The MCU’s Blade reboot might have its own production issues, but a bright spot has been revealed as the search for its next director has finally finished.
Blade has had its fair share of ups and downs ever since it was first announced during Marvel Studios’ panel at 2019’s San Diego Comic-Con. A past report revealed that the film’s production was pushed back to early 2023, which then led to a barrage of news that slowly unraveled its issues.
Blade‘s production was eventually shut down, following the news of director Bassim Tarriq’s departure as the studio scrambles for a replacement. This is on top of the frustrations of its lead star Mahershala Ali alongside the report that the movie’s script was said to be only about 90 pages long with “exactly TWO (lackluster) action sequences).”
And now, it seems that a timeframe for its filming may have eased fans’ concerns about a possible delay.
Who is Blade’s New Director?
Marvel Studios reportedly tapped Yann Demange as the director of the MCU’s Blade reboot, as first reported by The Hollywood Reporter (THR).
Demange is best known for directing the pilot of HBO’s Lovecraft Country, and he will be joined by Michael Starrbury (When They See Us) to pen a brand new script for the movie.
Plot details are still being kept under wraps, but the new direction will reportedly lean more on the dark and gritty tone.
THR also shared that the studio’s plan is for Blade to go into production in Atlanta in 2023, thus likely maintaining its release date that is set for September 6, 2024.
Alongside a page one rewrite, lead star Mahershala Ali was “personally involved” in selecting the writer which led to the hiring of Starrbury.
