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However, the excitement was short-lived. Rather than progressing smoothly, the Blade project experienced a series of setbacks. Directors left just weeks before filming, scripts were overhauled multiple times, and key creative personnel seemed to be in constant flux. Reports indicated that the film's development was bogged down by creative disagreements and strategic mishandling.
One of the main issues was Marvel’s insistence on "marvelizing" Blade—turning him into a character that fit perfectly into the broader MCU narrative, often at the expense of the character's dark, supernatural essence. Early script ideas reportedly placed Blade as a secondary figure, surrounded by a cast primarily composed of women, which alienated many fans who expected a more traditional, gritty action film.