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Ever since it was originally announced in 2019, the MCU’s interpretation of the half-human, half-vampire monster hunter Blade has been in production hell. The character, once made popular by the 1998 film, portrayed by Wesley Snipes, has since had a revolving door of creatives and multiple pushbacks in terms of getting the project off the ground.
Bassam Tariq was originally set to direct, with Stacy Amma Osei-Kuffour writing the script, but Tariq left in early 2022 following creative differences. Yann Demange took over directing duties, while Michael Starrbury was brought on to rewrite the script. Later, both Nic Pizzolatto and Michael Green did additional rewrites.
One of the biggest rumors regarding the troubled production is the continued issues with the script. At one point, the film was said to primarily focus on female characters, with...
Ever since it was originally announced in 2019, the MCU’s interpretation of the half-human, half-vampire monster hunter Blade has been in production hell. The character, once made popular by the 1998 film, portrayed by Wesley Snipes, has since had a revolving door of creatives and multiple pushbacks in terms of getting the project off the ground.
Bassam Tariq was originally set to direct, with Stacy Amma Osei-Kuffour writing the script, but Tariq left in early 2022 following creative differences. Yann Demange took over directing duties, while Michael Starrbury was brought on to rewrite the script. Later, both Nic Pizzolatto and Michael Green did additional rewrites.
One of the biggest rumors regarding the troubled production is the continued issues with the script. At one point, the film was said to primarily focus on female characters, with...
- 5/31/2024
- by Mr. Milo
- Pirates & Princesses
Marvel has a slew of upcoming projects slated for release in the coming years, many of which have been stalled due to the unprecedented SAG-AFTRA strike that halted the entire industry, resulting in numerous delays and cancellations.
One highly anticipated Marvel Studios project, ‘Blade,’ faced challenges long before the strikes began. It’s an MCU film centered around Eric Brooks, the iconic vampire hunter from comics, serving as a reboot of the beloved ‘Blade’ trilogy that played a pivotal role in shaping the MCU as we know it today.
The production of ‘Blade’ has encountered multiple rewrites and delays, stretching out the timeline considerably from its originally planned 2023 release. There are even reports suggesting that the main actor is reconsidering their role. With no official trailer in sight, Teaser Pro has released a concept trailer for the film, demonstrating that a straightforward formula of Blade battling vampires remains effective. You...
One highly anticipated Marvel Studios project, ‘Blade,’ faced challenges long before the strikes began. It’s an MCU film centered around Eric Brooks, the iconic vampire hunter from comics, serving as a reboot of the beloved ‘Blade’ trilogy that played a pivotal role in shaping the MCU as we know it today.
The production of ‘Blade’ has encountered multiple rewrites and delays, stretching out the timeline considerably from its originally planned 2023 release. There are even reports suggesting that the main actor is reconsidering their role. With no official trailer in sight, Teaser Pro has released a concept trailer for the film, demonstrating that a straightforward formula of Blade battling vampires remains effective. You...
- 5/6/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Marvel has plenty of projects bound to be released in the next few years, and we know that most of these projects have been stuck in a sort of limbo due to the historic SAG-AFTRA strike that paralyzed the whole industry as a whole, causing plenty of projects to be both delayed or altogether canceled.
One extremely anticipated Marvel Studios project that had problems way before the strikes began is ‘Blade.’ It is an McU-based movie following Eric Brooks, the most notable vampire hunter in comics, and a reboot of the already highly popular ‘Blade’ trilogy that contributed to paving the way for the MCU that we know today.
We know that ‘Blade’ production has faced numerous rewrites and delays, and for a movie that was supposed to be released back in 2023, it sure is taking a really long time, with even the main actor, according to some reports, reconsidering his role.
One extremely anticipated Marvel Studios project that had problems way before the strikes began is ‘Blade.’ It is an McU-based movie following Eric Brooks, the most notable vampire hunter in comics, and a reboot of the already highly popular ‘Blade’ trilogy that contributed to paving the way for the MCU that we know today.
We know that ‘Blade’ production has faced numerous rewrites and delays, and for a movie that was supposed to be released back in 2023, it sure is taking a really long time, with even the main actor, according to some reports, reconsidering his role.
- 5/6/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Marvel has plenty of projects bound to be released in the next few years, and we know that most of these projects have been stuck in a sort of limbo due to the historic SAG-AFTRA strike that paralyzed the whole industry as a whole, causing plenty of projects to be both delayed or altogether canceled.
One extremely anticipated Marvel Studios project that had problems way before the strikes began is ‘Blade.’ It is an McU-based movie following Eric Brooks, the most notable vampire hunter in comics, and a reboot of the already highly popular ‘Blade’ trilogy that contributed to paving the way for the MCU that we know today.
‘Blade’ had hellish production so far, and it was delayed who knows how many times. The most recent rumors indicate that the movie will be delayed once again. This time from November 7, 2025 release to unspecified 2026 release.
My personal ranking for MCU...
One extremely anticipated Marvel Studios project that had problems way before the strikes began is ‘Blade.’ It is an McU-based movie following Eric Brooks, the most notable vampire hunter in comics, and a reboot of the already highly popular ‘Blade’ trilogy that contributed to paving the way for the MCU that we know today.
‘Blade’ had hellish production so far, and it was delayed who knows how many times. The most recent rumors indicate that the movie will be delayed once again. This time from November 7, 2025 release to unspecified 2026 release.
My personal ranking for MCU...
- 5/4/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Marvel has a bunch of upcoming projects, and many of them got caught in the mess of the big industry strike. This strike caused delays or even cancellations for lots of projects.
One of the highly anticipated Marvel movies, ‘Blade,’ was already facing issues even before the strikes. It’s a reboot of the famous ‘Blade’ trilogy, focusing on Eric Brooks, a well-known vampire hunter from the comics.
‘Blade’ has faced a rocky production journey with numerous delays. The latest rumors suggest that the film will be postponed yet again, shifting its release date from November 7, 2025, to an unspecified date in 2026.
My personal ranking for MCU 2025:
1) Daredevil: Born Again
2) Fantastic Four
3) Thunderbolts
4) Ironheart
5) Captain America: Brave New World
6) Wonder Man
Suspect Zombies, Eyes of Wakanda and What If…? s3 may release next year so expect that ranking to change.
— Alex P. (@AlexFromCC) May 3, 2024
In 2019, Mahershala Ali showed interest in portraying Blade,...
One of the highly anticipated Marvel movies, ‘Blade,’ was already facing issues even before the strikes. It’s a reboot of the famous ‘Blade’ trilogy, focusing on Eric Brooks, a well-known vampire hunter from the comics.
‘Blade’ has faced a rocky production journey with numerous delays. The latest rumors suggest that the film will be postponed yet again, shifting its release date from November 7, 2025, to an unspecified date in 2026.
My personal ranking for MCU 2025:
1) Daredevil: Born Again
2) Fantastic Four
3) Thunderbolts
4) Ironheart
5) Captain America: Brave New World
6) Wonder Man
Suspect Zombies, Eyes of Wakanda and What If…? s3 may release next year so expect that ranking to change.
— Alex P. (@AlexFromCC) May 3, 2024
In 2019, Mahershala Ali showed interest in portraying Blade,...
- 5/4/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Marvel’s Blade has been dulled yet again, as star Aaron Pierre has exited the project, marking just the most recent snag in the project, which is set to be part of Phase Six in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
As Pierre confirmed to Variety, “Early on, there were conversations…As the project evolved, I’m no longer part of that — attached.” Pierre’s character in Marvel’s Blade was unknown.
There has been a lot of change throughout the development of Marvel’s revisiting of the Blade franchise, most of which relates to talent behind the camera. For starters, Watchmen’s Stacy Osei-Kuffour was hired as writer in 2021 before being replaced by Michael Starrbury (Colin in Black & White) and a handful of others, including True Detective’s Nic Pizzolatto and later Logan’s Michael Green. It’s widely believed that Aaron Pierre’s character would be dropped as subsequent drafts came in.
As Pierre confirmed to Variety, “Early on, there were conversations…As the project evolved, I’m no longer part of that — attached.” Pierre’s character in Marvel’s Blade was unknown.
