[TheBlueMarvel]

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Originally Posted by Dolemite

Will he? Blade is supposed to be a martial arts badass and this guy is pushing 50 years old and they haven't even started filming yet. In contrast, Wesley Snipes was in his mid-30s when he first played Blade.

So, unless Ali is in unbelievable shape for a 48 year-old, we're going to have a Blade that's not nearly as physically impressive as his predecessor unless they use stunt doubles/CGI aplenty.

Not ripping on Ali, he's a great actor and all, but I just think he's too old to start playing Blade, especially for what may potentially be multiple movies.

I see your points, but I'd rather have an mma fighter with Ali's height and build do the heavy lifting and leave the acting and scene presence to the pros.

But your point about Ali pushing fifty is taken. He'll at least revive the franchise enough for me to get a couple new Legends, which is all that really matters.