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Delroy Lindo Says Marvel’s Delayed ‘Blade’ Remake “Just Went Off The Rails”


Delroy Lindo opened up about Marvel's long-delayed Blade reboot starring Mahershala Ali, which he describes as having 'just went off the rails.'

Speaking to Entertainment Weekly to promote Ryan Coogler’s lauded Sinners, the veteran actor commented on the reported creative differences that have plagued the remake, about the Wesley Snipes-originated Daywalker vampire slayer from Marvel’s comics. Since then, it’s also seen a number of exits, including from initially tapped directors Bassam Tariq ( Mogul Mowgli) and Yann Demange ( Lovecraft Country). Meanwhile, Marvel top brass Kevin Feigesaid he remains “committed” to the two-time Oscar winner Ali’s take on the character, adding that everyone is “up to date on what’s going on.

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They are making a documentary about the making of The Salute of the Jugger aka the Blood of Heroes starring Rutgar Hauer, Joan Chen, Vincent D'Onofrio, Delroy Lindo and directed by the writer of Bladerunner and Unforgiven - lots of new BTS footage within.