There has been a lot of change throughout the development of Marvel’s revisiting of the Blade franchise, most of which relates to talent behind the camera. For starters, Watchmen’s Stacy Osei-Kuffour was hired as writer in 2021 before being replaced by Michael Starrbury (Colin in Black & White) and a handful of others, including True Detective’s Nic Pizzolatto and later Logan’s Michael Green. It’s widely believed that Aaron Pierre’s character would be dropped as subsequent drafts came in.
- 3/18/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Four and a half years have passed since Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige announced that a new Blade was in the works, with Mahershala Ali (Leave the World Behind) on board to play the title character. It has been a bumpy ride for the project ever since. It has passed through the hands of multiple screenwriters – Stacy Osei-Kuffour (PEN15), Michael Starrbury (When They See Us), True Detective creator Nic Pizzolatto, Beau DeMayo (The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf). It had a director in Bassam Tariq (Mogul Mowgli). Tariq cast Delroy Lindo (Get Shorty) and Aaron Pierre (Old) alongside Ali – then he dropped out due to “scheduling issues”, and the character Pierre would have been playing was apparently written out of the story. Yann Demange (White Boy Rick) signed on to direct the film, Mia Goth (Pearl) was cast, possibly as the villain Lilith, and Blade was just weeks away from...
- 2/5/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
It’s safe to say that Marvel Studios’ Blade hasn’t had the easiest road, but things finally seem to be back on track. While speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Mahershala Ali provided an encouraging Blade update.
“We’re working on it. That’s the best I could tell you,” Mahershala Ali said. “I’m really encouraged with the direction of the project. I think we’ll be back at it relatively soon.“
Since Blade was first announced back in 2019, the project has gone through several creative teams. Bassam Tariq (Mogul Mowgli) was originally attached to direct Blade, but wound up stepping down, leaving Marvel to push pause on pre-production while they searched for a replacement. Yann Demange (White Boy Rick) later signed on to replace Tariq, with Delroy Lindo and Mia Goth joining the cast. Watchmen‘s Stacy Osei-Kuffour wrote the initial script, which has been rewritten by Michael Starrbury...
“We’re working on it. That’s the best I could tell you,” Mahershala Ali said. “I’m really encouraged with the direction of the project. I think we’ll be back at it relatively soon.“
Since Blade was first announced back in 2019, the project has gone through several creative teams. Bassam Tariq (Mogul Mowgli) was originally attached to direct Blade, but wound up stepping down, leaving Marvel to push pause on pre-production while they searched for a replacement. Yann Demange (White Boy Rick) later signed on to replace Tariq, with Delroy Lindo and Mia Goth joining the cast. Watchmen‘s Stacy Osei-Kuffour wrote the initial script, which has been rewritten by Michael Starrbury...
- 12/7/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
The release date for Marvel’s upcoming Blade reboot has shifted several times already – at one point, it was scheduled to release in 2024 – and we’ve got another new date today.
Most recently slated for release on February 14, 2025, Blade will now daywalk into movie theaters on November 7, 2025. It’ll be the first time the vampire-slaying Marvel Comics character has been seen on the big screen since Blade: Trinity, released back in 2004.
Yann Demange (“Lovecraft Country”) will sit in the director’s chair for Blade’s big screen return in late 2025. Mahershala Ali is starring alongside Mia Goth (X, Pearl).
According to Demange, the upcoming movie will definitely be rated “R.”
Michael Starrbury (When They See Us) wrote the most recent draft of the screenplay, and we recently learned that Nic Pizzolatto (“True Detective”) is now working on the script.
The vampire-slaying character was created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist Gene Colan,...
Most recently slated for release on February 14, 2025, Blade will now daywalk into movie theaters on November 7, 2025. It’ll be the first time the vampire-slaying Marvel Comics character has been seen on the big screen since Blade: Trinity, released back in 2004.
Yann Demange (“Lovecraft Country”) will sit in the director’s chair for Blade’s big screen return in late 2025. Mahershala Ali is starring alongside Mia Goth (X, Pearl).
According to Demange, the upcoming movie will definitely be rated “R.”
Michael Starrbury (When They See Us) wrote the most recent draft of the screenplay, and we recently learned that Nic Pizzolatto (“True Detective”) is now working on the script.
The vampire-slaying character was created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist Gene Colan,...
- 11/10/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Marvel Studios’ ‘Blade’ has been both highly anticipated and notably problematic, making it a standout among recent projects we’ve covered. Rumors about the movie’s development initially surfaced in 2016, but it wasn’t until 2022 that production finally commenced, marking the beginning of the project’s challenges. Bassam Tariq, the original director, stepped down due to shifts in the film’s production schedule. Following Tariq’s departure, production came to a complete halt, leaving the movie in limbo, with a scheduled release date set for September 2024—an initial deadline that has since passed.
About a year ago, Yann Demange took the reins as the new director, with Michael Starrbury collaborating on a revised script. Mahershala Ali, the actor slated for the main titular role, held a genuine passion for the ‘Blade’ project. The announcement of another production shutdown, this time due to the Writers Guild of America Strike, wasn’t surprising,...
About a year ago, Yann Demange took the reins as the new director, with Michael Starrbury collaborating on a revised script. Mahershala Ali, the actor slated for the main titular role, held a genuine passion for the ‘Blade’ project. The announcement of another production shutdown, this time due to the Writers Guild of America Strike, wasn’t surprising,...
- 11/7/2023
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Marvel Studio’s ‘Blade’ has been one of the most anticipated and most troubling projects that we’ve covered in recent times. Rumors about the movie being developed resurfaced back in 2016, but it wasn’t until 2022 that the movie went into production, and this is where the trouble truly started. Bassam Tariq had stepped down as the director of the film due to shifts in the film’s production schedule.
Then, the production was shut down completely, and the movie remained in limbo as its release date was scheduled for September 2024, an initial release date that we’ve surpassed up at this point. Almost a year ago, Yann Demange took over the director duties with Michael Starrbury working on the new script.
‘Blade’ was a project that Mahershala Ali, the actor bound to take the main titular role, was truly passionate about. The news that the production has shut down...
Then, the production was shut down completely, and the movie remained in limbo as its release date was scheduled for September 2024, an initial release date that we’ve surpassed up at this point. Almost a year ago, Yann Demange took over the director duties with Michael Starrbury working on the new script.
‘Blade’ was a project that Mahershala Ali, the actor bound to take the main titular role, was truly passionate about. The news that the production has shut down...
- 11/7/2023
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
There’s a Blade reboot in the works at Marvel Studios that will see the vampire hunter get worked into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and there has been some concern that this version of Blade will be watered down in comparison to the R-rated Blade films we got from New Line Cinema a couple decades ago. But during a conversation with Deadline, director Yann Demange assured fans that we don’t have to worry about seeing a PG-13 Blade movie. Like the upcoming MCU film Deadpool 3, the Blade reboot is going to be rated R!
Mahershala Ali is taking on the title role in this reboot, and when Blade came up in his Deadline interview Demange said, “They gave me the R, which is so important. … We are going to have fun, because Mahershala is such a deep actor. I’m excited to show a kind of ruthlessness, a roughness he has,...
Mahershala Ali is taking on the title role in this reboot, and when Blade came up in his Deadline interview Demange said, “They gave me the R, which is so important. … We are going to have fun, because Mahershala is such a deep actor. I’m excited to show a kind of ruthlessness, a roughness he has,...
- 11/6/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
It’s no secret that Marvel’s Blade reboot has been enduring all kinds of behind the scenes issues, with the approach clearly changing and evolving as different filmmakers come and go. At this time, the film is still dated for release on February 14, 2025, with director Yann Demange (“Lovecraft Country”) currently attached to bring Blade back to the big screen.
Marvel’s Blade reboot is part of the latest phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Oscar-winning actor Mahershala Ali is starring alongside Mia Goth (X, Pearl).
According to Demange in a new chat with Deadline, he’s been given an “R” rating to bring the iconic blood-sucker back to life in the ruthless fashion that Blade deserves.
“They gave me the R, which is so important,” Demange tells Deadline in a new chat.
“We are going to have fun because Mahershala is such a deep actor. I’m excited...
Marvel’s Blade reboot is part of the latest phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Oscar-winning actor Mahershala Ali is starring alongside Mia Goth (X, Pearl).
According to Demange in a new chat with Deadline, he’s been given an “R” rating to bring the iconic blood-sucker back to life in the ruthless fashion that Blade deserves.
“They gave me the R, which is so important,” Demange tells Deadline in a new chat.
“We are going to have fun because Mahershala is such a deep actor. I’m excited...
