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In a surprising turn of events, as two-time Academy Award-winner Mahershala Ali is trying to take up the mantle after Wesley Snipes, in his upcomingBladereboot, the actor is facing delays with production. According to reports, MCU’s vampire thriller is unfortunately stuck in process due to the Studios’ failure to hire an established director.
Poised to take on the iconic role of Blade in Marvel Studios’ upcoming reboot, Mahershala Ali is allegedly growing frustrated with the prolonged delays. Considering Marvel Studios’ failure at securing a director for the highly anticipated project, following the exit of filmmaker Bassam Tariq, Ali has reportedly expressed dissatisfaction.
BladeReboot is Facing Delays Over Marvel Studios’ Failure at Finding a Director
Scheduled to begin production in the latter half of 2022 with a June 27, 2025, release date, MCU’sBladerebootunfortunately suffered a series of delays, with the release date now pushed back to June 26, 2025. However, considering the current situation plaguing the production of the vampire thriller, it seems highly unlikely that the film will be released in 2025.
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According to reports fromTHR, MCU’sBladereboot is yet to begin production, as the Studio is finding difficulty in signing a director for his highly anticipated movie. It all started after the project lost directorBassam Tariqin September 2022, as Marvel came to believe that Tariq was not the best fit. That’s when they handed over a list of directors to Oscar-winner Mahershala Ali, who is set to play Blade in the movie.
Considering that the list handed to him largely consisted of filmmakers who were untested at the big studio level, Mahershala Ali handpicked directorYann Demangeas the second helmer to his film. Thereafter, Demange and writer Nic Pizzolatto were just starting to begin their work, when writers’ and actors’ strike shut the movie down.
Mahershala Ali Reportedly Expressed Frustration OverBlade’s Production Delays
In order to avoidNic Pizzolatto’s absence fromBladeproduction due to the writers’ strike, Marvel hired Michael Green. That’s when Yann Demange left, which completely dismantled Marvel Studios’ plans and schedule forBlade. Now, the project is facing significant issues in hiring an established filmmaker whose visions would align with that of the film.
“At least they are taking their time with this”: Mahershala Ali’s Blade Update is Frustrating But Real Fans Feel it’s a Good Sign for Marvel Going Forward
Despite Marvel’s meticulous planning and execution, asBladebegan falling apart due to the studio’s failure to ensure a suitable director for the iconic vampire hunter franchise,Mahershala Alireportedlyexpressed frustration over production delay. After being announced as the new Blade back in 2019, as the reboot started facing a lack of progress on the directorial front, Ali’s frustration allegedly began mounting.
Although Marvel’s track record of success with the MCU is widely acknowledged, the prolonged search for aBladedirector has raised questions about the project’s timeline and creative direction. As for Mahershala Ali, famously known forMoonlightandGreen Book, sinceBladerepresents a significant opportunity to showcase his versatility and star power within the superhero genre, the actor’s supposed frustration and impatience seem justified.
Bladeis set to arrive in theaters on August 14, 2025.
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
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