Jared Leto's transformation scene from marvel superhero film Morbius released; film to debut on Jan 28 - watch

New York: Sony has finally released the transformation scene from director Danile Espinosa's upcoming film Morbius. The upcoming Marvel anti-hero film that stars Jared Leto in the titular role of Michael Morbius is in fact a part of the larger Sony's Spider-Man Universe (SSU) which is trying to recreate the expansive world created by MCU.

Earlier on Sunday, film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to Twitter to share the new poster of the upcoming venture announcing its release date as well. Adarsh shared the image which shows the face of Jared Leto being super-imposed with that of a vampire, and wrote, "JARED LETO: SUPERHERO FILM ON 28 JAN 2022... #Morbius - a superhero film based on #Marvel comics, starring #JaredLeto - to release in #Indian cinemas on 28 Jan 2022... In #English, #Hindi, #Tamil and #Telugu... #NewPoster..."

Meanwhile, Sony Pictures Entertainment, shared an exclusive scene from the film on their YouTube handle where they show Dr Michael Morbius' first transformation into his sinister alter-ego.

In the scene, one sees an ill Morbius, suffering from a rare blood disease, who undergoes a dangerous treatment. Not only does it cure him, but turns him into a vampire, baying for blood, who goes on a rampage killing off a group of mercenaries.

The synopsis of Morbius reads, "One of the most compelling and conflicted characters in Sony Pictures Universe of Marvel Characters comes to the big screen as Oscar winner Jared Leto transforms into the enigmatic antihero Michael Morbius. Dangerously ill with a rare blood disorder and determined to save others suffering his same fate, Dr. Morbius attempts a desperate gamble. While at first, it seems to be a radical success, a darkness inside him is unleashed. Will good override evil – or will Morbius succumb to his mysterious new urges?"

The film stars Jared Leto, Matt Smith, Adria Arjona, Jared Harris, Al Madrigal and Tyrese Gibson.