SDCC 2024: Mahershala Ali’s Blade Still Shrouded in Mystery; What’s New?
Since the official announcement of Blade during San Diego Comic-Con five years ago, Marvel Studios introduced Mahershala Ali as Eric Brooks aka Blade at the Hall H panel. However, there have been no updates on the film since then, leaving fans eagerly waiting for more information.
Mahershala Ali, an award-winning American actor known for his roles in films like Green Book and Moonlight, was chosen to portray the character of Blade.
What is happening with Blade?
Despite the initial announcement, Blade should have been released by now. However, with two directors leaving the project and writing challenges, the film is still not in pre-production. Marvel Studios has kept quiet about the release date, even though it was initially scheduled for next year.
During San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel skipped any updates on Blade while discussing other upcoming projects like Captain America: Brave New World and Thunderbolts. However, Kevin Feige recently shared an optimistic update, mentioning that a writer is working on the script, and he is pleased with the progress so far.
Wesley Snipes shares his view on the matter
The lack of updates on Blade has caused concern among fans, and even Wesley Snipes, the actor who played Blade in earlier standalone movies, shared his thoughts on the situation. He showed support for Mahershala Ali taking over the role and acknowledged the challenges involved in bringing the character to life on screen.
Rumors suggest that John Wick director Chad Stahelski may direct the film, but no official announcement has been made. The anticipated release date for Blade is November 7, 2025, leaving fans wondering about the future of Mahershala Ali’s portrayal of the character.
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