Mahershala Ali revealed he won't star in Marvel's _Blade_, citing the studio's lack of commitment to the project despite his contract and readiness for the role.
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Aug 01, 2026
10:18 am
What's the storyMahershala Ali, the two-time Oscar-winning actor, has confirmed he will not be starring in Marvel's long-awaited reboot of Blade.
In a recent interview with GQ, Ali hinted that this decision was not his own and suggested that Marvel could have done more to make it happen.
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