“Blade” Reboot Struggles: Inside Marvel’s Long Road to Production with Mahershala Ali
San Diego, California – “Blade,” Marvel’s iconic vampire slayer, has had a tumultuous journey to the big screen, spanning various changes and delays. The film, starring Mahershala Ali as the titular character, encountered numerous obstacles, including the COVID-19 pandemic and guild strikes, causing multiple release date shifts, director changes, and screenplay adjustments. Despite the challenges, Marvel Studios remains committed to bringing “Blade” to fruition with Ali in the lead role. In July 2019, Marvel Studios …