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TheBlueMarvel · 07-21-2019, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by SymbiSpidey

Not 100% Legends related but the upcoming slate for the MCU sounds insane! Fantastic Four are officially confirmed and BLADE being played by Mahershala Ali

I suggested this to a buddy shorty after watching the 3rd season of True Detective. I'm glad for this, despite being of the opinion that Mahershala patterned his all around stage-craft heavily on Snipes. Nothing wrong with being a fan of Snipes (I am), but Mahershala comes perilously close to the line. Sort of like like Kobe did to Jordan, the difference being I like Mahershala. Let's see if he can take Blade somewhere new...

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Softening that hot-take a bit by adding that Mahershala does have range and I liked Moonlight, Kicks, and Green Book along with almost everything he's been in. My opinion largely revolves around his Cottonmouth performance where I was reminded a little too much of Wes' Sugah Hill and New Jack City - gangster-chic. But that also could have been a directorial thing. I hope he can bring his own voice to Blade, he's an exciting pick for the role and deserves better than the somewhat unfair comparison I've made.

07-21-2019, 03:32 AM	#55048
TheBlueMarvel MarvelLegends/DCUniverse Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: On the metaphysical plane of celestial BOOM BAP! Posts: 6,063	Quote: Originally Posted by SymbiSpidey Not 100% Legends related but the upcoming slate for the MCU sounds insane! Fantastic Four are officially confirmed and BLADE being played by Mahershala Ali I suggested this to a buddy shorty after watching the 3rd season of True Detective. I'm glad for this, despite being of the opinion that Mahershala patterned his all around stage-craft heavily on Snipes. Nothing wrong with being a fan of Snipes (I am), but Mahershala comes perilously close to the line. Sort of like like Kobe did to Jordan, the difference being I like Mahershala. Let's see if he can take Blade somewhere new... Edit Softening that hot-take a bit by adding that Mahershala does have range and I liked Moonlight, Kicks, and Green Book along with almost everything he's been in. My opinion largely revolves around his Cottonmouth performance where I was reminded a little too much of Wes' Sugah Hill and New Jack City - gangster-chic. But that also could have been a directorial thing. I hope he can bring his own voice to Blade, he's an exciting pick for the role and deserves better than the somewhat unfair comparison I've made. Last edited by TheBlueMarvel; 07-21-2019 at 07:14 AM..