Rather than taking the Fantastic Four cast to Comic-Con as a strong indication of their confidence in the film, Kevin Feige chose an exclusive press interview at Marvel Studios instead.
Among the topics they tackled is Blade, where Kevin Feige spins more BS than Rumpelstiltskin.
What did Kevin Feige say about Blade?
In my perspective, Kevin Feige explains the reason behind the delay in progressing with the Blade project. As he put it through Deadline, “I didn’t want to dress Ali up in a leather suit and have him start slaying vampires.
Feige stated: “We felt that starting with a good script for Blade and making it exceptional during production wasn’t something we could confidently achieve. We didn’t wish to put Mahershala in such a position, nor ourselves.
In a nutshell, it seems Marvel Studios is planning a Blade movie, but with a twist: instead of focusing on the titular vampire slayer himself, they’re aiming for his daughter to take center stage. This aligns with Kevin Feige’s strategy post-Endgame and Captain Marvel, as he tends to introduce fresh characters into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Interestingly, Mahershala Ali, who was initially attached to play Blade, reportedly had reservations about this direction, yet it appears these concerns were not addressed during recent interviews.
As a cinephile delving into the world of Marvel productions, I can confirm that Kevin Feige shared some fascinating insights about the development of Blade. They’ve crafted no less than four distinct versions, two of which were period pieces, one nestled in the vibrant 1930s era. After careful consideration, they’ve decided to anchor this reimagining in our contemporary times, a decision that has become the focal point of their creative efforts.
Via Variety, Feige also blamed the “too much content” excuse on Blade not moving forward.
As a die-hard movie enthusiast, I can tell you that Feige once shared his thoughts, saying: “It needed to stand out. It was during the era when we started demanding, ‘Nothing but exceptionally brilliant.’ And it wasn’t exceptionally brilliant at the time.
Mahershala Ali ready for Blade
At the 2019 Comic-Con, I first learned about a project called Blade. Since then, it seems to have experienced some turbulence, as I’ve noticed at least two different directors have been involved, without any new one being appointed yet. Rumors circulate that at least six writers have contributed to this project, but currently, there doesn’t appear to be anyone leading the way forward.
During the publicity for the launch of “Jurassic World Rebirth”, Mahershala Ali playfully dodged questions about Blade. He told Scarlett Johansson, “Keep me out of this discussion“. In a separate interview, he expressed his readiness by saying, “Contact Marvel. I’m all set. Tell them I’m ready.
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