In a recent development, Star Wars has announced its latest casting for the upcoming film ‘Starfighter’, which might pose potential challenges for an impending Marvel Cinematic Universe movie. Mia Goth will be taking on the villain role in ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’. Directed by Shawn Levy and featuring Ryan Gosling, this film is a standalone story in the Star Wars universe, set after ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ and expected to hit theaters in May 2027. Interestingly, Goth remains connected to the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s ‘Blade’ reboot movie, where she is cast as the villain Lilith alongside Mahershala Ali. Production for ‘Blade’ has been delayed since its announcement in 2019 and lacks a definite release date or production schedule at this time.
Fans are curious if the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) will still be moving forward with “Blade” after the announcement that Goth has been cast in “Star Wars: Starfighter”. In June 2024, it appeared that Goth had joined the movie, but since then, no further updates have been shared. The director for “Blade” is yet to be confirmed, as both Bassam Tariq and Yann Demange were previously attached to the project at different times. With the progress on “Star Wars: Starfighter”, it seems that “Blade” may be facing delays. The news about Goth’s role in “Star Wars: Starfighter” is just another setback in a string of unfortunate events for “Blade”.
Mia Goth’s Casting in Star Wars: Starfighter Doesn’t Bode Well for the MCU’s Blade Movie
As a passionate movie enthusiast, I’ve been keeping an eye on the potential casting of Goth in “Star Wars: Starfighter” and its impact on “Blade.” The situation is quite uncertain at the moment, with the former film still being a long shot from coming to life or potentially even being abandoned altogether. If “Star Wars: Starfighter” manages to stay on track and film as scheduled, there’s a slim chance that Goth might make an appearance in “Blade,” considering that production on the MCU movie wouldn’t likely start before 2026. However, given the recent pattern of delays with the film, it’s not guaranteed that Goth will even get the chance to be part of “Blade.
Over the past six years, the production of the film titled Blade has faced numerous obstacles. Originally scheduled to begin filming in 2022 for a release date in November 2023, the film’s production schedule was changed multiple times before it was taken off Disney’s calendar in October 2024. With director Bassam Tariq departing in June 2024, Blade is now searching for a new director. Delroy Lindo and Aaron Pierre, who were initially attached to the project, have left it. According to recent statements from Lindo, the MCU’s Blade movie seems to be facing challenges.
[Blade] had a truly intriguing premise,” Lindo shared with Entertainment Weekly in April. “For some unknown reason, however, it seemed to veer off course.
Despite the fact that Blade seemed doomed even before Goth joined Star Wars: Starfighter, the recent casting announcement suggests that the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s resurrection of the iconic vampire hunter hasn’t made much progress lately. Since Blade was on the verge of hiring a director to collaborate with writers Michael Green and Eric Pearson, it seems improbable that its actors would commit to other major projects set to film within the next year. After Pierre left Blade, he joined the cast of the DC Universe’s upcoming Lanterns series. Similarly, Lindo is scheduled to appear in 2027’s Godzilla x Kong: Supernova. It appears that the writing is on the wall, and it looks like Goth might be the next to depart from Blade. With so many actor departures, one must wonder about the future of Blade, as it seems to be in a precarious position.
Will the MCU’s Blade Film Ever Happen?
Currently, the planned MCU movie for the character Blade has been put on an open-ended delay, but there’s still a possibility things could change. The most recent whispers suggest that the original concept of Blade may no longer be in development, but Marvel Studios might introduce the character, played by Ali, at some stage instead. During November, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige confirmed that Blade will indeed join the MCU, though he did not provide details about when or under which project this would happen.
Our dedication lies with Blade. We’re fond of the character, and we admire Mahershala Ali’s portrayal of him… I can assure you that Blade is destined to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe,” Feige expressed to Omelete.
Despite the fact that there’s been no recent public word on the progress of the Blade development, I can’t help but feel a sense of unease. Regardless of whether or when the movie materializes, the possibility of recasting exists. Intriguingly, Blade could potentially be featured outside of MCU Phase 7 or even make an earlier appearance in another film or series. Understandably, fans are growing restless due to the MCU’s ongoing difficulties in finalizing its Blade reboot. The persistent delays and creative changes don’t instill confidence in the movie’s imminent release. At this moment, it seems plausible that Marvel Studios might opt for a different project instead of the planned Blade movie in the near future. Yet, since nothing has been definitively announced, there’s still a glimmer of hope for some good news.
Star Wars: Starfighter is currently scheduled to hit theaters on May 28, 2027.
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2025-06-08 20:40