Marvel cancels Blade reboot after director departure

Marvel Studios cancels its *Blade* reboot starring Mahershala Ali.

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Director Bassam Tariq left the project, further delaying an already postponed shoot.

This setback adds to the studio’s recent struggles with its major franchises.

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