Delroy Lindo Confirms Departure from Marvel’s 'Blade' Amid Production Issues

Delroy Lindo has confirmed his departure from Marvel's troubled Blade reboot, expressing disappointment over the project's derailment despite initial excitement about his role and the film's inclusive creative direction. Lindo revealed that his character was envisioned as a leader of a Black community with a philosophy inspired by Marcus Garvey, and he praised the collaborative environment in the early stages of development. However, he noted that the project "went off the rails" for reasons not publicly detailed, coinciding with Blade’s ongoing production woes, including multiple director and writer changes. Lindo did not disclose the specific character he was to portray but emphasized the missed opportunity for meaningful representation. The Blade reboot has now been removed from Marvel’s release calendar, with its future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe remaining uncertain. Marvel CEO Kevin Feige has maintained that the character will eventually appear in the MCU, but no clear timeline exists.