Jarred Harris is offering a candid take on his entrance into the Marvel universe. The Golden Globe-nominated actor reflected on his role in Sony’s Morbius, a film that struggled to garner positive reviews, during a recent interview. He humorously acknowledged that his involvement was largely driven by financial necessity.
“I have got a mortgage to pay, you know,” Harris shared with a British publication, highlighting the practical reasons actors sometimes take on roles. “Sometimes you say yes to things because you need to make money.”
In the interview, Harris noted the importance of maintaining perspective when it comes to projects like Morbius. He remarked, “I’ve found that movies of this nature can succeed if you approach them with a sense of humor. You can’t take it too seriously.”
In Morbius, Harris portrayed Dr. Emil Nicholas, a mentor to the lead character, Dr. Michael Morbius, played by Jared Leto. Dr. Nicholas operates a facility catering to patients with chronic illnesses.
The film, inspired by the Marvel comic book, features Leto as the titular biochemist who inadvertently contracts a form of vampirism while trying to cure his rare blood disorder. The cast also includes Matt Smith, Adria Arjona, Al Madrigal, and Tyrese Gibson.
Despite its star-studded lineup, Morbius faced harsh criticism upon its release, managing to gross only $167.5 million globally. Daniel Espinosa, the film’s director, previously expressed his thoughts on the making of Morbius, suggesting that working through a studio committee can complicate the process. “To make a movie through committee is challenging, and perhaps another director might have been a better fit,” he commented, acknowledging his approach might not align with studio expectations.