Tha Realest
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Because it was announced five years ago, the script still isn’t finished, it’s about to have its third director attached (maybe), and the lead is 50, or 8 years older than Snipes when he starred in his last Blade film.
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MARVEL's Blade starring Mahershala Ali
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I know someone who didn't read the linked article!!
MoonRakerSCM
Well-Known Member
Why are you saying this? It's so weird.
There's no *could* think some sort of problem as *possible*...
The film was to start production in fall 2022, lost a huge creative force, then got delayed due to strikes, and has now lost rhe replacement creative force. Those arent *possible* problems. They've happened.
Here, you're basically saying a big company like Disney shouldv'e handled this... down pat.
Here, you then list problems that any studio could have faced (and often do). Again, these are the problems laid out in the link I posted, so, I know about them, because, I read the links I post. But your first post glosses over actual problems that a studio could have had because of real world issues.
You basically changed the goal post... on yourself.
MoonRakerSCM
Well-Known Member
Goal post... right... whatever dude.
Disney Irish
Premium Member
From what I've read Demange is fairly hard to work with as a director. So possible he clashed with cast and crew, and so both he and Marvel decided to part ways as it wasn't the best fit. Schedules can also be a factor, as delays happen he might have been committed to other projects that had since taken him away leading him to leave the project.
Personally I wouldn't call that chaos, but if that is what some want to call it I don't hold that against anyone. The only thing I hope is that they find a new director quickly and get to filming. This movie will probably be delayed again into 2026 as Marvel only wants to have a max of 3 films per year, I would guest February 2026 but we'll see.
Personally I wouldn't call that chaos, but if that is what some want to call it I don't hold that against anyone. The only thing I hope is that they find a new director quickly and get to filming. This movie will probably be delayed again into 2026 as Marvel only wants to have a max of 3 films per year, I would guest February 2026 but we'll see.
Tha Realest
Well-Known Member
I read it - I just find it unpersuasive in support of your “no reason for pessimism” approach.
This production has a lot working against it. It now has to find another director, its third. It’s had a half dozen scriptwriters. The next director would seemingly want more input on the story, leading to further delays, or will be a hired gun type that’ll shoot what’s been approved.
There are few films that have gone through such a production process and have 1) actually been made, or 2) actually turned out good.
Screamface
Well-Known Member
A Blade film should be hard. It isn't trying to ice skate uphill.
The entire direction of the MCU at the moment is failing, and one has to assume this is why they can't settle on a direction for Blade, because ultimately it doesn't fit the direction they have been heading with the MCU. As it isn't a franchise lead by a young women. Which is why scripts focussing on Blade's daughter have been stalling the development.
One also has to assume with the struggling direction of the MCU, schedules and projects changing. There probably isn't an easy way to introduce the X-Men and Vampires into it. Which is fine, don't integrate it. Have it stand alone.
Anyway, well all know the inevitable. This will become a lame Disney+ series if it ever sees the light of day.
The entire direction of the MCU at the moment is failing, and one has to assume this is why they can't settle on a direction for Blade, because ultimately it doesn't fit the direction they have been heading with the MCU. As it isn't a franchise lead by a young women. Which is why scripts focussing on Blade's daughter have been stalling the development.
One also has to assume with the struggling direction of the MCU, schedules and projects changing. There probably isn't an easy way to introduce the X-Men and Vampires into it. Which is fine, don't integrate it. Have it stand alone.
Anyway, well all know the inevitable. This will become a lame Disney+ series if it ever sees the light of day.
Disney Irish
Premium Member
What's funny is on the comics side Marvel just started a new event series called Blood Hunt. Classic Marvel vampire story, the whole world goes dark and vampires come out and take over the world. And the Avengers and Blade, as well as others, have to save the world. I haven't read it as there is no digital release yet, but they should really turn this into a movie(s) for the MCU.
Tha Realest
Well-Known Member
There have already been two excellent Blade films and a so-so series. I’ll be interested to see where this falls, if it ever sees the light of day.
Which it can! Because he is a daywalker.
Casper Gutman
Well-Known Member
We know Feige has recently returned to day-to-day oversight of the MCU with a mandate to bring existing projects in line with his vision. Why is anyone surprised films are being retooled?
Screamface
Well-Known Member
There have already been two excellent Blade films and a so-so series. I’ll be interested to see where this falls, if it ever sees the light of day.
Which it can! Because he is a daywalker.
You also watched the TV series? I thought I was the only one!
I know I thought the show was alright, but my memory at this point doesn't extend much further than the main actress was hot. Which might speak to the age I was when I watched it.
I don't know why Disney wouldn't just go to David S. Goyer and Guillermo del Toro and say, "Make another."
Serpico Jones
Well-Known Member
Because that would make too much sense. Also, Guillermo del Toro is not a Disney director since he actually has a vision and a point of view.
Casper Gutman
Well-Known Member
Unlike, say, Sam Raimi.
Why ‘Blade’ Can’t Cut Through Development Hell
Hampered by strikes and a changing studio strategy, Marvel’s Mahershala Ali-starring vampire thriller is a case study in stops and starts
www.hollywoodreporter.com
Blade: Mia Goth Reportedly Still Attached to Marvel Reboot
Goth will join Mahershala Ali in Marvel Studios' reboot.
Exactly… I am one of those who enjoyed Doctor Strange: MOM…. It was a Sam Rami film in the MCU…. I would be interested in a del Toro. Blade film
Henry Mystic
Author of "A Manor of Fact"
This is really good casting
Mahershala Ali to Star in Marvel’s ‘Blade’ Reboot
Marvel is rebooting the "Blade" series, and has cast Mahershala Ali to star.variety.com
Disappointed they didnt get Wesley Snipes to come back
Is this dry humor? You're responding to a post and article from 5 years ago.
