@anjali.filmiMarvel's hold on the BLADE schedule forced Mahershala Ali to decline multiple roles. He says the training was so intense he blew out his knee. The production delays meant he literally moved his family to Atlanta just to wait, only for them to keep pushing the start dates back. https://youtu.be/Zj_tL5ew1Yc?si=o2oY9h7gtzPZcobT
View original postPhoto by @anjali.filmi· Sep 23, 2026· Photo 1 of 2· Mahershala Ali
The focus is a man wearing a black head covering and a blue garment. He is looking off to the side with a serious expression. The background appears to be an indoor setting with other people visible on a staircase. The mood is cinematic and dramatic.
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View original postPhoto by @anjali.filmi· Sep 23, 2026· Photo 1 of 2· Mahershala Ali
The focus is a man wearing a black head covering and a blue garment. He is looking off to the side with a serious expression. The background appears to be an indoor setting with other people visible on a staircase. The mood is cinematic and dramatic.
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