It’s come out that Mahershala Ali and Marvel reportedly see Blade as another Black Panther.
That might be a major reason they struggle to get the movie made.
Marvels 2019 San Diego Comic-Con panel in Hall H had a lot of exciting announcements for the time.
The audience erupted in cheers, excited by the idea of seeing the Daywalker onscreen again.
Not because superhero movies, especially those with Marvel heroes, were not popular.
Rather it would have been unthinkable, because Blade was a character obscure even to most comic book readers.
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But among the big problems was perhaps that initial expectation.
Blade is not Black Panther and never can be.
Like all superhero stories,Black Pantheris a power fantasy.
Bladecan certainly matchBlack Pantheron the level of craft.
According toHollywood Reporter, the film has had some impressive talent attached, beyond the great Ali.
But at its core,Bladeis just a story about a vampire hunter.
Thats exciting, sure.
But is it as inspirational as the revelation of Wakanda?
Can it speak to a people so often disparaged in media and pop culture?
Without question,Bladehas a lot of potential.
The combination of horror and heroes is always compelling.
Furthermore, people have long used vampires and other horror figures to speak on complex themes and real-world issues.
But these stories tend to be darker and skeptical, lacking the hope and affirmations found inBlack Panther.
Audiences want aBlademovie, especially one with Ali in the lead.
