Progress continues to move forward on Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan's vampire flick even as details on the movie's plot continue to elude the most ardent film sleuths.
Rumors of the project first surfaced near the end of 2023, and it was later reported that a fierce bidding war between studios erupted for the rights to the pic, with Waner Bros. beating out the likes of Sony and Universal Pictures.
It's said that Coogler and Jordan are being incredibly secretive with the project, requiring bidders from WB, Sony and Universal to come to their offices and read the script in person- they would not allow physical or digital copies to be sent out before the bid took place.
Film enthusiasts are likely familiar with the fact that Coogler and Jordan have collaborated before on Fruitvale Station, Black Panther, the first Creed film, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Their union has yet to produce a misfire.
Now, it has been reported, per THR, that Delroy Lindo has joined the pic, along with Jack O'Connell. O'Connell is reportedly set to portray the villain.
It's also been reported but unconfirmed that Jordan may have a dual role in the film, playing twin brothers.
Interestingly enough, Delroy is also set to star in another vampire film as he's signed on to co-star in Marvel Studios' Blade film, which will be led by 2x-Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali.
That film has suffered numerous production delays so it's possible that Delroy may film his role in Coogler's pic first, despite the fact that he signed on to Blade quite some time ago.
Coogler also has another Marvel project in the works, an upcoming animated series titled Eyes of Wakanda. Though it will be creatively led by Todd Harris, Coogler will remain involved as an executive producer.
Filming on Coogler's vampire period piece is slated to begin this spring in New Orleans. Warner Bros. Discovery has set a March 7, 2025, release date for the film and has secured Imax screens for its release.
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