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The Tumultuous Journey of Marvel’s Blade: A Saga of Delays, Departures, and Disarray
Over five years have passed since Kevin Feige, the Marvel Studios president, first announced the much-anticipated Blade remake at San Diego Comic-Con 2019. At the time, fans were filled with optimism, eagerly awaiting the return of the iconic vampire hunter played by Wesley Snipes. Marvel's choice to cast Mahershala Ali in the titular role only heightened expectations, promising a fresh yet familiar take on the dark, gritty character. However, what was meant to be a straightforward adaptation quickly unraveled into one of the most troubled projects within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), plagued by delays, creative upheaval, and behind-the-scenes chaos.