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The situation has reached a point where film industry insiders and fans alike are questioning whether Blade will ever see the light of day. Mahershala Ali’s frustration appears palpable, with his legal team publicly expressing concern about the delays—highlighting that Blade has been in development for over four years without production commencing. One attorney's quote encapsulates the frustration: "That deal was in 2019, and they still haven't shot it," which they describe as "the craziest thing in [their] professional experience."