Casting Coup for Marvel’s “Blade”: The Star of One of 2022’s Biggest Horror Highlights Comes to the MCU

In 2019, it was announced that a new “Blade” movie would be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starring Oscar winner Mahershala Ali (“Green Book”, “True Detective”) as the vampire-hunting daywalker. In the meantime, there was already a (voice) cameo from Ali at the end of “Eternals”, but otherwise the MCU blade is still a long time coming four years after its announcement.

But after some behind-the-scenes cast changes and ensuing delays (instead of indie filmmaker Bassam Tariq, “White Boy Rick” and “Lovecraft Country” director Yann Demange now taking over the staging), filming of his solo debut is actually over. expectant. And in the course of this, it has now been leaked who will play the female lead: “X” and “Pearl” star Mia Goth is included in the new “Blade”.

The relevant American trade journals report this in unison, an official confirmation from Marvel/Disney is still awaited.

This is Mia Goth

It is not yet known who exactly will play Goth, but not least because of the current hype around the actress, it can be assumed that she will play a central role in the Marvel adventure. Finally Mia Goth is one of the hottest young actresses in Hollywood right now. In the past, the now 29-year-old tended towards darker subjects such as Lars von Trier’s “Nymphomaniac”, the psychological thriller “A Cure For Wellness”, the “Suspiria” remake or the sci-fi drama “High Life”. attracted.

In the meantime, she was a bit lighter in the historic highlight ‘Emma’. before causing a stir in 2022 with a critically acclaimed horror double whammy: In Ti West’s surprise hit “X”, she inspired audiences and critics alike with an unusual double role – and made it even better with her grandiose performance in the prequel “Pearl”, released shortly afterwards in the US, with which the Brit has finally proved she’s worth having what it takes modern horror icon has.

While “Pearl” has yet to be released in Germany (cinema release: June 1, 2023), Mia Goth is already on the big screen from April 20, 2023 in Brandon Cronenberg’s unsettling self-discovery journey “Infinity Pool”. She is also currently in talks to star in Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of Frankenstein for Netflix. She’s next filming the “X” sequel “MaXXXine” before she’s expected to appear in front of the cameras in June for “Blade.”

“Blade” is slated to hit theaters on September 4, 2024, then complete the current fifth phase of the MCU. So far, it can only be speculated whether Mia Goth’s participation is any indication of how dark the Marvel adventure will ultimately be. However, as part of the MCU’s little spooky corner (which also includes Moon Knight and Werewolf By Night, for example), the movie is likely to be darker than traditional franchise entries – though we don’t expect it to be “Blade.” suddenly becomes the first film in the series to be rated for adults (unlike the gory “Blade” trilogy starring Wesley Snipes at the time).