Blade Director Defends 'Good Dude' Kevin Feige After Marvel Scrapped Mahershala Ali's 1920s Vampire Movie

Blade director Bassam Tariq defended Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige after the studio scrapped his 1920s vampire film, claiming he didn't blame Feige for the project's cancellation. Tariq, who was the first of two officially tied directors to the now-cancelled movie, expressed feeling like a "failure" after exiting the project.

He attributed his emotional turmoil to the challenge of recalibrating his identity after a major project didn't materialize. Tariq praised the film's production design and the craftsmanship of the team, but criticized the lack of resources to realize the vision. He also highlighted Feige's adaptability, citing Spider-Man: Brand New Day as an example of the studio's ability to incorporate changes while maintaining spectacle.

Tariq, who recently starred in the film "Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother," expressed hope that Feige would find time to witness his potential as a filmmaker.