David Dastmalchian Wants to Play the Marvel Villain Everyone Memes About

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David Dastmalchian, a familiar face in Marvel movies, has revealed his dream role within the universe: he’d love to play Morbius.

I recently heard Dastmalchian talking about his work, and it’s so cool to hear how much he loves horror! He also mentioned he really enjoys playing those unique, offbeat characters within the Marvel world, and honestly, that makes so much sense given the roles he’s taken on. It’s great to see an actor so passionate about the kind of work he does.

He expressed a strong desire to play Morbius, the living vampire, in a Marvel movie. He’s a big fan of the horror genre and enjoys quirky characters, and would be excited to take on any role from the West Coast Avengers.

The actor also expressed interest in playing Dracula within the Marvel Universe, a character he’s always enjoyed. He suggested that exploring Marvel’s monster-themed storylines, like Midnight Suns or those from the classic Defenders comics, would be exciting. Beyond Marvel, he’s known for roles in films like Oppenheimer, Dune, and The Suicide Squad.

Morbius has already appeared in a live-action movie as part of Sony’s Spider-Man Universe. Jared Leto plays Dr. Michael Morbius in the film, and the cast also includes Matt Smith, Adria Arjona, Jared Harris, Al Madrigal, and Tyrese Gibson.

Directed by Daniel Espinosa and penned by Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless, the film centers on Morbius and his close friend Milo. They accidentally transform into vampires while trying to find a cure for a rare blood illness.

Although there was a lot of hype surrounding the film, it didn’t resonate with critics or viewers. Many found fault with the script, special effects, and the scenes after the credits rolled. However, Matt Smith’s acting was a highlight.

The film became popular online, inspiring many internet memes. This even led to a theatrical re-release, but it wasn’t successful at the box office. It earned five Golden Raspberry Awards nominations and won awards for Worst Actor (Leto) and Worst Supporting Actress (Arjona).

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2025-10-08 10:44