Marvel’s ‘Blade’ Loses Director Bassam Tariq Two Months Ahead of Production
variety.comJ. Kim Murphy Bassam Tariq has exited his role as director of Marvel Studios’ “Blade.” Tariq’s departure comes as a shock, as production was set to begin in November on Marvel’s new 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 the summer of 2021. Representatives for Tariq were not immediately available for comment.
It remains unclear how Tariq’s departure could impact the production timeline for “Blade,” which has been set for a Nov. 3, 2023 release date.
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