Summary
Marvel Studios' upcomingBladereboot has had a very difficult and challenging production period, but I’m not worried, as new comments from one cast member have put me at ease. I was thrilled when Kevin Feige announced that Mahershala Ali would be playing Eric Brooks' Blade in theMCUback in 2019, but I have grown increasingly worried about the fate ofMarvel Studios' highly-anticipatedBlademoviesince then. Recent changes behind the scenes may have madeBlade’sscheduled November 2025 release slot impossible to achieve, but I still have hope for the project.
Blade’sproduction started strong with the casting of Academy Award winner Ali in the titular role, but the movie has seen problem after problem sincethen.Blade’sdevelopment hellhas included a series of massive delays, the loss of writers Stacy Osei-Kuffor, Beau DeMayo, Michael Starrbury, Nic Pizzolatto, and Michael Green, and the departure of two directors, Bassam Tariq and Yann Demange. The latter departed the project in June 2024, leavingBlade’sfuture in the MCUuncertain, though this could actually spell good news for the much-wanted reboot.
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Mia Goth Is Still Optimistic About Blade, Despite The Movie’s Tumultuous Production
WhileBlade’schallenging production period has prompted several actors to leave the project, including Aaron Pierre and Delroy Lindo, British “scream queen” Mia Goth is still attached to the movie.As one of the most popular names in the horror genre, Goth’s involvement withBladeis very exciting, and her commitment to the movie, despite its issues, is even more admirable. During a recent conversation withDeadline, Mia Goth noted thatBlade’sproduction tumult is a sign that Marvel Studios wants to"make a great movie,“putting my concerns to rest.
They really care. They do. They want to make a great movie, that’s the sense that I get from them, and that feels good.
Mia Goth’s casting inBladewas reported back in April 2023, highlighting her dedication to the project, as she has persisted throughout 2023’s WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes and several major crew changes.The fact that Goth believes Marvel Studios is taking such a long time withBladein an effort to make the movie as strong as possible makes me very excited.Bladeis a significant property for Marvel and for live-action superhero movies as a whole, so it’s important that the Daywalker is done justice in the MCU.
The previous Wesley Snipes-starringBladetrilogy was the first major live-action success for Marvel Entertainment. Without it, the Marvel Cinematic Universe would likely never have been born.
Blade’s Production Proves Marvel Studios Is Learning From Its Past Mistakes
In recent years, Marvel Studios garnered some criticism for rushing out projects of poor quality just to hit some sort of arbitrary quota. This impacted several movies and TV shows, most notably the likes ofSecret Invasion, Thor: Love and Thunder, andAnt-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, which didn’t achieve the success that Marvel had hoped. However,changes and delays withBladesuggest Marvel Studios has completely moved on from this idea, and is instead aiming to produce quality over quantity, which is fantastic to hear.
These changes were perhaps kick-started by Marvel Studios' audit ofDaredevil: Born Againduring 2023’s strikes. This prompted a major creative overhaul at Marvel, culminating in the establishment of a new Marvel Television banner and aslowdown in output confirmed by Disney CEO Bob Iger. This will allow more time to focus on each upcoming project, making sure every moment is as strong as possible. ForBlade, this may mean another delay will be on the cards, but we can rest assured that the final cut will be worth the wait.
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Marvel Studios' Blade sees the return of the iconic vampire hunter more than two decades after Wesley Snipes first played the character in live-action. Starring Mahershala Ali as Eric Brooks, the Blade reboot officially introduces vampires to the Marvel Cinematic Universe after Eternals' second post-credits scene teased the Daywalker’s MCU debut.
