Excitement for the ‘Blade’ Reboot
Fans who love comic-con remember this moment back in 2019. Marvel stole the show in San Diego by announcing a ‘Blade’ reboot. All were excited to learn that Mahershala Ali, the Oscar-winning actor, would star as Blade in new MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) movie. Now, hey, we are in 2024 and we are still giddy with anticipation.
However, we only got a taste of Mahershala Ali’s Blade in the ‘Eternals’ movie of 2021, when he voice cameod. Yeah, we’re all wondering what’s going on. Why is this taking so long?
Marvel’s Careful Development: All About Perfection
On this topic, Kevin Feige, the producer at Marvel Studios, had some things to share. Fresh off the press tour for the newly released ‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ he decided to fill us in on the ‘Blade’ situation.
Turns out, Marvel is not in a rush to finish the ‘Blade’ reboot. As Feige explains it, they are trying to make the perfect ‘Blade’ movie. And if creating an awesome movie means taking time, they will do exactly that. This quality-first approach bears similarities with past successes such as ‘Deadpool’, an R-rated flick just like what they aim for ‘Blade’.
A Game Changer?
With ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ also being an R-rated film, it begs the question whether this will influence the direction of ‘Blade’. According to Feige, the creators are focused on delivering nothing but the best for fans. Indeed, an R-rated ‘Blade’ could bring an edginess to match its character.
An Evolving Set
Initially, Yann Demange was certain to direct the movie. He even confirmed rumours of an R-rated ‘Blade’ last November. But wait, plot twist. He’s now out of the director’s chair, just like Bassam Tariq, the guy before him. We are now on the edge of our seats wondering who’ll occupy the hot seat next.
Is His Patience Wearing Thin?
So, all these developments are happening, but what about our star, Mahershala Ali? Whispers around place Ali as slightly frustrated due to the slow development of the ‘Blade’ project. No one can blame him, right? Especially since Delroy Lindo and Aaron Pierre were written off the script and exited the project.
Still, not everyone seems troubled. Mia Goth, who might play the villain Lilith, is cool with the delay. In fact, she believes this reveals Marvel’s commitment to making the movie great.
In Conclusion: A Promise of Quality
Despite all this talk, we know Marvel’s aim is to create a quality ‘Blade’ reboot over rushing and making something less than perfect. We’ve had some hiccups, but if we take Feige’s words seriously, our patience might just be rewarded with a great new chapter in the MCU. So, what are your thoughts on this? Share them below!
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