- 11/6/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Four years have passed since Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige announced that Blade was being rebooted as a Marvel Cinematic Universe project starring Mahershala Ali in the lead role… and it seems like the development of Blade has been causing headaches behind the scenes ever since that announcement was made. The project has passed through the hands of multiple screenwriters – Stacy Osei-Kuffour (PEN15), Michael Starrbury (When They See Us), True Detective creator Nic Pizzolatto, Beau DeMayo (The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf). It had a director in Bassam Tariq (Mogul Mowgli). Tariq cast Delroy Lindo (Get Shorty) and Aaron Pierre (Old) alongside Ali – then he dropped out due to “scheduling issues”, and the character Pierre would have been playing was apparently written out of the story. Yann Demange (White Boy Rick) signed on to direct the film. Mia Goth (Pearl) was cast, possibly as the villain Lilith. Blade was just...
- 11/1/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Marvel has apparently been having a very, very hard time rebooting Blade into the MCU, which is kind of strange when you think about it. I mean, how hard is it to crack Blade? The character is pretty simple! He looks cool, he has cool weapons, and he kills vampires. That's it, really. It's not that complicated. And yet, Kevin Feige and company continue to struggle with the project, which is set to star Oscar-winner Mahershala Ali in the lead role of the Daywalker. The project, along with Ali's casting, was first announced in 2019, and it's apparently been all downhill since then.
Stacy Osei-Kuffour was initially tapped to write the film, with Bassam Tariq directing. But Tariq left the project due to constant shuffling of the production and creative differences. Yann Demange was brought in as the new director, and a string of writers, including Michael Starrbury, Nic Pizzolatto, and...
Stacy Osei-Kuffour was initially tapped to write the film, with Bassam Tariq directing. But Tariq left the project due to constant shuffling of the production and creative differences. Yann Demange was brought in as the new director, and a string of writers, including Michael Starrbury, Nic Pizzolatto, and...
- 11/1/2023
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
Marvel had shut down pre-production on their upcoming Blade reboot last month amid the ongoing WGA strike, and today Disney has provided a new release date for the film.
The Yann Demange-directed Blade had been set for theatrical release on September 6, 2024, but the movie will now be unleashed in theaters on February 14, 2025.
Head over to Variety for more big Disney date changes this week.
Marvel’s Blade reboot is part of the latest phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Oscar-winning actor Mahershala Ali is starring alongside Mia Goth (X, Pearl).
Michael Starrbury (When They See Us) wrote the most recent draft of the screenplay, and we recently learned that Nic Pizzolatto (“True Detective”) is now working on the script.
The vampire-slaying character was created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist Gene Colan, introduced in July 1973’s The Tomb of Dracula #10. Wesley Snipes played Blade across three films from...
The Yann Demange-directed Blade had been set for theatrical release on September 6, 2024, but the movie will now be unleashed in theaters on February 14, 2025.
Head over to Variety for more big Disney date changes this week.
Marvel’s Blade reboot is part of the latest phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Oscar-winning actor Mahershala Ali is starring alongside Mia Goth (X, Pearl).
Michael Starrbury (When They See Us) wrote the most recent draft of the screenplay, and we recently learned that Nic Pizzolatto (“True Detective”) is now working on the script.
The vampire-slaying character was created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist Gene Colan, introduced in July 1973’s The Tomb of Dracula #10. Wesley Snipes played Blade across three films from...
- 6/13/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
A few weeks ago, we heard that Mia Goth – whose star is on the rise due to the attention she has received from her performances in the horror films X and Pearl – had signed on to play a role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe reboot of Blade. Soon after, it was announced that True Detective creator Nic Pizzolatto was coming on board to rewrite the screenplay written by Michael Starrbury (When They See Us)… and then the project had to be put on pause because of the Writers Guild strike. While we wait for the strike to end and for Blade to get rolling again, the well-sourced Daniel Richtman has dropped some details about Blade on his Patreon – including the reveal that Goth will be playing the primary villain, Lilith!
We have to take this as a Rumor for now, since Marvel hasn’t offered any details on Goth’s character,...
We have to take this as a Rumor for now, since Marvel hasn’t offered any details on Goth’s character,...
- 5/8/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Due to the ongoing writers’ strike, Marvel has shut down pre-production on the superhero reboot, which is set to star Mahershala Ali as the titular vampire hunter alongside Aaron Pierre, Delroy Lindo and Mia Goth.
Production was expected to start in Atlanta within the month for an anticipated September 6, 2024 release. Marvel Studios first announced it was reviving ‘Blade’ after Wesley Snipes originated the character on screen in a feature film trilogy from 1998 to 2004 – at San Diego Comic-Con in 2019, reports ‘Variety’.
This isn’t the first time Disney has had to delay production on the film. Last October, Disney pushed ‘Blade’ from a 2023 release to 2024 after the original director, Bassam Tariq (‘Mogul Mowgli’), left the project two months before filming was set to begin.
In November, Yann Demange (‘Lovecraft Country’) took over directing duties from a script by Michael Starrbury ‘When They See Us’. In April, just weeks before the WGA contract deadline,...
Production was expected to start in Atlanta within the month for an anticipated September 6, 2024 release. Marvel Studios first announced it was reviving ‘Blade’ after Wesley Snipes originated the character on screen in a feature film trilogy from 1998 to 2004 – at San Diego Comic-Con in 2019, reports ‘Variety’.
This isn’t the first time Disney has had to delay production on the film. Last October, Disney pushed ‘Blade’ from a 2023 release to 2024 after the original director, Bassam Tariq (‘Mogul Mowgli’), left the project two months before filming was set to begin.
In November, Yann Demange (‘Lovecraft Country’) took over directing duties from a script by Michael Starrbury ‘When They See Us’. In April, just weeks before the WGA contract deadline,...
- 5/6/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Just one week after it was announced that “True Detective” creator Nic Pizzolatto had been brought on board to work on the script, THR reports tonight that Marvel has shut down pre-production on next year’s Blade movie due to the ongoing WGA strike.
THR reports, “The feature project, which has already been paused once before, becomes the first tentpole movie impacted by the strike.”
“The studio will restart the production once the strike is over,” THR also notes.
You can learn more about the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike here.
The Yann Demange-directed Blade is currently set for theatrical release on September 6, 2024, and filming was to begin next month. That date, however, will likely change.
Marvel’s Blade reboot is part of the latest phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Oscar-winning actor Mahershala Ali is starring alongside Mia Goth.
Michael Starrbury (When They See Us) wrote the...
THR reports, “The feature project, which has already been paused once before, becomes the first tentpole movie impacted by the strike.”
“The studio will restart the production once the strike is over,” THR also notes.
You can learn more about the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike here.
The Yann Demange-directed Blade is currently set for theatrical release on September 6, 2024, and filming was to begin next month. That date, however, will likely change.
Marvel’s Blade reboot is part of the latest phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Oscar-winning actor Mahershala Ali is starring alongside Mia Goth.
Michael Starrbury (When They See Us) wrote the...
- 5/5/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Marvel Studios’ “Blade” is going back into hibernation.
Due to the ongoing writers strike, Marvel has shut down pre-production on the superhero reboot, which is set to star Mahershala Ali as the titular vampire hunter alongside Aaron Pierre, Delroy Lindo and Mia Goth. Production was expected to start in Atlanta within the month for an anticipated Sept. 6, 2024 release. Marvel Studios first announced it was reviving “Blade” — after Wesley Snipes originated the character on screen in a feature film trilogy from 1998 to 2004 — at San Diego Comic-Con in 2019.
This isn’t the first time Disney has had to delay production on the film. Last October, Disney pushed “Blade” from a 2023 release to 2024 after the original director, Bassam Tariq (“Mogul Mowgli”), left the project two months before filming was set to begin. In November, Yann Demange (“Lovecraft Country”) took over directing duties from a script by Michael Starrbury (“When They See Us”). In April,...
Due to the ongoing writers strike, Marvel has shut down pre-production on the superhero reboot, which is set to star Mahershala Ali as the titular vampire hunter alongside Aaron Pierre, Delroy Lindo and Mia Goth. Production was expected to start in Atlanta within the month for an anticipated Sept. 6, 2024 release. Marvel Studios first announced it was reviving “Blade” — after Wesley Snipes originated the character on screen in a feature film trilogy from 1998 to 2004 — at San Diego Comic-Con in 2019.
