BLADE Trilogy Writer David S. Goyer On MCU Reboot Delay: "Why Is It Taking So Long?"

BLADE Trilogy Writer David S. Goyer On MCU Reboot Delay: "Why Is It Taking So Long?"

David S. Goyer, who penned all three movies in the original Blade trilogy, is wondering why the Marvel Studios reboot is taking so long, and says he's willing to help if Kevin Feige needs him...

By MarkCassidy - May 09, 2025 09:05 AM EST
Filed Under: Blade

Like the rest of us, David S. Goyer is wondering why Marvel Studios is having so much trouble cracking the long-awaited Blade reboot starring Mahershala Ali, and has offered his services to Kevin Feige should he need any help getting the project back on track.

Goyer, who wrote the scripts for all three movies in the original Blade trilogy and directed 2004's Blade: Trinity, was asked if he would have any interest in writing the MCU reboot during an interview with Screen Rant.

“I would. I’ve always loved the character and I love him. I’ve been sitting on the sidelines wondering, ‘What in the world is going on? Why is it taking so long?’ Because I’m a huge Marvel fan myself, and I’ve just been totally puzzled.”

Though the reboot was removed from Marvel Studios' slate late last year, we had heard that the movie was simply delayed and would eventually move forward. Unfortunately, this no longer seems to be the case.

Despite recent reports that the project reboot was still on track to commence production in the UK at some point later this year, multiple sources claim that the film has now been put "on indefinite hold."

Recording artist/DJ Flying Lotus, aka Steven Ellison, recently took to X to reveal that he had signed on to write the music for Blade before things fell through - and he does not sound optimistic about getting the chance to revisit the project.

Last we heard, the latest draft by Eric Pearson - who is the sixth writer to have been assigned to the project after Michael Green, Stacy Osei-Kuffour, Michael Starrbury, Beau DeMayo and Nic Pizzolatto - had "finally satisfied everyone involved," but clearly this isn't the case.

Apparently, the real reason Blade was pushed back again is because Marvel is prioritizing Multiversal stories in the build-up to Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars. So, it may not be a case of the studio struggling to "get Blade right," and simply bad timing for Ali's Daywalker to make his MCU debut.

We have also heard that the positive response to Wesley Snipes' appearance in Deadpool and Wolverine had led to the studio planning to make the reboot a Multiverse story that could feature both takes on the Daywalker.

Whatever the case may be, Feige assured fans that Marvel is "committed" to seeing Blade to fruition shortly after the most recent delay.

“We are committed to Blade. 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."

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Wahhvacado
Wahhvacado - 5/9/2025, 9:26 AM
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soberchimera
soberchimera - 5/9/2025, 10:48 AM
@Wahhvacado -
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MotherGooseUPus
MotherGooseUPus - 5/9/2025, 10:53 AM
@Wahhvacado - that line was SUCH a big FU to Marvel/Disney... i can't believe they kept it in the movie... but i laughed so hard at it and love it
JustAWaffle
JustAWaffle - 5/9/2025, 11:02 AM
@soberchimera - Did Wahhvacado stutter?
Wahhvacado
Wahhvacado - 5/9/2025, 12:04 PM
@MotherGooseUPus - It felt so authentic to Welsey Snipes that it definitely got me too!
MotherGooseUPus
MotherGooseUPus - 5/9/2025, 2:26 PM
@Wahhvacado - oh Wesley 1000% wrote that or wanted that line in the movie and Im all for it. It's spot on and funny as [frick]
MisterDoctor217
MisterDoctor217 - 5/9/2025, 9:26 AM
Cause the MCU has a bad writer problem.
Goldboink
Goldboink - 5/9/2025, 10:26 AM
@MisterDoctor217 -

Becasue they decided not to do it after all. It was overreach and Iger jerked the chain.
MakeAmericaGrea
MakeAmericaGrea - 5/9/2025, 11:12 AM
@MisterDoctor217 -

Blade, T'Challa, Sam, Rhodey, Riri.

What does Disney have against these characters that they screw them up so badly?

