The next instalment of Sony's Spider-Man Universe, Morbius has already created a buzz all over the world and Jared Leto discussed Morbius' comic book past, from a forbidden figure to a fan favourite in the new video released recently.

The story revolves around Morbius, a doctor suffering from a rare blood condition who experiments with a sort of vampirism to heal him. In the new video named 'Lore of Morbius' Leto, who plays Dr Michael Morbius, explains, "Morbius appeared first as an antagonist in THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN in 1971, and eventually evolved into more of an anti-hero."

"For years before that, Marvel was actually forbidden from using characters considered more on the supernatural side," Leto continues. "It was a really big deal when Morbius finally made his debut. He was part of a much darker term within Marvel; one that, fortunately, fans fully embraced. After all, one loves a good monster story. There is something about the character that stoked people's imaginations. It really can grab a hold of you; it certainly did with me," he added.

The film also stars Matt Smith, Adria Arjona, Jared Harris, Al Madrigal, Tyrese Gibson, and Michael Keaton, who reprises his role as Adrian Toomes/Vulture from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.