Delroy Lindo states that Marvel's Blade film 'lost its direction.'

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      As he continues to promote *Sinners*, actor Delroy Lindo has also taken the opportunity to discuss a film project that ultimately didn’t materialize. In a recent interview with *Entertainment Weekly*, Lindo talked about his involvement in Marvel's endeavor to revive Blade. He was cast to star alongside Mahershala Ali in the lead role but departed from the film before it moved forward.

      “When Marvel approached me, they seemed genuinely interested in my input,” Lindo shared. “In the discussions I had with the producers, the writer, and the director at the time, it was all heading towards a very inclusive approach. Conceptually, it was incredibly exciting, but it was also thrilling in terms of the character being developed.”

      “For whatever reason, it just went off the rails,” Lindo reflected, noting that the enthusiasm surrounding the project wasn’t sufficient to bring it to fruition.

      Lindo did not specify the exact character he was meant to portray but likened it to the renowned activist Marcus Garvey. “I’m not saying he would have been a full-on Garvey-ite. Not at all, but in terms of this man's philosophy, his ethos, and what motivated him,” he clarified. “He was a character who had established a community, a Black community. He was a leader of that community.”

      Blade has now been removed from Marvel’s release schedule after cycling through multiple writers and directors. The film remains in a state of creative uncertainty, leading to the possibility that Wesley Snipes’ portrayal of Blade may continue to be the only one.

      Joe Allen is a freelance writer at Digital Trends, where he focuses on Movies and TV, frequently writing about streaming content.

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