According to reports from Deadline, Marvel Studios is very close to Bassam Tariq’s employment. The Pakistani-born filmmaker would direct the movie reboot of “Blade” with Mahershala Ali as the eponymous vampire hunter. The negotiations between the studio and Tariq are not over yet, but they are said to be on the home straight.
The 34-year-old artist does not have a very extensive CV so far. We can find there mainly short and documentary productions. Last year, the premiere of his first full-length film – Mogul Mowgli . The film told the story of a rapper on the brink of great fame. The main role in this picture was played by Riz Ahmed, known e.g. from the movie Venom .
Apart from Mahershali Ali and now Bassam Tariqa , only two more names are associated with the new Blade . Stacy Osei-Kuffour ( Watchmen series ) will write the script for the film. Traditionally, the producer for the MCU will be Kevin Feige. The painting does not have a confirmed release date yet, but it is unlikely to appear before 2023.