Flickering Myth

Geek Culture | Movies, TV, Comic Books & Video Games

Jared Leto says Morbius is “not your grandfather’s superhero”

by

After taking on the role of the Clown Prince of Crime in Suicide Squad, Jared Leto is making the jump from the DC Extended Universe to Sony’s Universe of Marvel Characters this year, with the Oscar-winner portraying Marvel’s Living Vampire in the upcoming Morbius movie. And, following the release of the first trailer this past […]

The Flickering Myth Reaction to the first Morbius trailer

by

The Flickering Myth writing team share their thoughts on the first Morbius trailer… Yesterday, Sony Pictures gave us our first look at Morbius, the second instalment in the studio’s shared ‘Universe of Marvel Characters’ after last year’s Venom, which sees Jared Leto taking on the role of Dr. Michael Morbius, a scientist who finds himself […]

First trailer for Spider-Man spinoff Morbius starring Jared Leto

by

Sony Pictures has debuted the first trailer for the upcoming Marvel Comics adaptation Morbius. Directed by Daniel Espinosa, the film stars Jared Leto as anti-hero Michael Morbius, a doctor who finds himself with pseudo-vampiric abilities after trying to cure his rare blood disorder. Joining Leto in the cast are Matt Smith, Adria Arjona, Jared Harris, […]

Leaked Morbius image offers first look at Jared Leto’s Living Vampire

by

With a trailer expected to drop this Monday, an alleged image has leaked online from Sony Pictures’ upcoming Marvel comic book adaptation Morbius which reportedly offers a first look at Jared Leto as the Living Vampire; check it out via Twitter, and let us know what you make of the design in the comments below… […]

First trailer for Jared Leto-headlined Morbius rated and expected soon

by

Having launched its ‘Universe of Marvel Characters’ back in 2018 with Venom, Sony Pictures is expanding the Spider-Man spinoff franchise this year with a live-action adaptation of Morbius, the Living Vampire, and it seems we’ll soon get our first look at the film. As reported by Comic Book, Alberta Film Ratings has granted a PG […]

Margot Robbie confirms that Jared Leto’s Joker won’t be appearing in Birds of Prey

by

Margot Robbie, who is known for playing Harley Quinn, has confirmed Jared Leto’s Joker won’t be included in the upcoming Birds of Prey (And The Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn), “not even as a cameo,” during a recent interview with Variety. During Suicide Squad, Robbie says she “fell in love with” Harley Quinn, though […]

David Ayer shares new Suicide Squad wardrobe test photo featuring the Joker and Harley Quinn

by

David Ayer has shared another make-up and wardrobe test photo from his 2016 DC supervillain team-up movie Suicide Squad, once again featuring Jared Leto’s Joker alongside Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn; take a look here… SEE ALSO: Jared Leto’s “days as the Joker are likely over” https://www.instagram.com/p/B5N3Ocngbn9/   It feels good to be bad…Assemble a team of […]

Is it wrong to root for The Joker?

by

Anghus Houvouras on The Joker… It’s almost impossible to escape the zeitgeist currently surrounding Todd Phillips’ highly-praised, highly-controversial take on The Joker. After near unanimous praise from the Venice Film Festival, the movie has become a target for the polarizing extremes of social media. Questions have been raised about the social responsibility of the time […]

The Joker featured in latest Birds of Prey set photos as Jared Leto teases possible return

by

While it had been reported that the Clown Prince of Crime would be sitting out Warner Bros. and DC Films’ Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn), it looks like the film is going to feature a brief cameo from The Joker at the very least, as the latest set photos […]

Rumoured details on Morbius, the Living Vampire villain and female lead

by

Last month, Sony found its Morbius, the Living Vampire for the studio’s planned Spider-Man spinoff film with the casting of Suicide Squad star Jared Leto, and now we’ve got some rumours regarding the villain and the female lead. According to That Hashtag Show, Sony and director Daniel Espinosa (Life) are looking to cast a villain who […]