This isn’t the first time Disney has had to delay production on the film. Last October, Disney pushed “Blade” from a 2023 release to 2024 after the original director, Bassam Tariq (“Mogul Mowgli”), left the project two months before filming was set to begin. In November, Yann Demange (“Lovecraft Country”) took over directing duties from a script by Michael Starrbury (“When They See Us”). In April,...
- 5/5/2023
- by Adam B. Vary
- Variety Film + TV
Marvel Studios is pushing pause on its vampire superhero movie “Blade” starring Mahershala Ali, making it the first major tentpole film to be impacted by the writers strike, an individual with knowledge of the production confirmed to IndieWire.
The film was meant to begin shooting next month in Atlanta and was in pre-production. Cast and crew members were notified of the shutdown on Friday afternoon, and production will not be able to resume until whenever the strike ends.
This is the second delay for “Blade,” which was originally scheduled to release in theaters this November before getting pushed to September 2024. Last September, original director Bassam Tariq exited the project two months before production was initially scheduled to begin. Yann Demange was hired in November, and the studio added new talent to the project earlier this month, including Mia Goth in the cast and “True Detective” creator Nic Pizzolatto, who is...
The film was meant to begin shooting next month in Atlanta and was in pre-production. Cast and crew members were notified of the shutdown on Friday afternoon, and production will not be able to resume until whenever the strike ends.
This is the second delay for “Blade,” which was originally scheduled to release in theaters this November before getting pushed to September 2024. Last September, original director Bassam Tariq exited the project two months before production was initially scheduled to begin. Yann Demange was hired in November, and the studio added new talent to the project earlier this month, including Mia Goth in the cast and “True Detective” creator Nic Pizzolatto, who is...
- 5/5/2023
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Marvel Studios was set to begin production on Blade next month in Atlanta, but THR has reported that the project has been delayed due to the ongoing writers strike.
Cast and crew members on Blade are being informed of the delay this afternoon, with production set to restart once the writers strike is over. Marvel recently hired True Detective creator Nic Pizzolatto to work on the script. Pizzolatto had reportedly been working off the existing script by Michael Starrbury (When They See Us) for several weeks, but an insider told THR that “time simply ran out.“
Marvel movies typically involve a lot of story changes during production, so the studio likely didn’t feel confident enough to start shooting Blade with the existing script. Although Marvel has delayed Blade, they do have several projects currently shooting, including Captain America: New World Order, Agatha: Coven of Chaos, and Wonder Man. In...
Cast and crew members on Blade are being informed of the delay this afternoon, with production set to restart once the writers strike is over. Marvel recently hired True Detective creator Nic Pizzolatto to work on the script. Pizzolatto had reportedly been working off the existing script by Michael Starrbury (When They See Us) for several weeks, but an insider told THR that “time simply ran out.“
Marvel movies typically involve a lot of story changes during production, so the studio likely didn’t feel confident enough to start shooting Blade with the existing script. Although Marvel has delayed Blade, they do have several projects currently shooting, including Captain America: New World Order, Agatha: Coven of Chaos, and Wonder Man. In...
- 5/5/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Nic Pizzolatto is to re-write the script for 'Blade'.The 'True Detective' creator is working on a new draft of the screenplay for the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) flick that will feature Mahershala Ali in the title role.'Blade' is set to start production later this month in Atlanta with Yann Demange directing. Ali will be joined in the cast by Mia Goth and Delroy Lindo.It marks a 'True Detective' reunion as Mahershala starred in the third season of the show.The movie does have a script from Michael Starrbury and insiders say the Pizzolatto has been working from the draft for several weeks now.Marvel have set a release date of September 2024 for 'Blade'.While plot details haven't been shared, sources say the plan is for the flick to be dark and gritty in tone and have similarities to the trilogy that saw Wesley Snipes...
- 5/1/2023
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
‘True Detective’ creator Nic Pizzolatto has signed on to write Marvel Studios’ ‘Blade’ movie, reuniting with Mahershala Ali, who starred in the third season of his crime series. ‘Blade’ boasts Oscar winner Ali as the title vampire slayer, with Aaron Pierre, Delroy Lindo and Mia Goth among the starry cast.
Pre-production on the film is underway, with Pizzolatto taking on writing duties, working from a draft of the script by Emmy nominee Michael Starrbury, which has been said to be ‘darker than most MCU movies’, reports ‘Variety’.
Directed by Yann Demange, who helmed ‘White Boy Rick’ and the pilot for ‘Lovecraft Country’, the film is expected to begin filming in late May in Atlanta.
The ‘Blade’ reboot was first announced at Comic-Con in 2019, when Marvel Studio chief Kevin Feige surprised Hall H by announcing Ali would take up the mantle of the infamous daywalker after Wesley Snipes played the Marvel Comics...
Pre-production on the film is underway, with Pizzolatto taking on writing duties, working from a draft of the script by Emmy nominee Michael Starrbury, which has been said to be ‘darker than most MCU movies’, reports ‘Variety’.
Directed by Yann Demange, who helmed ‘White Boy Rick’ and the pilot for ‘Lovecraft Country’, the film is expected to begin filming in late May in Atlanta.
The ‘Blade’ reboot was first announced at Comic-Con in 2019, when Marvel Studio chief Kevin Feige surprised Hall H by announcing Ali would take up the mantle of the infamous daywalker after Wesley Snipes played the Marvel Comics...
- 4/29/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
“True Detective” creator Nic Pizzolatto is set to rewrite Marvel Studios’ “Blade” reboot, according to an insider with knowledge of the project.
Michael Starrbury, who has penned episodes of Netflix and Ava DuVernay’s “When They See Us” and “Colin in Black and White,” wrote the previous draft of the screenplay.
Two-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali will star in the feature, following in the footsteps of Wesley Snipes, who portrayed the half-human vampire hunter in the original “Blade” trilogy. That hit comic book series kicked off in 1998 with “Blade,” followed by “Blade II” in 2002 and “Blade: Trinity” in 2004.
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Pizzolatto’s involvement also signifies a “True Detective” reunion, as Ali was a cast member in the third season of the HBO anthology.
The upcoming vampire-killing actioner has enlisted Yann Demange, a French-Algerian filmmaker known for his work...
Michael Starrbury, who has penned episodes of Netflix and Ava DuVernay’s “When They See Us” and “Colin in Black and White,” wrote the previous draft of the screenplay.
Two-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali will star in the feature, following in the footsteps of Wesley Snipes, who portrayed the half-human vampire hunter in the original “Blade” trilogy. That hit comic book series kicked off in 1998 with “Blade,” followed by “Blade II” in 2002 and “Blade: Trinity” in 2004.
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‘Guardians of the Galaxy 3’ Review: A Grounded Return to a Well-Worn Franchise
Pizzolatto’s involvement also signifies a “True Detective” reunion, as Ali was a cast member in the third season of the HBO anthology.
The upcoming vampire-killing actioner has enlisted Yann Demange, a French-Algerian filmmaker known for his work...
- 4/28/2023
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Despite a very rocky road since its announcement in nearly four years ago in the summer of 2019, Marvel's "Blade" reboot is seemingly headed in the right direction, as a brand new writer has come aboard. Not only a new writer, but a very talented (not to mention unexpected) one at that. The man in question is Nic Pizzolatto, best known as the creator of HBO's "True Detective." As such, this will serve as a reunion between Pizzolatto and star Mahershala Ali.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Pizzolatto is taking over for Michael Starrbury ("When They See Us"), who had turned in the most recent draft of the screenplay. Marvel Studios decided to overhaul the project once original director Bassam Tariq stepped away from the blockbuster. Reports have indicated that Ali was unhappy with the direction the story was taking before Tariq's departure. As it stands, the movie is expected...
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Pizzolatto is taking over for Michael Starrbury ("When They See Us"), who had turned in the most recent draft of the screenplay. Marvel Studios decided to overhaul the project once original director Bassam Tariq stepped away from the blockbuster. Reports have indicated that Ali was unhappy with the direction the story was taking before Tariq's departure. As it stands, the movie is expected...
- 4/28/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
“True Detective” creator Nic Pizzolatto has signed on to Marvel Studios’ “Blade” movie, reuniting with Mahershala Ali, who starred in the third season of his HBO crime series.
