Matt Smith to Join Jared Leto in 'Morbius' Movie!

Matt Smith is close to signing on to join the cast of Morbius, a spin-off of the Spider-Man franchise.

Jared Leto is set to star in the film as the villainous character, “a scientist who tried to cure himself of a blood disease, with tragic results. He became afflicted with vampiric traits such as fangs and a thirst for blood — and wound up battling Spider-Man.”

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It’s not yet known who Matt will play in the film, but Variety reports that he will have a “major role.”