Summary

David S. Goyer, writer of Wesley Snipes' Blade trilogy, has contacted Marvel about their troubled reboot.
Blade's MCU debut has been plagued with problems, going through numerous writers and directors.
Goyer went as far as to reach out to Marvel, offering his expertise on the troubled Blade project.

According to the writer of Wesley Snipes' Blade trilogy, he had his agent contact Marvel regarding the plagued MCU reboot. David S. Goyer is a prolific writer in the world of comic book media, having co-authored Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy and Snipes' Blade films. He also created The Sandman series and the short-lived Matt Ryan starring Constantine series.

The MCU's Blade reboot was first announced in 2019, with Academy Award-winner Mahershala Ali cast as the titular vampire slayer. Since then, the movie has been in development hell, burning through numerous writers and directors. Talent behind shows like True Detective and X-Men '97 have taken a shot at the script, only for no one to walk away happy. With two directors also stepping away from the reboot, it has even been rumored to be completely dead. Recent rumors have highlighted the possibility that Ali's Blade may still happen, but nothing is official. However, with all the turmoil, Goyer took it upon himself to try to lend his expertise.

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By Timothy McClelland

As reported by Variety, Goyer was busy with other projects, but with the problems plaguing Blade, those around him made him very aware of the situation. While he was initially uninterested in getting involved, Goyer said, "I had my agent call Marvel and say, 'Do you guys need any help?'" However, despite his proven success with the character and current comic book properties, Marvel turned him down. As Goyer put it, they said, "'We love you, but we think we’ve cracked it now, and we’re in a good place.’" The writer was content to stay away but has seen the continued issues, stating, "And then the latest thing happened. And so no, they haven’t contacted me."

It's Time For Marvel To Accept Defeat And Give David S. Goyer A Shot At Blade

Marvel's willingness to bring Blade back to audiences stems entirely from Goyer and Wesley Snipes, as the character was relatively obscure before he took on a new life thanks to their trilogy. While their continued dedication to the project is admirable, there are clear hurdles they haven't been able to clear creatively. Bringing in Goyer to help with the script may be the perfect move.

Goyer has proven himself an expert with Blade, keeping the anti-hero's story and tone throughout the franchise, even directing the third outing. Furthermore, even if Goyer doesn't write the script, he can still write the story. As with The Dark Knight trilogy, he has story credit, with Christopher and Jonathan Nolan getting script credit. Goyer's involvement would also cause fervor among fans, acting almost like a beacon of hope, which could help Marvel bandage the reputation the Blade reboot has taken on. Blade's MCU future is still in the air, but fans hope to see the character debut at some point.

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