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Mahershala Ali Embraces Blade Role Amid Marvel Delays

7/7/2025

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Mahershala Ali is still excited to take on the role of Blade, even after six long years of production delays. In a light-hearted interview, he poked fun at Marvel's struggles. Marvel CEO Kevin Feige reassured fans of their dedication to the project, expressing their love for both the character and Ali's performance. Meanwhile, costumes meant for Blade found new life in Ryan Coogler’s film "Sinners."

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Mahershala Ali is still excited to take on the role of Blade, even after six long years of production delays. In a light-hearted interview, he poked fun at Marvel's struggles. Marvel CEO Kevin Feige reassured fans of their dedication to the project, expressing their love for both the character and Ali's performance. Meanwhile, costumes meant for Blade found new life in Ryan Coogler’s film "Sinners."