News about Mahershala Ali

Blade cast: Where are they now following Wesley Snipes' surprise cameo in Deadpool & Wolverine?

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 25, 2024
Fans had been devastated to learn that the actor wouldn't be reprising the role in the MCU's upcoming Blade project for Phase 5 of the multiverse saga, with Mahershala Ali lined up instead. However they were in for a treat when Snipes made a surprise return as the beloved character in Deadpool & Wolverine, which surpassed Joker's earnings to become the highest-grossing R-rated movie.

Tim Robbins mistakenly announces Robert De Niro's 'Oscar-winning' as 'Oscar-winning,' the first time in category for Oppenheimer's Robert Downey Jr

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 11, 2024
Tim Robbins had a verbal slip during a segment at the 96th Oscars on Sunday in Los Angeles. Mahershala Ali, 50, Ke Huy Quan, 55, and Christoph Waltz, 67, who introduced the Best Supporting Actor nominees with lengthy monologues about each performer.

As they say, 'it was one of the best films I've ever seen,' Netflix fans raving about '10/10' Oscar-winning film.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 20, 2024
After Netflix's debut on the streaming platform at the start of this month, fans are lauding an Oscar-winning film as one of the best films they've ever seen. The picture in question, which was released in 2018 to burgeoning critical acclaim, had blown cinema-lovers away. They expressed their admiration for a film that, despite receiving an Academy Award, was not as well-received by the public as some of the more recent launches.

Cyber expert reveals how Chinese hackers could cripple America and turn the hit 'Leave the World Behind' movie nightmare into reality: 'You'll only know war has begun… when the phones go out'

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 27, 2023
No phones were used. There is no internet access in the United States. There are no satellites in the United States. Oil tankers are aground. Planes are plummeting out of the sky. Flamingos in the swimming pond. In the backyard, a zombie deer was found. Chaos without explanation. Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, and Ethan Hawke's 'Leave the World Behind,' a Netflix apocalyptic thriller based on a Rumaan Alam book and has enthralled American audiences. The film depicts a modern world in decay. An unknown phenomenon, whether it be a foreign cyberattack, extrastellar power, or global cabal, has wiped out vital U.S. infrastructure and plunges America into a nightmare. The film's producer, Barack Obama, is behind it, and its producer claims that the former president was able to give me a little bit of what might happen in real life.' Does this dystopia have the stamp of presidential approval?Could any of this really happen? Yes, in short.

On line, a tense and disturbing Netflix thriller with a remarkably star-studded cast is available right now, with 'obsessed' viewers celebrating the 'eerie and unsettling' film only hours after its initial debut

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 8, 2023
Following a limited theatrical debut in November, a new Netflix thriller starring Julia Roberts and Ethan Hawke is now available on the website. Leave The World Behind Mahershala Ali, Myha'la Herrold, and Kevin Bacon as two holidaying families fight for survival in the wake of a global disaster, based on Rumaan Alam's 2020 book. The general response to the film has been generally favorable, with some people getting up in the early hours of the morning to watch the movie before work.

During the Hollywood writers' strike, a complete list of shows was suspended

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 13, 2023
Since the writers' strike began on May 2, increasing numbers of shows have had to suspend production or completely close down. Thousands of film and television writers have been hit the picket lines after the Writers Guild of America called its first strike in 16 years. As the trial is expected to reach its third week, it is likely to damage Hollywood productions. Analysts are expecting the strike to last three months or more, so further shows that were not planned for release in the fall season are likely to halt filming or suspend pre-production.

Game of Thrones, Stranger Things, and a new Blade film have all been praised by Hollywood writers

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 8, 2023
In 2024, Disney and Marvel's Blade, as well as Apple TV+'s Severance, have both had to wrap early, as the walkout began to hurt Hollywood productions. Since the Writers Guild of America called the first strike in 16 years, thousands of film and television writers have landed on the picket lines. Last week, America's most popular late-night comedy shows were cut down and re-runs, and the strike is now affecting planned TV series and movies. Analysts are now forecasting that the walkout will last three months or more, beginning in 2007 and ending in 2008.

Mia Goth is expected to be part of the Blade Reboot by Marvel Studios, which is set to debut in 2024

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 13, 2023
Mia Goth will be joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe for Blade's upcoming highly awaited remake. According to an article published on Deadline on Wednesday, the 29-year-old English actress is expected to appear in the film starring Oscar-winning actor Mahershala Ali, 49, in the title role. Last November, it was revealed that French filmmaker Yann Demange, 45, would direct the artistic revival of the Blade film franchise set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Stephen Dorff slams 'garbage' superhero movies including Marvel's upcoming Blade film

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 27, 2023
When he expressed his opinion on the new wave of 'worthless garbage' superhero movies, including the forthcoming Blade film from Marvel, Stephen Dorff didn't hold back. Deacon Frost, the actor who appeared in the original 1998 Blade with Wesley Snipes, 60, wondered if the forthcoming film, starring Mahershala Ali, 48, would withstand the test of time. In a recent interview with The Daily Beast, 'god bless them, they're making a lot of money, but their films suck,' he said of Marvel films, adding, "nobody's going to remember them.'

