As Blade faces yet another setback following the departure of director Yann DeMange, rumors about the film’s villain have taken a positive turn in the production and Wesley Snipes’ take on the matter.
The Blade movie has gone through a lot of turmoil with multiple screenwriters and now at least two directors leaving the project. Fans are worried if this Marvel Studios reboot will ever see the light of day. First announced at the Hall H panel in 2019, where Kevin Feige introduced Mahershala Ali as the MCU’s new Day Walker, the lack of a script or creative team at the time now seems like a questionable decision.
Snipes breaks the silence.
It’s been five years since Blade’s plot was released, and much has been said about the current state of the film. Now, the latest to enter the conversation is the original Daywalker, Wesley Snipes. With his experience and legacy in the franchise, the comments always generate interest and speculation.
Popular contributor @MyTimeToShineH has shared a possible update on the upcoming Vampire Slayer movie, revealing that the film is still in development despite its lack of a director. However, Ali thinks of leaving the project completely. While this claim is questionable, it’s understandable that the actor might be upset, especially after it was reported that Yan Demange left the project because Ali didn’t see him as the right director.
A recognizable villain
Leake also mentioned that Dracula was in the final draft of Michael Green’s script with the idea of establishing Midnight Suns. This inclusion may excite fans, as Dracula is an iconic villain in the Blade comics, and his presence could open up new narrative avenues in the MCU.
On a positive note, he presents an essay that explores the controversial path of realism regarding the various contemporary aspects of the film. According to the outlet, veteran Marvel screenwriter Eric Pearson, known for his work on ‘Fantastic Four’, ‘Black Widow’ and ‘Thor: Ragnarok’, has been hired to pen the script. Pearson appears to be the man to take the scripts to the finish line, which could be a very promising sign that Blade is finally marking its time in the sun.
An uncertain but promising future
With Comic-Con and D23 approaching, there’s hope that Marvel Studios will share an official update on Blade and the show. However, as time goes by, it seems more and more likely that the film will meet its scheduled release date of November 7, 2025.
As for Snipes, his take on the recent changes remains the same. The actor, who played the character in the original trilogy, has expressed his support for Mahershala Ali and the reboot, although he expressed concern about the challenges faced in the project. In previous interviews, Snipes has mentioned the importance of staying true to the spirit of the character and hopes the new film will capture the essence of what made Blade iconic.
Blade has generated a lot of anticipation and despite the setbacks, it remains one of the most anticipated films in the Marvel Universe. Fans are eager to see how the story unfolds and how Mahershala Ali handles the role of Day Walker. Meanwhile, the industry and fans will be keeping a close eye on the upcoming updates, hoping that Marvel will overcome the challenges and deliver a movie that lives up to expectations.