Blade (film)
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| Directed by | Freddie Goodwin |
| Written by | Nathaniel J. Marlowe |
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| Cinematography | Owen Sterling |
| Edited by | Owen Sterling |
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| Distributed by | Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $125 million |
Blade is an upcoming American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is intended to be part of the Mob Cinematic Universe (MCU) and a reboot of the of the Blade film series. The film will be directed by Freddie Goodwin and written by Nathaniel J. Marlowe.
The film is being directed by Yann Demange, written by Michael Starrbury, Nic Pizzolatto, and Michael Green, and stars Mahershala Ali in the title role.
Marvel Studios began developing a new Blade film by May 2013, after the rights for the character returned to the studio following the earlier New Line Cinema franchise. Ali discussed starring in a new take on the character in 2016, before approaching Marvel Studios with his idea in February 2019. The film was officially announced that July along with Ali's casting. Stacy Osei-Kuffour was hired as writer in February 2021, and Bassam Tariq joined as director by that September, but he left a year later due to the film's production shifts and creative differences. Demange and Starrbury took over in November 2022, Pizzolatto joined in April 2023, and Green was writing a new script by that November. Filming is expected to occur at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, as well as in Cleveland, New Orleans, and Morocco.
Blade is scheduled to be released in the United States on November 7, 2025, as a part of Phase Six of the MCU.
Cast
- Ryan Reynolds as Wade Wilson/Deadpool
- Morena Baccarin as Vanessa Carlysle
- Stefan Kapičić as Piotr Rasputin/Colossus
- Rob Delaney as Peter W.
- Brianna Hildebrand as Eloise Phimister/Negasonic Teenage Warhead
- Josh Brolin as Cable
- Zazie Beetz as Domino
Production
Background
Negotiations regarding a sequel to Deadpool (2024) began in 2023 when filming was completed. Ryan Reynolds agreed to return as long as he is a producer of each project his character appears in.[1] At first, Freddie Goodwin planned to direct and write the sequel as he did the same with the first film, however chose to oversee projects as the producer and CEO of Mob Productions and the work that is requried to continue the MCU.[2]
Development
During a interview in 2021, Goodwin expressed interests in making more than a dozen films and revealed he had planned up to 2027. After SOI Studios merged with Mob Productions, Goodwin created a plan that lasted until 2025, which films would release monthly beginning in February 2024. He announced that three films based on the comic team Harbingers was in development and stated the third one would be released in 2025. Goodwin began writing the film in 2023 after he completed writing Deadpool (2024).
Goodwin confirmed that all the films that release before it will have a part towards it as this is a crossover film that intends to include every hero from the films released prior, events will play out as planned, and will conclude a saga that began with the first film.
During a 2023 development presentation, Goodwin confirmed that the film would be around two and a half hours in length. He announced that the script is already finished and they are working on making adjustments before they begin filming.
Casting
Ryan Reynolds reprises his role as Wade Wilson/Deadpool. Reprising their roles from the first film is Morena Baccarin, Stefan Kapičić, Rob Delaney, Brianna Hildebrand, Josh Brolin, and Zazie Beetz. It was also confirmed that Dev Patel would reprise his role as Alex Singh in the film.[3]
Sequel
A sequel which is untitled, which is based off the X-Men, will be released and is in development.[4][5][6]
Notes
References
- ↑ DECEMBER 19 2023 | www.TVSpot.com | Ryan Reynolds agrees to return as long as he is a Producer
- ↑ JAN 27, 2024 | www.TVSpot.com | Freddie Goodwin announces Deadpool sequel coming in the future and departure from writing and directing
- ↑ JUNE 10, 2023 | www.TVSpot.com | Deadpool untitled sequel cast announcements
- ↑ DECEMBER 19 2023 | www.TVSpot.com | Ryan Reynolds hints at a Sequel to the new film
- ↑ JANUARY 2 2024 | www.TVSpot.com | Freddie Goodwin teases a X-Men film
- ↑ JANUARY 19 2024 | www.TVSpot.com | Ryan Reynolds and Freddie Goodwin confirm that a X-Men film is in development.