“Blade” boasts Oscar winner Ali as the title vampire slayer, with Aaron Pierre and Delroy Lindo and Mia Goth, among the starry cast. Pre-production on the film is underway, with Pizzolatto taking on writing duties, working from a draft of the script by Emmy nominee Michael Starrbury, which has been said to be “darker than most MCU movies.”
Directed by Yann Demange, who helmed “White Boy Rick” and the pilot for “Lovecraft Country,” the film is expected to begin filming in late May in Atlanta.
The “Blade” reboot was first announced at Comic-Con in 2019, when Marvel Studio chief Kevin Feige surprised Hall H by announcing Ali would take up the mantle of the infamous daywalker after Wesley Snipes played the Marvel Comics...
“Blade” boasts Oscar winner Ali as the title vampire slayer, with Aaron Pierre and Delroy Lindo and Mia Goth, among the starry cast. Pre-production on the film is underway, with Pizzolatto taking on writing duties, working from a draft of the script by Emmy nominee Michael Starrbury, which has been said to be “darker than most MCU movies.”
Directed by Yann Demange, who helmed “White Boy Rick” and the pilot for “Lovecraft Country,” the film is expected to begin filming in late May in Atlanta.
The “Blade” reboot was first announced at Comic-Con in 2019, when Marvel Studio chief Kevin Feige surprised Hall H by announcing Ali would take up the mantle of the infamous daywalker after Wesley Snipes played the Marvel Comics...
- 4/28/2023
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Marvel Studios’ vampire thriller, Blade, will mark an unexpected “True Detective” reunion.
THR exclusively reports that the creator of the acclaimed crime series “True Detective,” Nic Pizzolatto, has been enlisted for screenwriting duties.
The outlet says, “Blade currently has a script by Michael Starrbury, who earned an Emmy nomination for penning an episode of Ava DuVernay’s drama, When They See Us. Sources say Pizzolatto is working off Starrbury’s draft and has been keyboarding for a few weeks now.”
Blade actor and Oscar-winner Mahershala Ali previously starred in season three of Pizzolatto’s HBO. The third season of the crime anthology series was set in the Ozarks and earned Ali an Emmy nomination for his performance.
In addition to Ali as the vampiric daywalker, the vampire thriller also stars Delroy Lindo and Mia Goth.
The news comes as production is gearing to start up next month, with “Lovecraft Country...
THR exclusively reports that the creator of the acclaimed crime series “True Detective,” Nic Pizzolatto, has been enlisted for screenwriting duties.
The outlet says, “Blade currently has a script by Michael Starrbury, who earned an Emmy nomination for penning an episode of Ava DuVernay’s drama, When They See Us. Sources say Pizzolatto is working off Starrbury’s draft and has been keyboarding for a few weeks now.”
Blade actor and Oscar-winner Mahershala Ali previously starred in season three of Pizzolatto’s HBO. The third season of the crime anthology series was set in the Ozarks and earned Ali an Emmy nomination for his performance.
In addition to Ali as the vampiric daywalker, the vampire thriller also stars Delroy Lindo and Mia Goth.
The news comes as production is gearing to start up next month, with “Lovecraft Country...
- 4/28/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
From True Detective to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. THR has reported that Nic Pizzolatto, creator of HBO’s hit crime anthology series, is now working on Marvel’s Blade movie.
Nic Pizzolatto has previously worked with Blade star Mahershala Ali on the third season of True Detective, so this marks something of a reunion for the pair. Sources told THR that Pizzolatto has been working off the existing script by Michael Starrbury (When They See Us) for several weeks now. Ali’s work on the third season of True Detective earned him an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie.
With production on Blade expected to get underway late next month in Atlanta, Marvel must be scrambling to get the script in the best shape they can, particularly if the WGA strike happens. Yann Demange (White Boy Rick) is set to direct Blade for Marvel.
Nic Pizzolatto has previously worked with Blade star Mahershala Ali on the third season of True Detective, so this marks something of a reunion for the pair. Sources told THR that Pizzolatto has been working off the existing script by Michael Starrbury (When They See Us) for several weeks now. Ali’s work on the third season of True Detective earned him an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie.
With production on Blade expected to get underway late next month in Atlanta, Marvel must be scrambling to get the script in the best shape they can, particularly if the WGA strike happens. Yann Demange (White Boy Rick) is set to direct Blade for Marvel.
- 4/28/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Nic Pizzolatto has gone Marvel.
The creator of acclaimed crime anthology, True Detective, is working on Blade, Marvel Studios’ vampire thriller starring Mahershala Ali.
The development marks a True Detective reunion as Ali starred in season three of Pizzolatto’s HBO show.
Blade is batting its wings towards a late May start of production in Atlanta with Yann Demange, who helmed the pilot of HBO’s boundary-pushing horror series Lovecraft Country, in the director’s chair.
The feature is casting up and most recently added rising scream queen Mia Goth to the call sheet. Delroy Lindo is also on the roster.
Blade currently has a script by Michael Starrbury, who earned an Emmy nomination for penning an episode of Ava DuVernay’s drama, When They See Us. Sources say Pizzolatto is working off Starrbury’s draft and has been keyboarding for a few weeks now.
Blade was created by writer...
The creator of acclaimed crime anthology, True Detective, is working on Blade, Marvel Studios’ vampire thriller starring Mahershala Ali.
The development marks a True Detective reunion as Ali starred in season three of Pizzolatto’s HBO show.
Blade is batting its wings towards a late May start of production in Atlanta with Yann Demange, who helmed the pilot of HBO’s boundary-pushing horror series Lovecraft Country, in the director’s chair.
The feature is casting up and most recently added rising scream queen Mia Goth to the call sheet. Delroy Lindo is also on the roster.
Blade currently has a script by Michael Starrbury, who earned an Emmy nomination for penning an episode of Ava DuVernay’s drama, When They See Us. Sources say Pizzolatto is working off Starrbury’s draft and has been keyboarding for a few weeks now.
Blade was created by writer...
- 4/28/2023
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Production is underway on MaXXXine, the third film of Ti West’s X trilogy starring Mia Goth, and the actress told SFX Magazine that she views the new sequel as a “superhero movie.“
“I see MaXXXine as a superhero movie – that’s how I read the script,” Mia Goth said. “Maxine, as a character, has come a long way. She’s a survivor, she’s gone through a lot. When we meet her again, in this new world that she’s in, she’s really fought for everything that she has, and she’s not about to give that up. She’s going to fight for what she has. She’s a badass. There’s a strength to her. And she’s a really proactive, determined, focused woman. She goes after what she wants, and she’s not really going to take no for an answer.”
Mia Goth played the...
“I see MaXXXine as a superhero movie – that’s how I read the script,” Mia Goth said. “Maxine, as a character, has come a long way. She’s a survivor, she’s gone through a lot. When we meet her again, in this new world that she’s in, she’s really fought for everything that she has, and she’s not about to give that up. She’s going to fight for what she has. She’s a badass. There’s a strength to her. And she’s a really proactive, determined, focused woman. She goes after what she wants, and she’s not really going to take no for an answer.”
Mia Goth played the...
- 4/18/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Mia Goth has joined the cast for the upcoming Yann Damage-helmed ‘Blade’ starring alongside Mahersala Ali.
Details are being kept under wraps but sources say the new intent is for Blade to be dark and grittier in tone, falling on the edgier side of Marvel’s world.
Oscar winner Mahershala Ali will star as the title vampire slayer. Demange directs from a script by Emmy nominee Michael Starrbury. Goth joins a star-studded cast that also includes Aaron Pierre and Delroy Lindo, but details of her role are being kept under wraps.
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The reboot was first announced at the 2019 Comic-Con, where Marvel Studio chief Kevin Feige surprised Hall H by announcing Ali would take up the mantle of the infamous daywalker after Wesley Snipes played the Marvel Comics character in three films between 1998 and...
Details are being kept under wraps but sources say the new intent is for Blade to be dark and grittier in tone, falling on the edgier side of Marvel’s world.
Oscar winner Mahershala Ali will star as the title vampire slayer. Demange directs from a script by Emmy nominee Michael Starrbury. Goth joins a star-studded cast that also includes Aaron Pierre and Delroy Lindo, but details of her role are being kept under wraps.
Also in news – Lucasfilm’s high-profile Disney+ series and Disney theatrical films announced for the year ahead
The reboot was first announced at the 2019 Comic-Con, where Marvel Studio chief Kevin Feige surprised Hall H by announcing Ali would take up the mantle of the infamous daywalker after Wesley Snipes played the Marvel Comics character in three films between 1998 and...