First glance at Jodie Foster in the fourth season of HBO Max's drama

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 22, 2022
In the forthcoming season of crime drama True Detective: Night Country, HBO Max has aired a first glance at Jodie Foster in the new season of True Detective: Night Country. In the forthcoming fourth season of HBO's anthology film True Detective, the actress, 60, takes the role of Detective Liz Danvers. The teaser clip actually teases anticipation of what is to come as Jodie is heard to say, 'I'm working on this case.' These guys disappeared 48 hours earlier.'

Kit Harington Hints That the Jon Snow Spinoff Will Be About Grappling Trauma

www.popsugar.co.uk, December 13, 2022
Kit Harington is hinting at where the Jon Snow spinoff of "Game of Thrones" will pick up the tale with everyone's favorite broody King in the North. Harington spoke at the official "Game of Thrones" convention on Dec. 11, and although he didn't mention the spinoff by name, he pointed toward where the show might be seen. Most likely don't need a reminder of the show's controversial conclusion, but season eight ended with Jon Snow, who was born in Targaryen, serving as the King of the North, and having a claim to the throne. Rather, after assassinating Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke), his uncle, aunt, and his queen, he stayed in the North, beyond the Wall, with the wildlings and his friend Tormund Giantsbane (Kristofer Hivju).

After director Bassam Tariq left the Mahershala Ali film, Marvel's Blade reboot has been postponed

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 11, 2022
Blade, the widely awaited vampire slayer superhero film, has been postponed. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Marvel Studios has decided to 'temporarily suspend production-related work in Atlanta' as they look for a new director. Mahershala Ali, a two-time Academy Award winner, was supposed to start shooting in November, but the project will now be on hold as the studio looks for a new filmmaker and 'further develops the film.'

The Marvel film's producer, Bassam Tariq, has left the franchise

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 28, 2022
The new Marvel Blade movie has under a major shake-up. Bassam Tariq's director had left the project just two months before the adventure film about a vampire slayer was supposed to begin, according to The Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday evening. Tariq will also act as an executive producer, though the company's name will be used to describe it. Mahershala Ali, a two-time Academy Award winner, will play Mahershala Ali in the role that was made popular by Wesley Snipes in a previous trilogy. Delroy Lindo and Aaron Pierre, two supporting cast members of the latest Blade film, are among the new film's sponsors.

Bella Hadid's character REVEALED in teaser trailer for season three of Hulu's Ramy

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 15, 2022
Earlier this year, it was revealed that she had nabbed a regular role in the forthcoming season of the critically acclaimed Hulu series Ramy. Bella Hadid's character was finally revealed in a teaser trailer for the show's much-anticipated third season, which was announced on Wednesday. The 25-year-old supermodel appears on 'Lena,' a striking young woman whose appearance matches Ramy Hassan's (played by series creator Ramy Youssef) close pal Stevie (played by Steve Way) on a Muslim dating website.

RICHARD E. GRANT admits to being alone in the loss of his wife, but says her zeal for life guides him

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 12, 2022
Richard E Grant recalls his beloved wife, her love, and how he has come to terms with life after she passed away last year. From processing 212 candidates into the Beverly Hills Hilton's ballroom, everything has been planned as a military manoeuvre. Everyone is well-dressed and led to pose in front of a miniature Oscar backdrop, followed by a glass of wine and a mingle.

RICHARD E. GRANT recalls Charles' sincere kindness after losing his wife Joan to cancer

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 11, 2022
RICHARD E. GRANT: I read the oncology paper that's just landed on the doormat. To Joan, left is Richard with wife Joan), but I have promised that she will never read it. A week ago, the nuclear bombshell diagnosis/prognosis was verbally delivered, in black and white. The hospital has decided to perform radiation therapy. In three days, the brain tumours will be identified. Joan's hair will all fall out a week later, and there will be brain swelling and potential incoherence, which we will combat by increasing her steroid doses. This will be followed by chemo or immunotherapy. Wanda Cui, an oncologist, receives a call from an astonishing world. "The FDA-approved tepotinib wonder drug has been given on compassionate grounds, with 100% free.' You're only supposed to take two pills a day.' It's a new drug that only works for a specific type of lung cancer. It's remarkable to find this end-of-week hope-filled news. Joan will no longer have to suffer chemotherapy. She won't lose her hair. It's like winning by a lottery. Top right is Charles's first meeting Richard in 2001, and bottom right is Richard and his daughter Oilly and Joan with Oilly.