Thescreescore – The upcoming Blade reboot starring Mahershala Ali has been shrouded in mystery, with its production plagued by delays and creative hurdles. Now, David S. Goyer, writer of the original Blade trilogy, has weighed in on the MCU’s struggles, offering a perspective both insightful and perplexing. Speaking on the Happy, Sad, Confused podcast, Goyer, who also directed Blade: Trinity, expressed bafflement at the project’s protracted development. He posited that the core concept of a new Blade film—intense action, a chilling atmosphere, possibly an R-rating, and a straightforward narrative—shouldn’t be inherently complex. "I don’t know why it’s been so hard," he confessed, highlighting the casting of the exceptionally talented Mahershala Ali as further evidence of the film’s baffling production woes.
Goyer’s confusion extends to Wesley Snipes’ surprise cameo as Blade in 2024’s Deadpool & Wolverine. While acknowledging the cameo’s coolness, he questioned its timing, suggesting it might signal the MCU’s current inability to crack the code of their own reboot. "It’s confusing also, if you are trying to do another one," he noted, emphasizing his lack of involvement in the ongoing discussions.
The original Blade trilogy, released between 1998 and 2004, thrived in a Hollywood landscape less saturated with interconnected superhero universes. Goyer’s observation that the character’s stories "should not be complicated" underscores the stark contrast between the relative simplicity of the original films and the apparent complexities plaguing the MCU’s reboot. Given the MCU’s current forays into the supernatural and its embrace of R-rated content, the timing for a Blade film would seemingly be ideal. Yet, the revolving door of screenwriters and directors raises serious questions about Marvel Studios’ vision and its execution. Goyer’s shared concerns mirror those of many fans, highlighting the unexpected challenges facing this highly anticipated project.
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