The MCU has a bad writers, producers, executives, and actors problem.
MisterDoctor217
MisterDoctor217 - 5/9/2025, 3:14 PM
@Goldboink -

They couldn’t get the story right , it was rewritten countless times that’s why they jerked the chain.

harryba11zack
harryba11zack - 5/9/2025, 9:28 AM
it's easy, just hire real film writers.
TheJok3r
TheJok3r - 5/9/2025, 10:28 AM
@harryba11zack - Marvel is no longer in the business of hiring qualified people. They want fast and cheap.
MakeAmericaGrea
MakeAmericaGrea - 5/9/2025, 11:13 AM
@harryba11zack -

Marxist activists would rather see several beloved franchises go down in flames than do the right thing and hire the best available writers.
MarvelousMarty
MarvelousMarty - 5/9/2025, 9:34 AM
Bunch of idiots.
SuperCat
SuperCat - 5/9/2025, 9:38 AM
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slickrickdesigns
slickrickdesigns - 5/9/2025, 9:44 AM
I’m pretty sure the pressure of making a great blade movie and Mahershala Ali not wanting to make a bad or so so Blade film has a lot to do with it. I feel like the John Wick guys (directors and writers and have Keanu as Dracula) could knock this out of the park.
NonPlayerC
NonPlayerC - 5/9/2025, 10:56 AM
@slickrickdesigns - that is the best idea ive heard all day!
UnderBelly
UnderBelly - 5/9/2025, 9:52 AM
Goyer's himself is very hit or miss though. I think the stuff her did for TDK trilogy and MoS were his most notable work for the spin he put on them, but everything else from him aside from Blade 1 (writing wise and directing) is mid.

I will say though, The original Blade still holds up. I Wish i could say the same for 2. I started rewatching it yesterday and it really wasn't as good as i remember it being. That's quite difficult to say as a Del Toro fan, but it fails the test of time.
McMurdo
McMurdo - 5/9/2025, 10:19 AM
@UnderBelly - facts on Goyer
Goldboink
Goldboink - 5/9/2025, 10:26 AM
@UnderBelly -
He absolutely butchered Foundation. Never forgive him for that.
TheFinestSmack
TheFinestSmack - 5/9/2025, 10:50 AM
@UnderBelly - Goyer directed (but didn't write) a movie called The Invisible which I remember really liking at the time when it came out. I should go back and watch that again.
UnderBelly
UnderBelly - 5/9/2025, 10:53 AM
@TheFinestSmack - That was with fake Goku right? lol. I saw the trailer and thought it was interesting, but the reviews came out and i lost interest. May take it in one day when i'm high.
MakeAmericaGrea
MakeAmericaGrea - 5/9/2025, 11:14 AM
@UnderBelly -

I did not like Blade 2.
Patient2670
Patient2670 - 5/9/2025, 11:16 AM
@UnderBelly - I've always thought of Goyer as a good idea guy, but not a script guy. Like with the Dark Knight trilogy, he would outline and do a first draft, then Nolan and his brother would rewrite. You can really see the difference in the drafts too. Goyer is a cold, mechanical writer who needs someone to add a soul to his ideas. And that sounds a lot harsher than I mean it to be.
TheFinestSmack
TheFinestSmack - 5/9/2025, 11:28 AM
@UnderBelly - Hahaha, yeah I guess that was fake Goku. Still feel bad for that dude. When he signed on to that movie, Steve Chow was still a producer and at least made that movie have at least SOME promie to it, but he left real quick. I'll watch The Invisible again soon and see if it's still good. I liked it back then but my tastes have changed. I just remember thinking it was a good mystery/ghost story of sorts.
UnderBelly
UnderBelly - 5/9/2025, 11:38 AM
@Patient2670 - That's a good assessment, though i will give him his credit for the screenplay on Begins. The twist with Ducard and Ghul in specific. That was a good way to incorporate lore characters without loosing what they meant. (difficult to say who's idea it was as they're both credited). They way they used scarecrow was also quite grounded in their approach (though i intially hated how quickly he was dispatched, lol).
UnderBelly
UnderBelly - 5/9/2025, 11:41 AM
@TheFinestSmack - OMG, Chow! that's a name i've not heard in a long time. That guys seemed to have such a promising career ahead of him after Shaolin Soccer and Kung Fu Hustle, now that was a comedic gunius movie. Yeah had he remained attached i'm sure it would have faired better.

