Mahershala Ali Reveals He Has ‘Moved On’ From Playing Blade in the MCU
Rolling Stone • 7/31/2026 – 8/1/2026
Summary
Mahershala Ali has announced that he has "moved on" from playing Blade in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). This revelation comes seven years after the reboot was announced, and Ali will no longer star in the long-delayed project.
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