Blade | Marvel Studios
OVERVIEW
“Blade” is an upcoming film by Marvel Studios, set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). It was announced during San Diego Comic-Con in 2019, and while details are limited, the film is highly anticipated by fans.
The character Blade, originally created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist Gene Colan, made his first appearance in Marvel Comics in 1973. Blade, also known as Eric Brooks, is a vampire hunter with enhanced abilities due to his half-vampire heritage. He possesses superhuman strength, agility, and resistance to vampire weaknesses.
In the MCU, the role of Blade will be portrayed by Mahershala Ali, an Academy Award-winning actor known for his performances in films like “Moonlight” and “Green Book.” Ali has expressed his excitement to take on the role and bring a fresh perspective to the character.
Marvel Studios’ Blade arrives in theaters on September 6, 2024.
CAST Mahershala Ali
RELEASE DATE September 6, 2024
