An Ant-Man and The Suicide Squad star recently shared thoughts on the kind of Marvel role he’d like to take on next. Known for portraying eccentric and complex characters, he discussed his fascination with darker, horror-driven roles. Speaking at a recent convention, he revealed his dream of playing Morbius in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
David Dastmalchian wants to be Morbius in the MCU
While talking with The Direct, David Dastmalchian revealed that he has “always wanted to take a crack at Morbius, the living vampire,” expressing his enthusiasm for the darker, horror-inspired side of Marvel storytelling.
The actor, who previously played Kurt in Ant-Man and Ant-Man and the Wasp as well as Veb in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, said, “I would love the opportunity to play Dr. Michael Morbius. Oh, my God. There’s so many great characters in the MCU, and I’ve always been a fan of the horror and the weirder characters.”
He added that his fascination extends to Marvel’s supernatural roster, saying, “I love the idea of the Marvel version of Dracula, which I always loved. I thought that any of the monster stuff, the Midnight Suns, the stuff that was part of the old Defenders, would be cool.”
Dastmalchian’s interest aligns with Marvel Studios’ growing focus on horror-inspired storytelling. The studio has explored this through Werewolf by Night, Moon Knight, and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Sony released Morbius in 2022 with Jared Leto in the lead role. The character remains outside the MCU continuity, leaving room for potential reinterpretations in future projects.
Beyond Marvel, Dastmalchian has appeared in The Suicide Squad, Dune: Part One, Oppenheimer, Teacher, The Boogeyman, and Boston Strangler. His comments highlight his enthusiasm for returning to the superhero genre from a darker, more monstrous perspective. They also reflect the actor’s long-standing passion for supernatural and unconventional characters in comic adaptations.