After a period of uncertainty and delays, the highly anticipated remake of ” blade ” from Wonder finally seems to be taking shape, with filming scheduled for fall 2024. This news comes after a hectic production, which was marked by difficulties in developing the script and several postponements of the start date. According to data from Dark horizonsforwarded by Weekly productionthe production schedule would coincide with the expected release of the film November 7, 2025although some speculation mentions a possible extension to 2026.
Since the announcement in 2019 from Mahershala Ali In the title role, enthusiasm for this project has only grown. Alia two-time Oscar-winning actor, even gave a preview of his performance by lending his voice for a cameo in the post-credits scene of “Eternal ” In 2021. However, since this announcement, the project “ blade » encountered several obstacles, including the strikes of the screenwriters of the Writers Guild of America In 2023 and actors of the SAG-AFTRAwhich slows its progress.
Despite these challenges Mahershala Ali recently shared a reassuring message about the film’s progress and expressed optimism about the direction the project is headed. “ We’re working on it” he said, emphasizing his enthusiasm for the creative team involved in developing the script and directing.
“ blade“, since his first appearance in Marvel Comics in 1973 in ” Tomb of Dracula #10“, has long been a fan-favorite character. The first film” blade ” with Wesley SnipesPublished in 1998, not only launched a film trilogy but also inspired a television series. Although the television series only lasted one season, the cultural impact and legacy of ” blade » remain undeniable.
With Mahershala Ali Lead actors and upcoming filming, the remake of “ blade » is shaping up to be an important new step in the evolution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Fans of the vampire hunter are eagerly waiting to see how this new incarnation of the hero will bring freshness and innovation to the saga and, above all, whether the MCU will be reborn after a disastrous start in Phase 5.