Not all is well in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. One of the most anticipated projects was left without a director. Near Blade and who was going to be its director, Bassam Tariq. The director will no longer be directly behind the camera, but will still be part of the project as an executive producer, according to information received by Hollywood Reporter.
Change comes at a key moment for Bladeas it was supposed to start filming this November, a year before its premiere scheduled for November 3, 2023. It remains to be seen if the director’s departure will stop this phase of the film, starring Mahershala Ali. According to the information collected by the aforementioned media, this is due to the conflicting agendas of the parties.
In a statement provided Hollywood ReporterMarvel explained: “Due to constant changes in our production schedule, Bassam is no longer moving forward as a production director. Blade, but will remain the film’s executive producer. We appreciate Bassam’s talent and all the work he has done to Blade where is it”.
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In the same statement, Bassam Tariq says of the change of plans:
“It has been an honor to work with the amazing people at Marvel. We managed to put together an impressive cast and crew. I’m looking forward to the next director directing the film.”
This is not the first unforeseen development regarding Blade, a project that has had news since 2019, when it was announced, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It has undergone various script rewrites. When hinted at the presence of a character eternalit was interpreted that its implementation would proceed gradually.
The script is currently being developed. Bo DeMayo. This writer has already been involved in projects such as Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Witcher and also traveled through the Marvel Cinematic Universe to become part of the team moon knight. According to Hollywood Reporterwho cites an anonymous source, the study is looking for a new director to Blade.
