The restart of Blade was announced in 2019 as part of Phase 4 of the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe). However, over the last five years, the film that would feature the Oscar winner Mahershala Ali As the protagonist, she was enveloped by uncertainty. In addition to obstacles that included creative differences, a pandemic, and even the double Hollywood strike, the film turned out to be a revolving door of writers and directors.
According to a recent report, the director Yann Demange (Lovecaft Country) has abandoned the project, leaving the popular vampire hunter film in a position of uncertainty. Demange He is the second director to leave after the departure of Bassam Tariq (Mogul Mowgli) last year. However, it is suggested that his departure was amicable and on good terms.
Mahershala Ali continues to be the protagonist of Bladedespite rumors about his possible participation in the next film Jurassic World. This double commitment could suggest a busy schedule for Alibut its connection to the project Blade It seems firm, at least for now.
The script, for its part, has gone through multiple rewrites with drafts that have included professionals such as Michael Starrbury (This is how they see us), Nic Pizzolatto (True Detective) and Michael Green (logan). Currently, Eric Pearson, the veteran of Marvel Studios who previously worked in Thor: Ragnarok and Black Widowis in charge of the script process.
Although the output of Yann Demange represents a new delay for the already delayed production, a source with knowledge of the production suggested that Marvel Studios is prioritized than the reboot of Blade rises to the occasion, rather than hastening its release. This decision seems to be in line with the studio’s new strategy of producing fewer films per year, giving priority to quality over quantity.
The studio has not provided any statements at this time, but it is unlikely that Blade maintain its release window for 2025. However, the next productions to reach movie theaters will be Deadpool & Wolverine, Captain America: Brave New World, Thunderbolts and The Fantastic Four.
