

### Sentient Species

* Humans
* Living Vampires
* Symbiotes (mentioned)

### Creatures

* Template:WPS
* Spiders
* Vampire Bats
* Cats

### Organizations

* FBI
* Kraven Pastries
* *The Daily Bugle*
* Brooklyn Express (newspaper)
* New York City Police Department
* Oscorp
* Sinister Six

### Mentioned

* Spider-Man (graffiti)
* Venom
* Rhino
* Black Cat
* Chameleon

## Production

After appearing in a deleted scene from *Template:WPS*, Morbius was intended to have a larger role in the sequel. However, this never happened due to *Blade* director Template:WPS (who portrayed the character in the deleted scene) departing from the film.

In May 2000, Template:WPS signed a deal with Marvel Studios to deliver Marvel Movies based on various Marvel Comics characters, including Morbius.

In 5 July 2017, Template:WPS expressed interest in using Template:WPS, Chameleon and Morbius in Template:WPS Template:WPS, but this never went to plan. Template:WPS was the only character to appear in the film.

In November 2017, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that a Morbius film adaptation was finally confirmed to be in the works, this time at Sony, with Burk Sharpless and Matt Sazama penning the script. It was confirmed to be set in the same continuity as *Venom*.

In April 2018, Sony was reportedly looking for Template:WPS to direct the film, and Fuqua was interested in directing. He said it was something close to what he would get excited about.

In June 2018, Variety reported that Jared Leto was cast in the title role and that Daniel Espinosa was directing. it was also confirmed that Matt Tolmach, Avi Arad and Lucas Foster were involved.

In September 2018, Avi Arad discussed about the excitement for producing this film, saying that a "healer that becomes a killer, and how do you deal with [that?]". Around then, Matt Tolmach confirmed they had planned to begin filming very soon. He also added that Leto would bring the same intensity to the character that he did with his portrayal of Joker in the DCEU.

In October 2018, Sony planned to film in Atlanta, but still hadn't set a release date.

By December 2018, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that Adria Arjona was in negotiations to star as the female lead Martine Bancroft.

In January 2019, Variety reported Matt Smith would have a role in the film, after previously declining other roles in superhero movies.

In March 2019, Leto confirmed that production had started. It was confirmed that it had began under the working title *Plasma*. In that month, Jared Harris and Tyrese Gibson joined the cast as Morbius' Mentor and Simon Stroud, while Smith's role was initially reported to be the villain Loxias Crown.

Around that time, Gibson confirmed his role and revealed he had signed on to do a 3 picture deal.

Furthermore, Filming was taking place in Manchester and New York.

In May 2019, it was confirmed that Al Madrigal would be playing Simon Stroud's partner, Alberto Rodriguez.. During June of that year, Matt Smith revealed that he was encouraged by Karen Gillan to portray the villain

In June 2019 Amy Pascal confirmed filming had wrapped for the movie.. By October of that year Jon Ekstrand was confirmed to be composing the film.

On January 13, 2020, the official teaser for *Morbius* had been released, and confirmed several things, such as: Michael Keaton being in the film and that Charlie Shotwell and Joseph Esson would portray a young Michael and Milo Morbius respectively.