Blade has lost yet another key part of its crew! TheWrap reports that Marvel Studios has officially parted ways with director Yann Demange.
Blade has had a troubled production, to say the least. The Marvel Cinematic Universe reboot has gone through multiple writers, with MCU veteran Eric Pearson being the latest to take a crack at the script following multiple delays. It finally seemed the project was back on track, with Marvel reportedly setting the reboot to begin production sometime this summer in Mexico.
However, Blade has suffered yet another massive blow to its production, as Marvel Studios has now parted ways with director Yann Demange, making him the second filmmaker to exit the project after Bassam Tariq. There’s no word on why Demange left the upcoming reboot, but the split is being described as amicable. However, with the film’s release date rapidly approaching, Marvel fans should expect even more delays.
The Ever-Shifting Cast Of Marvel’s Blade
The drama with the Blade reboot isn’t just limited behind the camera. Marvel Studios has had a fluid cast ever since the project was first announced. While Mahershala Ali is still attached to the project, Aaron Pierre was let go a while back. This was reportedly due to his role being dropped in recent incarnations of the script.
Blade is expected to introduce the villainous Lilith, with most rumors pointing to horror icon Mia Goth as the actress attached to the role. However, Marvel is reportedly looking for another villain to share the spotlight in the reboot, and is currently looking for actors to fill the part.
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