Mar 28, 2020 · Mahershala Ali is a tremendous performer that has already been in the MCU and will be entering the fold again. Allow us to explain. He was the primary antagonist on Luke Cage, and he will be playing Blade in a future MCU film. Nevertheless, this man would have been an incredible Black Panther.

Jun 27, 2024 · According to sources, Ali sees Blade as his shot at a Black Panther type of legacy – a major superhero movie with a Black lead that, after so long of fans waiting for it to arrive, is almost guaranteed to do massive numbers at the box office.

Jun 21, 2024 · It's come out that Mahershala Ali and Marvel reportedly see Blade as another Black Panther. That might be a major reason they struggle to get the movie made.

Jun 21, 2024 · Mahershala Ali envisions his role in the MCU's 'Blade' as his own 'Black Panther,' aiming for a franchise-defining impact.

Ali has envisioned Blade as his Black Panther, according to sources. Demange’s Blade was batting its wings toward a shoot starting in May 2023 and hired yet another writer, True Detective creator Nic Pizzolatto, also an Ali pick, to bring the script over the finish line.

Oct 23, 2024 · Blade has been equated with Black Panther by Ali, which would be a terrible approach for the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, if not in his standalone project, Blade could appear in a slew of other films and shows, just like he did in Eternals.

Jun 21, 2024 · In 2019, Marvel Studios announced the casting of Mahershala Ali to reprise the iconic role of Blade. Even after multiple setbacks, Blade’s unwavering spirit persists. A recent THR report claims that Ali is “increasingly frustrated” by the ‘Blade’ delays.

Feb 25, 2019 · LOS ANGELES – (AP) Black excellence was on display Sunday night at the Oscars as 6 major awards went to Black people including a first-time win for Spike Lee for adapted screenplay for “Black Kkklansman.” Regina King and Mahershala Ali swept the Best Supporting category for their work in “If Beale Street Could Talk” and […]

Aug 9, 2022 · Mahershala Ali's blood-sucking epic comes to theaters on November 3, 2023, with filming set to begin this October.

Feb 2, 2023 · When Oscar winner Mahershala Ali and his producing partners made the rounds last year, pitching an adaptation of Jean Hanff Korelitz’s bestselling novel The Plot, it sparked a bidding war.