- 4/13/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Los Angeles, April 13 (Ians) ‘X’ and ‘Pearl’ actress Mia Goth have bagged a role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to her resume, joining Marvel’s ‘Blade’.
The Marvel Studios film stars Oscar winner Mahershala Ali as the title vampire slayer, directed by Yann Demange from a script by Emmy nominee Michael Starrbury, which is said to be “darker than most MCU movies.”
Goth joins a star-studded cast that also includes Aaron Pierre and Delroy Lindo, but details of her role are being kept under wraps, reports ‘Variety’.
The ‘Blade’ reboot was first announced at the 2019 Comic-Con, where Marvel Studio chief Kevin Feige surprised Hall H by announcing Ali would take up the mantle of the infamous daywalker after Wesley Snipes played the Marvel Comics character in three films between 1998 and 2006.
‘Blade’ is currently slated to hit theatres on September 6, 2024 as the final film in Phase Five of the MCU.
Since...
The Marvel Studios film stars Oscar winner Mahershala Ali as the title vampire slayer, directed by Yann Demange from a script by Emmy nominee Michael Starrbury, which is said to be “darker than most MCU movies.”
Goth joins a star-studded cast that also includes Aaron Pierre and Delroy Lindo, but details of her role are being kept under wraps, reports ‘Variety’.
The ‘Blade’ reboot was first announced at the 2019 Comic-Con, where Marvel Studio chief Kevin Feige surprised Hall H by announcing Ali would take up the mantle of the infamous daywalker after Wesley Snipes played the Marvel Comics character in three films between 1998 and 2006.
‘Blade’ is currently slated to hit theatres on September 6, 2024 as the final film in Phase Five of the MCU.
Since...
- 4/13/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mia Goth is having quite the moment. Between the success of her character from Ti West's horror movies (1980s-set trilogy-capper Maxxxine just kicked off filming) and her scene-stealing turn in Infinity Pool, she's in demand and crushing it. Which has somewhat naturally put her on Marvel's radar, and she's landed a role in Blade opposite Mahershala Ali.
This being a Marvel movie, there are zero details on her character yet, nor do we know if she'll be on the heroic side, the villainous side, or somewhere in between.
Ali will play the titular Daywalker, a human-vampire hybrid thanks to his mother being bitten and killed by a blood-sucker during childbirth. A Marvel comics staple since the 1970s, he was most famously brought to screens by Wesley Snipes across three movies before the MCU was even in existence.
This Blade has had some development stumbles – original director Bassam Tariq left...
This being a Marvel movie, there are zero details on her character yet, nor do we know if she'll be on the heroic side, the villainous side, or somewhere in between.
Ali will play the titular Daywalker, a human-vampire hybrid thanks to his mother being bitten and killed by a blood-sucker during childbirth. A Marvel comics staple since the 1970s, he was most famously brought to screens by Wesley Snipes across three movies before the MCU was even in existence.
This Blade has had some development stumbles – original director Bassam Tariq left...
- 4/12/2023
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
Mia Goth has been turning heads in the genre world for quite some time. Take a look at our rankings of her work if you don't believe me.
I first took notice of her weirdo turn in the very bizarre and very cool Gore Verbinski flick "A Cure for Wellness" in 2016. Since then she has continued to impress onscreen, recently leading the Ti West series that so far contains "X" and "Pearl," with the final film in the terrifying trilogy, "MaXXXine," due out sometime in the next 12-ish months.
Recently, Goth has been rumored to be involved in a few high-profile projects, including Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein," and now she has another big franchise in front of her. Deadline is reporting that she will be joining Mahershala Ali in Marvel's "Blade" reboot. The details are vague, but Deadline seems pretty confident that she's gonna be the film's co-star.
"Blade...
I first took notice of her weirdo turn in the very bizarre and very cool Gore Verbinski flick "A Cure for Wellness" in 2016. Since then she has continued to impress onscreen, recently leading the Ti West series that so far contains "X" and "Pearl," with the final film in the terrifying trilogy, "MaXXXine," due out sometime in the next 12-ish months.
Recently, Goth has been rumored to be involved in a few high-profile projects, including Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein," and now she has another big franchise in front of her. Deadline is reporting that she will be joining Mahershala Ali in Marvel's "Blade" reboot. The details are vague, but Deadline seems pretty confident that she's gonna be the film's co-star.
"Blade...
- 4/12/2023
- by Eric Vespe
- Slash Film
“Infinity Pool” actress Mia Goth has joined the cast of Mahershala Ali’s “Blade,” according to an insider with knowledge of the project.
Yann Demange, a French-Algerian filmmaker whose previous credits include Jack O’Connell’s “71” and Matthew McConaughey’s “White Boy Rick,” is attached to direct the vampire-killing actioner.
Michael Starrbury, who has penned episodes of Netflix and Ava DuVernay’s “When They See Us” and “Colin in Black and White,” wrote the latest draft of the screenplay.
Assuming all goes well from here, production will begin in Atlanta in early 2023. While the film will reportedly be darker than a stereotypical Marvel romp, the extent this film will straddle the line between the safely PG-13 MCU entries and New Line Cinema’s original hard-r trilogy with Wesley Snipes remains to be seen.
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When Stephen Norrington’s “Blade” debuted in...
Yann Demange, a French-Algerian filmmaker whose previous credits include Jack O’Connell’s “71” and Matthew McConaughey’s “White Boy Rick,” is attached to direct the vampire-killing actioner.
Michael Starrbury, who has penned episodes of Netflix and Ava DuVernay’s “When They See Us” and “Colin in Black and White,” wrote the latest draft of the screenplay.
Assuming all goes well from here, production will begin in Atlanta in early 2023. While the film will reportedly be darker than a stereotypical Marvel romp, the extent this film will straddle the line between the safely PG-13 MCU entries and New Line Cinema’s original hard-r trilogy with Wesley Snipes remains to be seen.
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When Stephen Norrington’s “Blade” debuted in...
- 4/12/2023
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Mia Goth, who established herself as a rising talent in horror with last year’s X and Pearl, is jumping into the horror-centric side of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Goth is a late addition to Marvel Studios’ Blade, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
Blade stars Mahershala Ali as the titular half-human, half-vampire who spends his time hunting vampires to avenge his late mother. Yann Demange, the director known for Lovecraft Country, is at the helm of the project, which has a script by Michael Starrbury.
Comic book writer Marv Wolfman and artist Gene Colan introduced the world to Blade in 1973’s The Tomb of Dracula No. 10 and Wesley Snipes played Blade in a trilogy of films New Line released in the 2000s.
The new Blade, first announced at San Diego Comic-Con in 2019, has a release date of Sept. 6, 2024 and is expected to shoot in Atlanta. Marvel, meanwhile, has Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3...
Blade stars Mahershala Ali as the titular half-human, half-vampire who spends his time hunting vampires to avenge his late mother. Yann Demange, the director known for Lovecraft Country, is at the helm of the project, which has a script by Michael Starrbury.
Comic book writer Marv Wolfman and artist Gene Colan introduced the world to Blade in 1973’s The Tomb of Dracula No. 10 and Wesley Snipes played Blade in a trilogy of films New Line released in the 2000s.
The new Blade, first announced at San Diego Comic-Con in 2019, has a release date of Sept. 6, 2024 and is expected to shoot in Atlanta. Marvel, meanwhile, has Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3...
- 4/12/2023
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
After a massive year in 2022 with back-to-back buzzworthy performances in “X” and “Pearl,” Mia Goth has added a role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to her resume, joining Marvel’s “Blade.”
The Marvel Studios film stars Oscar winner Mahershala Ali as the title vampire slayer, directed by Yann Demange from a script by Emmy nominee Michael Starrbury, which is said to be “darker than most MCU movies.” Goth joins a star-studded cast that also includes Aaron Pierre and Delroy Lindo, but details of her role are being kept under wraps.
The “Blade” reboot was first announced at the 2019 Comic-Con, where Marvel Studio chief Kevin Feige surprised Hall H by announcing Ali would take up the mantle of the infamous daywalker after Wesley Snipes played the Marvel Comics character in three films between 1998 and 2006.
“Blade” is currently slated to hit theaters on Sept. 6, 2024 as the final film in Phase Five of the MCU.
