Mahershala Ali’s Demands For Blade Script Sparks Creative Clash With Marvel Studios

Blade Star Mahershala Ali Reportedly Demands Changes To The Script For His Upcoming Solo Outing In The MCU

By Amitabh Mukherji
March 12,2023
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Blade, one of the most anticipated movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). It has faced multiple delays and changes since its announcement at San Diego Comic-Con 2019. With the latest reports indicating that its star, Mahershala Ali, is demanding changes to the script. Fans are eager to know what’s happening behind the scenes.

Mahershala Ali’s Blade Script Demands

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Mahershala Ali as Blade, fan art

According to insider Jeff Sneider on The Hot Mic podcast, Ali has been heavily involved in Blade’s story process. Demanding script changes all the time in recent months. Ali, who was instrumental in getting the project off the ground, feels that Blade is his movie and has been working to infuse his vision into its story and direction.

This news comes at a time when Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has reportedly been stretched thin overseeing numerous projects while dealing with issues in Blade and across the rest of the MCU. Marvel Studios has not commented on this report.

Will Ali’s Demands Make Blade Work?

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Blade

Ali’s passion for Blade has been well-documented over the past few years. And it’s clear that he wants to impart as much of his own influence as possible on Eric Brooks’ long-awaited MCU debut. As a multiple-time Oscar-winner, Ali’s creative genius could potentially be a great asset to the movie.

After making his MCU debut via a voiceover cameo in Eternals. Fans are excited to see what the half-vampire will do once he’s fully introduced and bringing his supernatural adventures to the big screen. Blade is currently set to debut in theaters on September 6, 2024.

What’s Next for Blade?

The MCU's Blade
The MCU’s Blade

While fans eagerly await Blade’s release, it’s unclear how Ali’s demands will impact the final product. With Marvel Studios known for their meticulous planning and attention to detail. It’s possible that the changes Ali is requesting could greatly benefit the movie. Whatever happens, fans are eagerly anticipating the first solo outing for one of Marvel’s most iconic antiheroes.