Pakistani American Bassam Tariq in talks to direct Marvel Studio's new 'Blade' film

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If Bassam Tariq comes on board, he will be the sixth person of colour to direct a movie for Marvel Studios. Photo: Bassam Tariq/Instagram

Mogul Mowgli director Bassam Tariq is in talks to direct Marvel Studios' Blade movie, starring Mahershala Ali.

The two-time Oscar winner was announced to portray the vampire hunter at San Diego Comic-Con in 2019.

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