Marvel’s ‘Blade’ Reboot Faces Continued Delays, Star Mia Goth Reveals Extensive Progress on Abandoned Version
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Despite ongoing turbulence, the upcoming Blade film remains a priority for Marvel Studios, tho its path to the big screen has been anything but smooth. Actress Mia Goth, slated to play the enigmatic Lilith, recently shed light on the extensive progress already completed before the project underwent a significant overhaul.
The reboot of Blade, first announced at San Diego Comic-Con in 2019 with Mahershala Ali cast in the titular role, has become known for its protracted and complex production. Initial excitement quickly gave way to a series of postponements, with projected release dates shifting from November 2023 to November 2025 before ultimately being removed from Marvel’s release schedule altogether.
A Project in Constant Flux
The challenges facing Blade extended beyond scheduling. Over the past several years, the film has seen multiple directors come and go, including Bassam Tariq and Yann Demange. The screenplay has also undergone numerous revisions, with contributions from writers such as Stacy Osei-Kuffour, Beau DeMayo, Nic Pizzolatto, and michael Green, among others.
One especially intriguing concept explored a 1920s setting, envisioning Blade alongside the character Dane Whitman. Though, this vision was ultimately abandoned as the project entered a complete rewrite phase.
Goth Details Advanced Stages of Initial Production
In a recent interview, Goth revealed just how far along the initial iteration of Blade had progressed. “I really don’t know what’s going on,” she admitted, adding, “I think they want to do it-it’s an important film for them, and they’re taking thier time. I have no facts, I don’t know what’s taking so long. We will see.”
Despite the uncertainty, Goth confirmed significant work had already been done. “Yes, I got pretty far with that project,” she stated. “I auditioned for that version, flew to Atlanta for the chemistry test on stage with Mahershala, we did costume and wig tests. I was thrilled, the direction was really interesting. It was very cool.”
Goth also praised Ali’s approach to the character, describing it as “a truly captivating approach. It was fantastic.” Unfortunately, she noted, “everything fell apart from there.”
A supernatural Noir Vision
The abandoned 1920s concept, envisioned as a supernatural noir, has garnered significant attention from fans who believe it offered a unique and compelling direction for the character. The project’s current status remains unclear, but Marvel appears committed to finding the right creative formula before bringing the Vampire Hunter back to the big screen.
Currently, the project appears to be in a new phase of development, with a potential releas
