Michael B. Jordan on delayed ‘Blade’ film
Michael B. Jordan thinks ‘a Blade movie’ will get Marvel their success ‘back’
The actor stays optimistic about the way forward for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), regardless of its current struggles.
In a current interview with GQ journal, Jordan, recognized for his position as Erik Killmonger in Black Panther, expressed confidence in Marvel Studios’ capacity to regain its momentum.
“[Marvel’s] doing great,” Jordan stated. “They’ll get it back.”
The MCU has had blended outcomes lately.
Whereas Deadpool & Wolverine was a large success, earlier movies like Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and The Marvels underperformed, resulting in issues concerning the franchise’s course.
The newest installment, Captain America: Courageous New World, has additionally acquired lukewarm opinions, at the moment holding a 53% score on Rotten Tomatoes from 133 opinions.
One mission Jordan is keen to see come to life is Marvel’s long-awaited Blade film.
Initially introduced in 2019 with Mahershala Ali within the lead position, the movie has confronted a number of setbacks, going by way of varied writers and administrators. Final yr, Marvel formally eliminated Blade from its launch calendar, leaving followers unsure about its future.
“Launching any franchise, it’s tough,” Jordan stated. “I hope it gets together. I want to see a ‘Blade’ movie, you know what I’m saying? The Blade franchise was everything.”
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has reassured followers that Blade stays a precedence, regardless of its delays.
“I mean, for the last two years as we’ve been trying to crack that movie, the most important thing for us is not rushing it and making sure we are making the right ‘Blade’ movie,” Feige stated throughout final summer time’s Deadpool & Wolverine press tour, emphasizing that not dashing the mission has been a key focus.
Even after the movie was taken off the discharge schedule, Feige reaffirmed Marvel’s dedication to bringing the vampire hunter into the MCU.
“We are committed to Blade,” Feige acknowledged through the D23 Brazil 2024 occasion.
“We love the character. We love Mahershala’s take on him. And rest assured: whenever we change direction with a project, or are still figuring out how it fits into our schedule, we let the audience know. You’re all up to date on what’s happening. But I can tell you that the character will indeed make it to the MCU.”
As Marvel continues to regulate its future plans, followers stay wanting to see how Blade and the broader MCU will take form within the coming years.