Michael B. Jordan as Blade? Fan Art Ignites a Marvel Reboot Rumor

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Summary

  • Marvel’s Blade reboot is facing ongoing delays due to continued shake-ups behind the scenes.
  • Fan art sees Black Panther star Michael B. Jordan cast as Marvel’s Blade.
  • Jordan’s proven performances in Sinners and the MCU as Killmonger make him a fitting yet complicated replacement.

It appears that the planned reboot of Blade in the Marvel Cinematic Universe featuring Mahershala Ali could be facing some issues. However, fans have imagined a Black Panther co-star stepping into the role instead. The character of Blade originated from Marvel Comics and gained popularity due to Wesley Snipes’ portrayal as the half-human, half-vampire hero in a trilogy of films that started with Blade in 1998. Recently, Snipes reprised his role for a brief appearance in Deadpool & Wolverine in 2024, where he helped the main characters. Additionally, there’s speculation that he may return to the character in future projects such as Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, both of which will have large casts.

I, as a fervent supporter of the Blade reboot, have been following this project closely since its initial announcement in 2019, with Mahershala Ali set to embody the iconic “Daywalker.” However, it seems that the reboot has encountered nothing but setbacks ever since. It appears that turmoil has dogged this project at every step, with two directors and at least six different writers involved, including Nic Pizzolatto from True Detective and Beau DeMayo, who contributed to X-Men ’97. With so many changes in creative hands, the reboot seems to be lacking a clear direction, as creative disagreements continue to impede progress. The whispers among insiders suggest that the Blade reboot may have reached its end, or at least in its current form, which features Ali in the lead role, potentially being put on hold.

Artist Arifinity has enthusiastically offered their vision for the character Blade by sharing on Instagram a piece of fan art that they’ve created. The striking poster features Michael B. Jordan, star of Black Panther, adopting the iconic appearance of Blade in an impressive cinematic pose. This artwork takes inspiration from the highly successful and record-breaking movie poster for Jordan’s film “Sinners,” seamlessly blending it with the image of Blade to create what appears to be a flawless casting choice. Take a look at the fan art for Blade below:

Michael B. Jordan Is A Proven Vampire Slayer, But He Already Plays A Prominent Role In The MCU

Jordan demonstrates, through his work on “Sinners“, that he’s not just capable of vanquishing a few vampires but much more. In “Sinners“, he collaborates once again with director Ryan Coogler of “Black Panther” fame, and the movie has garnered exceptional praise from both critics and audiences. Remarkably, it experienced an unprecedented 6% drop in its second week, a figure rarely seen, particularly for an original horror film. The plot revolves around Jordan portraying twin brothers who gather survivors at their juke joint to fight off hordes of vampires, some of whom were once cherished loved ones. This role underscores his ability to lead a creature feature in the genre, a skill that would undoubtedly be showcased in “Blade“.

Although Michael B. Jordan seems like an ideal choice to play Blade due to his fitting portrayal of the character, it’s important to note that he has previously appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Erik Killmonger in Black Panther, Wakanda Forever, and the What If…? series. His performance as the complex villain was exceptional and highly praised. However, with Robert Downey Jr.’s return as Doctor Doom in a new role, there’s always room for surprises. If Jordan decides to step away from the Blade role, Marvel might have found the perfect fit for the Blade reboot in Michael B. Jordan himself.

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2025-04-29 04:39