Director Yann Demange Parts Ways with Marvel's 'Blade'

Marvel fans will have to wait longer for the 'Blade' movie as director Yann Demange has exited the project. The movie, featuring Mahershala Ali, has faced numerous creative challenges. Eric Pearson will write the script, and the new release date is set for November 7, 2025.

Marvel enthusiasts will need to exercise patience as the highly anticipated 'Blade' film encounters another setback with the departure of director Yann Demange. Known for his work on films like '''71'' and ''White Boy Rick'', Demange amicably parted ways with Marvel Studios, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.

The 'Blade' movie, announced by Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige at Comic Con 2019, has struggled with various creative obstacles over the years. The iconic vampire slayer role, now set to be portrayed by two-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali, was originally brought to life by Wesley Snipes in the 1998 film and its sequels.

Demange joined the project following the exit of Bassam Tariq in 2022 due to creative differences. Though production was slated for 2023, it faced delays amid the writers' strike in the US. The scriptwriting duties have now been handed to Eric Pearson, known for his work on Marvel's 'The Fantastic Four'. The film's release date has been pushed to November 7, 2025.

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