Mahershala Ali on Marvel’s collapsed Blade reboot: ‘If they wanted to do it, we would’ve done it’
Actor Mahershala Ali has confirmed that the long-gestating Marvel 'Blade' reboot is officially cancelled. Ali expressed frustration with the project's development hell and stated he is ready to move on from the role.
Why it matters
The cancellation marks a significant shift for Marvel Studios' production strategy and highlights the challenges of managing high-profile intellectual property in a complex studio environment.
Mahershala Ali wears a hat to promote Blade at Comic-Con in 2019. Photograph: Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP Mahershala Ali wears a hat to promote Blade at Comic-Con in 2019. Photograph: Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP Mahershala Ali Mahershala Ali on Marvel’s collapsed Blade reboot: ‘If they wanted to do it, we would’ve done it’ Two-time Oscar winner was to take on role of vampire-hunting antihero but said project is no longer happening
Prefer the Guardian on Google The two-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali has confirmed that his Blade reboot is no longer going forward.
The star of Moonlight and Green Book had been attached to play Marvel’s vampire-hunting antihero in 2019. The role had originally been played by Wesley Snipes in three films between 1998 and 2004.
The reboot was then trapped in development hell with various directors and screenwriters attached.
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