How The Shelved 'Blade' Movie Helped Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' Be Great

Fans of the Blade franchise have been eagerly awaiting its iteration starring Mahersala Ali, the two-time Oscar-winning actor who seemed perfect to fill Wesley Snipes' shoes. However, that movie appears to be on eternal hold, as it's changed directors twice and is not, as far as anyone knows, on any Marvel Cinematic Universe release schedule.

However, another movie got an unexpected boost from the delay. Ruth Carter, the two-time Oscar-winning costume designer, says that research for the Blade film helped her develop the visuals for Sinners, the Ryan Coogler/Michael B.... Read more


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