Bassam Tariq, the director of Marvel Studios' 'Blade' movie, has quit the project, as per the Hollywood Reporter. The vampire superhero movie, the publication said, was set to begin filming in November&nbsp;this year. It is not known yet whether the production will go on as per schedule. The film, which features Mahershala Ali in the lead role, was announced at the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con. While Wesley Snipes had expressed interest in reprising the role, Kevin Feige et al chose to go with Ali.&nbsp;

As per a statement issued to THR, Marvel said, “Due to continued shifts in our production schedule, Bassam is no longer moving forward as director of Blade but will remain an executive producer on the film. We appreciate Bassam’s talent and all the work he’s done getting Blade to where it is.”

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Tariq's statement read, "It's been an honour working with the wonderful folks at Marvel. We were able to put together a killer cast and crew. Eager to see where the next director takes the film.”

Stacy Osei-Kuffour is scripting the movie. While Blade is yet to appear in MCU in person, we did hear his voice in the post-credit scene of Chloe Zhao's 'Eternals'.

Blade is a superhero who was born as Eric Cross Brooks. Also known as Daywalker, he is a half-human and half-vampire hybrid. He is also a dhampir, which means a vampire that is immune to the usual weaknesses that plague vampires like sunlight (thus the name, Daywalker). He hunts vampire, partly because his mother was killed by a vampire.

Snipes starred in a trilogy of 'Blade' movies -- 'Blade' (1998), 'Blade II' (2002), and 'Blade: Trinity' (2004). While the films received indifferent critical reception at best, they were commercial successes, and have inspired a cult following.

'Blade' is scheduled to be released on November 3, 2023, though that might change now.

Bassam Tariq, the director of Marvel Studios' 'Blade' movie, has quit the project, as per the Hollywood Reporter. The vampire superhero movie, the publication said, was set to begin filming in November this year.

Bassam Tariq, the director of Marvel Studios' 'Blade' movie, has quit the project, as per the Hollywood Reporter. The vampire superhero movie, the publication said, was set to begin filming in November this year. It is not known yet whether the production will go on as per schedule. The film, which features Mahershala Ali in the lead role, was announced at the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con. While Wesley Snipes had expressed interest in reprising the role, Kevin Feige et al chose to go with Ali. As per a statement issued to THR, Marvel said, “Due to continued shifts in our production schedule, Bassam is no longer moving forward as director of Blade but will remain an executive producer on the film. We appreciate Bassam’s talent and all the work he’s done getting Blade to where it is.” Also Read: Six things that make absolutely NO sense in Marvel movies Tariq's statement read, "It's been an honour working with the wonderful folks at Marvel. We were able to put together a killer cast and crew. Eager to see where the next director takes the film.” Stacy Osei-Kuffour is scripting the movie. While Blade is yet to appear in MCU in person, we did hear his voice in the post-credit scene of Chloe Zhao's 'Eternals'. Blade is a superhero who was born as Eric Cross Brooks. Also known as Daywalker, he is a half-human and half-vampire hybrid. He is also a dhampir, which means a vampire that is immune to the usual weaknesses that plague vampires like sunlight (thus the name, Daywalker). He hunts vampire, partly because his mother was killed by a vampire. Snipes starred in a trilogy of 'Blade' movies -- 'Blade' (1998), 'Blade II' (2002), and 'Blade: Trinity' (2004). While the films received indifferent critical reception at best, they were commercial successes, and have inspired a cult following. 'Blade' is scheduled to be released on November 3, 2023, though that might change now.

Marvel's 'Blade' movie loses director Bassam Tariq due to 'shifts in production schedule'

Marvel Studios’ ‘Blade’ has reportedly&nbsp;roped in Bassam Tariq for helming the Marvel&nbsp;film.&nbsp;

Bassam is currently in talks for the MCU film that centers on its vampire slayer character. &nbsp;The search for a director has been on since fall 2020.&nbsp;

Bassam Tariq is known for directing the rap drama ‘Mogul Mowgli’, which he also co-wrote with star Riz Ahmed.&nbsp;

In the Marvel film, Mahershala Ali will be playing Blade, a half-human, half-vampire who stalks the night to hunt down vampires. Marvel boss Kevin Feige revealed the casting of Ali at San Diego Comic-Con in July 2019.

As for its origins, Blade debuted in 1973’s ‘Tomb of Dracula No. 10’. He was created by Marv Wolfman and Gene Colan, and went on to be played by Wesley Snipes in three films made by New Line Cinema from 1998-2004. Filmmakers Stephen Norrington, Guillermo del Toro, and Goyer respectively directed the films.&nbsp;

Marvel Studios’ ‘Blade’ has reportedly roped in Bassam Tariq for helming the Marvel film. Bassam is currently in talks for the MCU film that centers on its vampire slayer character.

Marvel Studios’ ‘Blade’ has reportedly roped in Bassam Tariq for helming the Marvel film. Bassam is currently in talks for the MCU film that centers on its vampire slayer character. The search for a director has been on since fall 2020. Bassam Tariq is known for directing the rap drama ‘Mogul Mowgli’, which he also co-wrote with star Riz Ahmed. In the Marvel film, Mahershala Ali will be playing Blade, a half-human, half-vampire who stalks the night to hunt down vampires. Marvel boss Kevin Feige revealed the casting of Ali at San Diego Comic-Con in July 2019. As for its origins, Blade debuted in 1973’s ‘Tomb of Dracula No. 10’. He was created by Marv Wolfman and Gene Colan, and went on to be played by Wesley Snipes in three films made by New Line Cinema from 1998-2004. Filmmakers Stephen Norrington, Guillermo del Toro, and Goyer respectively directed the films.

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Marvel's 'Blade' movie loses director Bassam Tariq due to 'shifts in production schedule'

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