The Marvel Studios film stars Oscar winner Mahershala Ali as the title vampire slayer, directed by Yann Demange from a script by Emmy nominee Michael Starrbury, which is said to be “darker than most MCU movies.” Goth joins a star-studded cast that also includes Aaron Pierre and Delroy Lindo, but details of her role are being kept under wraps.
The “Blade” reboot was first announced at the 2019 Comic-Con, where Marvel Studio chief Kevin Feige surprised Hall H by announcing Ali would take up the mantle of the infamous daywalker after Wesley Snipes played the Marvel Comics character in three films between 1998 and 2006.
“Blade” is currently slated to hit theaters on Sept. 6, 2024 as the final film in Phase Five of the MCU.
- 4/12/2023
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Mia Goth is ready to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Deadline reports that Mia Goth is set to join Mahershala Ali in Marvel Studios’ upcoming Blade movie.
Yann Demange (White Boy Rick) is set to direct the Blade movie, with Michael Starrbury (When They See Us) penning the script. In typical Marvel fashion, plot details for Blade are being kept under wraps at this time, and it’s also not known who Mia Goth might be playing. Any guesses?
The character of Blade was originally created by Marv Wolfman and Gene Colan for The Tomb of Dracula #10 in 1973. Blade is a half-mortal, half-immortal who hunts vampires in order to avenge his mother, who was killed by a vampire as she gave birth to him. Bassam Tariq (Mogul Mowgli) was originally attached to direct Blade, but he wound up stepping down last year, leaving Marvel to push pause on pre-production while they searched for a replacement.
Yann Demange (White Boy Rick) is set to direct the Blade movie, with Michael Starrbury (When They See Us) penning the script. In typical Marvel fashion, plot details for Blade are being kept under wraps at this time, and it’s also not known who Mia Goth might be playing. Any guesses?
The character of Blade was originally created by Marv Wolfman and Gene Colan for The Tomb of Dracula #10 in 1973. Blade is a half-mortal, half-immortal who hunts vampires in order to avenge his mother, who was killed by a vampire as she gave birth to him. Bassam Tariq (Mogul Mowgli) was originally attached to direct Blade, but he wound up stepping down last year, leaving Marvel to push pause on pre-production while they searched for a replacement.
- 4/12/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Mia Goth is on top of the world in the wake of star-making performances in X, Pearl and Infinity Pool, and Deadline reports tonight that Goth is now joining Marvel’s Blade movie!
No word yet on the character Goth will be sinking her teeth into. Stay tuned.
Marvel’s Blade reboot is part of the latest phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Oscar-winning actor Mahershala Ali is taking over the iconic vampire-slaying role.
Blade‘s current release date is September 6, 2024. Yann Demange is directing.
Demange directed ‘71 and White Boy Rick, as well as the premiere of “Lovecraft Country.”
Michael Starrbury (When They See Us) will be writing a new version of the screenplay.
The vampire-slaying character was created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist Gene Colan, introduced in July 1973’s The Tomb of Dracula #10. Wesley Snipes played Blade across three films from 1998 through 2004, and he was played by...
No word yet on the character Goth will be sinking her teeth into. Stay tuned.
Marvel’s Blade reboot is part of the latest phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Oscar-winning actor Mahershala Ali is taking over the iconic vampire-slaying role.
Blade‘s current release date is September 6, 2024. Yann Demange is directing.
Demange directed ‘71 and White Boy Rick, as well as the premiere of “Lovecraft Country.”
Michael Starrbury (When They See Us) will be writing a new version of the screenplay.
The vampire-slaying character was created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist Gene Colan, introduced in July 1973’s The Tomb of Dracula #10. Wesley Snipes played Blade across three films from 1998 through 2004, and he was played by...
- 4/12/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Exclusive: After spending the past year terrifying audiences and wowing critics, Pearl and X star Mia Goth looks ready to take her talents to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as sources tell Deadline she is set to join Mahershala Ali in Marvel Studios’ Blade.
Yann Demange is set to direct the pic, with Michael Starrbury on board to write the script and Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige producing. Ali is starring in the titular role.
Marvel could not be reached for comment.
Plot details are unknown at this time as well as who Goth would be playing.
Plans for a new incarnation of the Blade character, played by Wesley Snipes in a string of movies in the early 2000s, were revealed during Marvel’s senses-shattering presentation at San Diego Comic-Con in 2019.
Created as a supporting character by Marv Wolfman and Gene Colan, Blade first appeared in Tomb of Dracula No. 10 in 1973, becoming a cult favorite.
Yann Demange is set to direct the pic, with Michael Starrbury on board to write the script and Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige producing. Ali is starring in the titular role.
Marvel could not be reached for comment.
Plot details are unknown at this time as well as who Goth would be playing.
Plans for a new incarnation of the Blade character, played by Wesley Snipes in a string of movies in the early 2000s, were revealed during Marvel’s senses-shattering presentation at San Diego Comic-Con in 2019.
Created as a supporting character by Marv Wolfman and Gene Colan, Blade first appeared in Tomb of Dracula No. 10 in 1973, becoming a cult favorite.
- 4/12/2023
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Stephen Dorff is expressing his thoughts on modern superhero movies loud and clear.
The 49-year-old actor recently called the new wave of films, including Marvel’s upcoming “Blade” film, “worthless garbage,” questioning its chance of success against that of the original 1998 film, which he starred in as villain Deacon Frost with Wesley Snipes.
“God bless them, they’re making a bunch of money, but their movies suck,” Dorff said of Marvel in a recent interview with The Daily Beast.
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“Nobody’s going to remember them,” he added.
“How’s that PG ‘Blade’ movie going for you, that can’t get a director? Because anybody who goes there is going to be laughed at by everyone, because we already did it and made it the best,” the actor said, referring to the fact that Marvel Studios...
The 49-year-old actor recently called the new wave of films, including Marvel’s upcoming “Blade” film, “worthless garbage,” questioning its chance of success against that of the original 1998 film, which he starred in as villain Deacon Frost with Wesley Snipes.
“God bless them, they’re making a bunch of money, but their movies suck,” Dorff said of Marvel in a recent interview with The Daily Beast.
Read More: Stephen Dorff ‘Felt Bad’ About ‘S**t Talking’ Scarlett Johansson And ‘Black Widow’
“Nobody’s going to remember them,” he added.
“How’s that PG ‘Blade’ movie going for you, that can’t get a director? Because anybody who goes there is going to be laughed at by everyone, because we already did it and made it the best,” the actor said, referring to the fact that Marvel Studios...
- 1/27/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
‘White Boy Rick’ and ‘Lovecraft Country’ helmer Yann Demange has been set as the director for Marvel’s forthcoming vampire action thriller ‘Blade.’
Demange replaces Bassam Tariq (Mogul Mowgli) who parted ways on the production in September due to “creative differences”.
Michael Starrbury, who earned an Emmy nomination for penning an episode of Ava DuVernay’s drama, ‘When They See Us,’ has been hired to pen a brand new script for the project. Marhershala Ali is still on board to play the titular character.
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Details are being kept under wraps but sources say the new intent is for Blade to be dark and grittier in tone, falling on the edgier side of Marvel’s world.
Production is now due to commence in Atlanta in 2023, maintaining Blade’s release date which is set for September 6, 2024.
Demange is best...
Demange replaces Bassam Tariq (Mogul Mowgli) who parted ways on the production in September due to “creative differences”.
Michael Starrbury, who earned an Emmy nomination for penning an episode of Ava DuVernay’s drama, ‘When They See Us,’ has been hired to pen a brand new script for the project. Marhershala Ali is still on board to play the titular character.
Also in news – Bradley Cooper to star in Steven Spielberg’s ‘Bullitt’ project
Details are being kept under wraps but sources say the new intent is for Blade to be dark and grittier in tone, falling on the edgier side of Marvel’s world.
Production is now due to commence in Atlanta in 2023, maintaining Blade’s release date which is set for September 6, 2024.
Demange is best...
- 11/22/2022
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
There was disappointment back in September when we learned that Mogul Mowgli director Bassam Tariq had departed the MCU take on Blade, with Mahershala Ali starring as the Daywalker. But after Team Marvel hit pause on the film and shifted the release date to allow a proper search for his replacement, a filmmaker has been found: '71 and Lovecraft Country director Yann Demange is taking the job.
