Wesley Snipes Jokes About MCU’s ‘Blade’ Reboot Amid Publicized Issues: “Daywalkers make it look easy, don’t they?”

One highly anticipated Marvel Studios project that faced issues long before the strikes began is ‘Blade.’ This MCU movie follows Eric Brooks, the iconic vampire hunter from the comics, and serves as a reboot of the popular ‘Blade’ trilogy that helped pave the way for today’s MCU.

Summarizing all the problems ‘Blade’ has encountered is difficult. The film’s star, Mahershala Ali, pitched the project to the studio a long time ago and was officially announced as Blade in 2018. Since then, it has faced ongoing script problems, leading to multiple changes in writers throughout its development.

Recently, the ‘Blade’ movie lost its director, Yann Demange, who departed from the project. While the official reason for his exit wasn’t provided, it was described as “amicable.” Industry insiders later reported that Demange left in March, with Mahershala Ali allegedly finding him difficult to work with.

Rumors are now circulating that Ali is also considering leaving the project. His attorney has expressed frustration that the movie hasn’t been filmed yet, despite six years of development and planning. Ali has been rumored to be eyeing a role in the ‘Jurassic World’ franchise, and fans are speculating that he might soon withdraw from ‘Blade’ due to “scheduling” conflicts.

Wesley Snipes, who played Blade in the original trilogy, took the opportunity to comment on the chaotic development of the reboot with a humorous post on X, seemingly poking fun at the MCU’s struggles.

When the ‘Blade’ reboot was first announced, fans hoped Wesley Snipes might return to his iconic role. However, back then, he was deemed “too old,” and the situation hasn’t improved since. Rumors, allegations, and some confirmed past behavioral issues have surfaced, which the studio likely wants to avoid associating with.

Recently, there were rumors that Snipes might return as a variant of Blade, but the actor himself seemingly debunked this on X. It seems this reboot situation provides entertainment for Snipes. If the movie never materializes, he can rest assured that he remains one of Marvel’s most iconic superheroes who once played a pivotal role in saving the company from bankruptcy.

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