Pakistani American Bassam Tariq in talks to direct Marvel Studio's new 'Blade' film

If Bassam Tariq comes on board, he will be the sixth person of colour to direct a movie for Marvel Studios. Photo: Bassam Tariq/Instagram

Mogul Mowgli director Bassam Tariq is in talks to direct Marvel Studios' Blade movie, starring Mahershala Ali.

The two-time Oscar winner was announced to portray the vampire hunter at San Diego Comic-Con in 2019.

Get 30% off with our ads free Premium Plan!

~~RM13.90/month~~
RM9.73 only

Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

~~RM12.33/month~~
RM8.63/month

Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

Free Trial

For new subscribers only

Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.

Report it to us.

What is the issue about?

Spelling and grammatical error

Factually incorrect

Story is irrelevant

Email (optional)