Blade Reboot Will Be Darker Than Any Other MCU Movie

According to reports, the upcoming Marvel reboot of Blade will be darker than anything else in the MCU. With the intention of creating something far gloomier and more horrific than the rest of the immensely popular series, Blade will be directed by Yann Demange and written by Michael Starrbury.

You’re in for some bad news, Marvel fans: the Blade reboot has been delayed. Having lost its director, Mahershala Ali’s vampire movie is looking for a new one. Originally slated to release on 3rd November 2023, the film will now be released in 2024. Delroy Lindo will join Ali as the human-vampire hybrid, but his role has not been revealed. Aaron Pierre, star of The Underground Railroad, has also signed on. Deadline previously reported that Pierre has signed on for an important role in the film.

In 1973, Blade was created as a supporting character in Marvel’s comic universe, and he was portrayed by Wesley Snipes on the silver screen. Blade’s backstory – a half-vampire named Eric Brooks determined to exterminate all bloodsuckers using his skills and supernatural abilities – will make for a very different entry to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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During Marvel’s presentation at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, a new Blade was unveiled. In the Eternals post-credits scene, Ali’s voice can be heard, but little else is known about Marvel’s take on the character. How will Ali’s new Blade differ from the original? Is there any information on the cast or has anything been released yet? Below is everything we currently know about the Blade reboot.

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The premiere date has been changed to 6th September 2024. Previously, it was scheduled for release on 3rd November 2023. In addition to being part of Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase Five and The Multiverse Saga, the film will be released in 2023. Mahershala Ali joined Kevin Feige on stage at San Diego Comic-Con 2019 to announce the film.

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Mahershala Ali has been cast in the lead role of Blade, the half-vampire daywalker who hunts down creatures of the night in the Marvel universe. In addition to playing Cornell “Cottonmouth” Stokes in Netflix’s Marvel series Luke Cage and in Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse, Ali has a strong superhero pedigree, and it appears he played a key role in getting Blade made. Upon winning his Best Supporting Actor Oscar for Green Book, Ali contacted Marvel boss Kevin Feige to arrange a meeting and pitched the idea of a Blade movie starring him.

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According to rumors, Blade will also introduce Blade’s daughter, Fallon Grey, alongside Ali’s Daywalker. There have been reports circulating for some time that 14-year-old actress Milan Ray, best known for her roles in The Wonder Years and Modern Love, has been cast in the Marvel movie, with many speculating that she will play Fallon Grey, a character who will play a major role in the MCU going forward.

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