While Tariq's departure had been chalked up to scheduling issues, it now appears he had the infamous creative differences with the studio. And after reports of script issues, Michael Starrbury, who earned an Emmy nomination for an episode of Ava DuVernay’s drama When They See Us, is on board to overhaul the screenplay. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the tone is dark and gritty.
Though the plan had been to kick off shooting this month, the issues mean that production is being bumped back to next year,...
While Tariq's departure had been chalked up to scheduling issues, it now appears he had the infamous creative differences with the studio. And after reports of script issues, Michael Starrbury, who earned an Emmy nomination for an episode of Ava DuVernay’s drama When They See Us, is on board to overhaul the screenplay. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the tone is dark and gritty.
Though the plan had been to kick off shooting this month, the issues mean that production is being bumped back to next year,...
- 11/22/2022
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
Marvel’s “Blade” franchise is starting over creatively. After losing its original director, Bassam Tariq, who parted ways with the studio earlier this year, Marvel has not only found a new director but a new writer and appears to be starting from scratch.
According to THR, Yann Demange has signed on to direct the film and hired Michael Starrbury to write a new script.
Continue reading Marvel’s ‘Blade’ Starts Over With New Director Yann Demange & New Writer at The Playlist.
According to THR, Yann Demange has signed on to direct the film and hired Michael Starrbury to write a new script.
Continue reading Marvel’s ‘Blade’ Starts Over With New Director Yann Demange & New Writer at The Playlist.
- 11/21/2022
- by Edward Davis
- The Playlist
Just under two months after losing original helmer Bassam Tariq, Marvel Studios has hired both a new director and a new screenwriter for its upcoming “Blade” reboot with Mahershala Ali.
Yann Demange, a French-Algerian filmmaker whose previous credits include Jack O’Connell’s “71” and Matthew McConaughey’s “White Boy Rick,” has signed on to direct the vampire-killing actioner. Michael Starrbury, who has penned episodes of Netflix and Ava DuVernay’s “When They See Us” and “Colin in Black and White,” will write a new screenplay.
While the film has already been pushed from Nov. 6, 2023 to Sept. 6, 2024, Marvel Studios did not rush to find a replacement filmmaker. Sources confirm that Marvel was taking their time to find the right candidate. Assuming all goes well from here, production will begin in Atlanta in early 2023. While the film will reportedly be darker than a stereotypical Marvel romp, the extent this film will straddle...
Yann Demange, a French-Algerian filmmaker whose previous credits include Jack O’Connell’s “71” and Matthew McConaughey’s “White Boy Rick,” has signed on to direct the vampire-killing actioner. Michael Starrbury, who has penned episodes of Netflix and Ava DuVernay’s “When They See Us” and “Colin in Black and White,” will write a new screenplay.
While the film has already been pushed from Nov. 6, 2023 to Sept. 6, 2024, Marvel Studios did not rush to find a replacement filmmaker. Sources confirm that Marvel was taking their time to find the right candidate. Assuming all goes well from here, production will begin in Atlanta in early 2023. While the film will reportedly be darker than a stereotypical Marvel romp, the extent this film will straddle...
- 11/21/2022
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
Marvel's "Blade" has just found its director (again). Deadline is now reporting that "Lovecraft Country" director and "White Boy Rick" filmmaker Yann Demange will step in to replace Bassam Tariq, who was originally slated to direct the film but stepped down in September. The movie looks to be getting a pretty big revamp, as the outlet also reports that a new screenwriter is on board. Michael Starrbury, whose writing credits include "Colin in Black & White" and the masterful fourth episode of Ava DuVernay's series "When They See Us," is reportedly set to pen a new script for the film.
Furthermore, The Hollywood Reporter says that "Blade" still plans to make its current release date of September 6, 2024, which was moved from its original 2023 release date after Tariq's exit. At the time, the studio cited "continued shifts in our production schedule" as the first director's reason for leaving in a statement to THR.
Furthermore, The Hollywood Reporter says that "Blade" still plans to make its current release date of September 6, 2024, which was moved from its original 2023 release date after Tariq's exit. At the time, the studio cited "continued shifts in our production schedule" as the first director's reason for leaving in a statement to THR.
- 11/21/2022
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Marvel Studios’ “Blade,” starring Oscar winner Mahershala Ali, has found its new director in Yann Demange.
The “Lovecraft Country” and “White Boy Rick” director takes the reins of the vampire slayer movie from Bassam Tariq, who exited the production in September. He will direct from a brand new script by Emmy nominee Michael Starrbury, which is said to be “darker than most MCU movies.”
After Tariq’s departure from the project, which was set to begin production in November, Marvel Studios focused on revamping the story and putting the right team in place, ultimately entering negotiations with Demange. Starrbury also replaces screenwriter Stacy Osei-Kuffour who was originally tapped to write the film’s script.
Last month, Disney delayed “Blade” from its planned Nov. 3, 2023, release date to Sept. 6, 2024, following the production pause. With Demange in place, production on the film, which also stars Delroy Lindo and Aaron Pierre, is set to resume in Atlanta next year.
The “Lovecraft Country” and “White Boy Rick” director takes the reins of the vampire slayer movie from Bassam Tariq, who exited the production in September. He will direct from a brand new script by Emmy nominee Michael Starrbury, which is said to be “darker than most MCU movies.”
After Tariq’s departure from the project, which was set to begin production in November, Marvel Studios focused on revamping the story and putting the right team in place, ultimately entering negotiations with Demange. Starrbury also replaces screenwriter Stacy Osei-Kuffour who was originally tapped to write the film’s script.
Last month, Disney delayed “Blade” from its planned Nov. 3, 2023, release date to Sept. 6, 2024, following the production pause. With Demange in place, production on the film, which also stars Delroy Lindo and Aaron Pierre, is set to resume in Atlanta next year.
- 11/21/2022
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Bassam Tariq (Mogul Mowgli) had been attached to direct Blade for Marvel Studios for more than a year, but he wound up stepping down in September, leaving Marvel to push pause on pre-production while they searched for a replacement. It turns out that the search didn’t take all that long as Yann Demange (White Boy Rick) has signed on to direct Blade.
When Marvel Studios decided to pause pre-production on Blade, they realized the project needed a more in-depth creative overhaul than they suspected. This meant tossing out the script from previous writer Stacy Osei-Kuffour (Watchmen) and starting from scratch. Michael Starrbury (When They See Us) has now been brought on to write a brand-new script for Blade, with sources saying that star Mahershala Ali was “personally involved” in selecting the new writer. Production on Blade is expected to kick off in Atlanta in 2023, with the film set for a September 6, 2024 release.
When Marvel Studios decided to pause pre-production on Blade, they realized the project needed a more in-depth creative overhaul than they suspected. This meant tossing out the script from previous writer Stacy Osei-Kuffour (Watchmen) and starting from scratch. Michael Starrbury (When They See Us) has now been brought on to write a brand-new script for Blade, with sources saying that star Mahershala Ali was “personally involved” in selecting the new writer. Production on Blade is expected to kick off in Atlanta in 2023, with the film set for a September 6, 2024 release.
- 11/21/2022
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
“Blade” has found a new director. Yann Demange, best known for directing the pilot of HBO’s “Lovecraft Country” and the films “’71” and “White Boy Rick,” has joined the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe vampire film. THR first reported the news. IndieWire has reached out to Marvel representatives.
In addition, Michael Starrbury has been hired to pen a new script for the feature, which stars Mahershala Ali as the Marvel Comics vampire character. Starrbury was nominated for an Emmy in 2019 for his work on Ava DuVernay’s Netflix limited series “When They See Us.”
The news comes after the original director, Bassam Tariq, left the film in September, parting ways with the project just two months before production began in November in Atlanta.
“Due to continued shifts in our production schedule, Bassam is no longer moving forward as director of ‘Blade’ but will remain an executive producer on the film,...
In addition, Michael Starrbury has been hired to pen a new script for the feature, which stars Mahershala Ali as the Marvel Comics vampire character. Starrbury was nominated for an Emmy in 2019 for his work on Ava DuVernay’s Netflix limited series “When They See Us.”
The news comes after the original director, Bassam Tariq, left the film in September, parting ways with the project just two months before production began in November in Atlanta.
“Due to continued shifts in our production schedule, Bassam is no longer moving forward as director of ‘Blade’ but will remain an executive producer on the film,...
- 11/21/2022
- by Wilson Chapman and Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
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