According to a recent revelation made by actor Aaron Pierre to Variety, he is set to exit one of the highly anticipated projects, Blade, from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). This latest development marks the continuation of a series of setbacks the project has seen since its announcement. Pierre was involved in initial discussions, but as the project evolved, he decided to part ways. His character in Blade was yet to be identified.
Key Takeaways:
– Aaron Pierre announced his exit from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) project, Blade
– The development of Blade has seen significant changes, particularly behind the campus
– Despite all setbacks, Blade remains fixed for a November 7th, 2025 release
– Aaron Pierre portrays optimism for his future roles, including the Rebel Ridge and The Lion King prequel
Behind the camera changes plague Blade’s development
The forthcoming installment in the MCU’s Phase Six, Blade, has faced multiple changes throughout its development, particularly with the crew behind the scenes. Initially, Stacy Osei-Kuffour, known for her work on Watchmen, was roped in as the writer in 2021 before being replaced by Michael Starrbury, known for Colin in Black & White, and others like Nic Pizzolatto and Michael Green.
With script changes, it is assumed that Aaron Pierre’s suspended character would be dropped out in the upcoming drafts. As far as direction is concerned, Bassam Tariq left the project, paving the way for White Boy Rick’s Yann Demange to take the reins.
Ali to take up the blade, other potential actors rumored
While it can only be speculated who Pierre was set to play, Mahershala Ali is confirmed to step into the shoes of Blade after his commendable work in the studio’s Luke Cage series. Other actors reportedly linked with the movie include Mia Goth, anticipated to play villain Lilith, and Delroy Lindo from Da 5 Bloods.
Pierre expresses optimism regarding future projects
Despite his exit from the much-anticipated Blade, Pierre demonstrates high spirits for his upcoming roles. The actor looks forward to sharing Rebel Ridge with Jeremy Saulnier and The Lion King prequel with Barry Jenkins.
The future of Blade
Despite the multiple shifts in duration of Blade’s development, its release date remains unchanged. The movie is slated to hit theaters on November 7th, 2025, placing it between the summer release of The Fantastic Four and 2026’s next Avengers entry.
In the ever-expanding universe of Marvel, Blade remains a highly anticipated project. What remains to be seen now is how the project fares amidst its continuous reshuffling and ultimately, where it ranks in the list of Marvel’s much-awaited upcoming movies.
