Screen Crush's Ryan Arian announced during a live stream that the "Blade" movie, starring Mahersula Ali and originally set to include Mia Goth, is reportedly canceled. This information comes from journalist and known leaker, Dan Schneider, who has a reputation for reliability in such matters.
The cancellation is intriguing for a few reasons, one being that "Blade" was set to take a scaled-down approach with a budget between $40-50 million. This decision was seen by some as a move towards tactile realism rather than heavy reliance on CGI, a trend visible in many successful franchises like "Lord of the Rings."
Despite this setback, Schneider mentioned that Blade’s character would still appear in an upcoming movie "Midnight Suns." This suggests Marvel is rethinking its strategy amidst various production challenges.
The production history of "Blade" has been tumultuous since its announcement in July 2019. The project has seen several directors and writers come and go, including Basam Tariq and Stacy Ael Kufer. The script underwent numerous iterations, with Nick Puzzelado joining as one of the last known writers before its reported cancellation.
Viewers during the live stream shared frustration but also hope for future appearances of Blade, especially in the potential "Midnight Suns" ensemble film, which fans are eager to see developed.