#Mahershala Ali

Blade Director Bassam Tariq Defends Kevin Feige After Marvel Cancels 1920s Vampire Film

Blade director Bassam Tariq opened up about his difficult exit from Marvel's canceled 1920s vampire movie starring Mahershala Ali. Despite the project's collapse, Tariq refuses to blame Kevin Feige, calling him a "good dude" with too much on his plate. The filmmaker also revealed new story details, including a planned horse chase through a speakeasy set in New Orleans.