With today's technology in film making it's only a matter of time until netflix get's their hand to the live action rights.

They're going to need something big once Stranger Things comes to an end and you already know how much of a hit that will be in the oriental east!
Patient2670
Patient2670 - 5/9/2025, 12:00 PM
@UnderBelly - Oh, I absolutely agree. Like I said, I think Goyer is really solid on ideas and story mechanics. At one point, Goyer's draft and The Nolan Brothers' draft of Batman Begins were both available to read. The story beats were pretty much identical, but the Nolans added the emotion. It's an interresting comparison if you get the chance to read them both.
TheFinestSmack
TheFinestSmack - 5/9/2025, 12:52 PM
@UnderBelly - So far One Piece has been pretty good on Netflix, as far as manga/anime adaptations go. Season 2 will be the big revelation whether or not they can keep it up/improve on what they've built. I'm hype for it though.
BlackStar25
BlackStar25 - 5/9/2025, 9:54 AM
....Because they really want to get this one right....you know...instead of taking swings like they have done with other projects. I thought this was a good thing? Since when did taking your time on something become bad.
MakeAmericaGrea
MakeAmericaGrea - 5/9/2025, 11:18 AM
@BlackStar25 -

You're right.

And everyone should know the reason why it's taken so long.

Disney executives and Kevin Feige were all in with all the woke indoctrination and revenge against conservatives when they had a Biden presidency and believed they had a Harris presidency.

Okay, they are still committed to social engineering people into becoming communist drones, and revenge.
Kozmik
Kozmik - 5/9/2025, 3:28 PM
@MakeAmericaGrea - And as usual you have no idea what you’re going on about.

You see something happen, wait around to something in any way reflect your massive, ignorant biases and off to races you go.
Chaos200
Chaos200 - 5/9/2025, 9:55 AM
AllsGood
AllsGood - 5/9/2025, 9:56 AM
I think Blade movies were great but far from my favorite Marvel character.

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MisterBones
MisterBones - 5/9/2025, 9:57 AM
At this point let him help
HashTagSwagg
HashTagSwagg - 5/9/2025, 10:02 AM
Just get Snipes back and have him enter a room, how complicated is that?
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UnderBelly
UnderBelly - 5/9/2025, 10:41 AM
@HashTagSwagg - You know what, an "Old Man Blade" could work as a oneshot/special presentation. Wouldn't even need to be related to the MCU per say aside from maybe a name drop here and there. Doesn't even need a big back story....a portal opens up and he's out of the void...kicking ass and taking names. I'd watch that.
MakeAmericaGrea
MakeAmericaGrea - 5/9/2025, 11:23 AM
@HashTagSwagg -

Extremely complicated when you're a cimmunist and want to bait and switch people with three girl bosses in a Blade movie.
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 5/9/2025, 10:04 AM
The long delay is likely due to a myriad of reasons such as possible disagreements between Marvel & Ali to not finding a space for it in their crowded release schedule etc.

My guess honestly is as we know , Feige & co try to make movies for characters previously done in live action as fresh as possible as we have seen with Spidey & FF so I’m assuming they have been trying to do the same for Blade but it’s just taking for perhaps some of the reasons I listed above.

I know many say “just have a dude being cool & killing vampires” but we already have three movies and a tv show about that so how do you do something different with the character while it also feeling like him to some extent?.

Anyway if it’s meant to happen then it will but if not then oh well at this point…

Hopefully Mahershala can have a different role then in the MCU if he’s still interested or any other superhero property!!.
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 5/9/2025, 10:16 AM
@TheVisionary25 - “just have a dude being cool & killing vampires”

Oh yeah, I'm definitely one of them. In my defense though, I'm saying it should be set in the 1920s and it's shouldn't just be any vampire. It should be Dracula.

But yeah, it's a myriad of reasons. Think now creative control is more in Marvel Studios' hands again, I could see them getting it right now there's a hand less on the steering wheel.
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