Bassam Tariq has exited his role as director of Marvel Studios’ “Blade,” Variety has confirmed.Tariq’s departure comes as a shock, as production was set to begin in November on Marvel’s upcoming feature about the iconic comic book vampire slayer.
The film is set to star Mahershala Ali in the title role, alongside a cast that includes Delroy Lindo and Aaron Pierre.Although he will no longer be helming “Blade,” sources close to the situation state that Tariq will remain attached to the project as an executive producer.The filmmaker was first confirmed as the director of “Blade” in summer 2021.
He had previously helmed 2020’s rap drama “Mogul Mowgli,” starring Riz Ahmed.“It’s been an honor working with the wonderful folks at Marvel.
We were able to put together a killer cast and crew.
Eager to see where the next director takes the film,” Tariq said in a statement,
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