The final script for ” Blade ,” written by Michael Green (“Logan” and “BlueEyeSamurai”), has undergone major changes. The film will now be set in the present day, in line with ” Midnight Sons .” Filming is expected to begin in the U.K. later this year.
The film’s budget has been reported to be under $100 million. The original script, written by Michael Starrbury and Nic Pizzolatto , was set in 1920, but Marvel hired Green to rewrite the script. According to insider Daniel Richtman, Blade is directly related to the “Midnight Sons” and Lilith (played by Mia Goth ) will be the villain.
The script for “Blade” has just been finalized and Mahershala Ali is reportedly pleased with the result . The film remains rated R and the script has undergone major changes.
Directed by Yann Demange , the film stars Ali in the lead role, reprising his character of Eric Brooks/Blade from the previous Blade films. The cast also includes Delroy Lindo as Deacon Frost , John West Jr. as DEE, Goth, and Milan Ray. We reported that Goth would play Lilith Drake, Dracula’s daughter .
In Marvel Comics, Lilith is a powerful vampire and the mother of several vampire clans. She is also an ancient and formidable adversary, with a strong presence in the supernatural underworld.
The film is a reboot of the franchise and the 36th film in the MCU. Produced by Kevin Feige , Eric Hauserman Carroll, Louis D’Esposito, and Bassam Tariq.
“Blade” is scheduled to be released in theaters on November 7, 2025 .
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