Fans of superhero movie, “Blade”, could not hold their excitement after two-time Oscar winner, Mahershala Ali was announced as the next face of the project.
Marvel made the super announcement on Saturday at its panel at Comic-Con International.
Just announced in Hall H at #SDCC, Marvel Studios’ BLADE with Mahershala Ali. pic.twitter.com/mtrDBy5OV0
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) July 21, 2019
The Blade was previously played by Wesley Snipes.
Blade is a 1998 American superhero movie which shows the life of a half-human and half-vampire who protects the human race from Vampires and the undead. The film starred Wesley Snipes, Stephen Dorff, Kris Kristofferson and N’Bushe Wright.
Ali, who has won several academy awards for his roles in Green Book, Moonlight and most recently, Trust Detective, was given a hero’s welcome after the announcement as he wore a “Blade” hat.
Mahershala Ali will officially play #Blade in the MCU! pic.twitter.com/0GQLOUtsXb
— Rotten Tomatoes (@RottenTomatoes) July 21, 2019
At the unveiling of a host of movies set for release over the next two years, Kevin Feige, President of Marvel Studios said, “Mahershala Ali is the perfect Blade because he is one of the greatest actors working today.”
Kevin Feige on why Mahershala Ali was perfect to reboot #Marvel’s vampire franchise #Blade https://t.co/ZSocD1QSej #SDCC pic.twitter.com/DjC4RFXwyF
— Variety (@Variety) July 21, 2019
No release date was announced but other movies set for premiere are: Black Widow (May 1, 2020); the Eternals (Nov. 6 2020); Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (Feb. 12, 2021); Doctor Strange: In The Multiverse of Madness (May 7, 2021) and Thor: Love and Thunder (Nov. 5, 2021).
Fans of Blade and Mahershala Ali reacted to the news:
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Respect to the character that made my childhood
— P S L A M A R ?? (@pslamar_) July 21, 2019
The attitude, ???
Best vampire movie ever. #Blade pic.twitter.com/807aIjbDtL
Cannot process the level of awesome as #Blade is announced starring Mahershala Ali along with the first official logo art! #MarvelSDCC pic.twitter.com/Sq8jRfRJwd
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 21, 2019
Mahershala Ali is the new #Blade. That might be the best casting ever. Sorry, Wesley Snipes. #Marvel pic.twitter.com/ImuW2hH1BH
— Ethan Anderton (@Ethan_Anderton) July 21, 2019
a muslim actor in the mcu, im in tears ily Mahershala Ali. #Blade pic.twitter.com/wl0WU6dFbM
— lola (@odairhee) July 21, 2019
So are we getting a Blade TV show or movie? Either way I'm excited! #Blade #MarvelSDCC pic.twitter.com/bT4lyAhIpn
— Not The Web-Slinger (@MarvelUniFan) July 21, 2019
BITCH THIS IS SO UNEXPECTED AND ITS MAHERSHALA I MIGHT CRY #SDCC #MarvelSDCC #blade pic.twitter.com/jwW0XpZ8R6
— bird (@courtofcwls) July 21, 2019
I’m so excited to see Mahershala Ali play Blade loved him in season one of Luke cage he’s such a good actor #Marvel #Blade pic.twitter.com/QgwMC6BCqN
— Weegee (@angelquinonez1) July 21, 2019
Pinch us, we still can’t believe Mahershala Ali is playing #Blade in the #MCU! Neither can these fans:https://t.co/Me5I0T1GdS pic.twitter.com/PXP16JYMZE
— Comicbook.com (@ComicBook) July 21, 2019
BLADE IS BACK AND NOW CONFIRMED!!!!! HOLY SHIT!!!! HE’S BACK!!!!#MarvelSDCC #Marvel #SDCC #Blade pic.twitter.com/weI6haCvse
— Alex Mason (@UnrealEntGaming) July 21, 2019
Bro imagine being a vampire and you see this man pull up #SDCC #Blade pic.twitter.com/kuPgm3WedP
— Soundwave (@LocalSoundwave) July 21, 2019
