Is Marvel Holding Up Mahershala Ali’s 'Blade'? The Actor Speaks Out

Waiting for Blade has felt like forever, hasn’t it? Nearly six years since Marvel announced Mahershala Ali as the new vampire hunter, fans are still biting their nails over delays, director exits, and cast shake-ups. So… are you wondering when we’ll finally see Ali in action?

Ali recently spilled to Variety at the Jurassic World Rebirth premiere, and his message was crystal clear: "Call Marvel. I’m ready. Let them know I’m ready." Short, sharp, and full of fire. You can almost hear the impatience in his words.

Marvel first teased Blade back in 2019 alongside other big MCU hits like WandaVision and Loki. While those shows and films flew off the shelves, Blade got stuck in development limbo. What do you make of that? Are you still hyped or starting to feel the wait drag on?

So what’s the hold-up? Fans (and Ali) are itching to see the iconic vampire hunter return with a fresh face and fresh energy. Will Marvel finally hit "go" on this long-awaited reboot? Only time will tell — but Ali’s message is loud and clear: he’s ready, and waiting no more.

Mahershala Ali’s ready to suit up and show us what he’s got — the only question is when Marvel will press play.