Filmmaker Bassam Tariq, known for his work on Riz Ahmed-led movie "Mogul Mowgli", is in negotiations with the Marvel Studios to direct the film adaptation of the popular comic "Blade". Oscar winner Mahershala Ali is set to play the titular vampire hunter.source https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/hollywood/blade-bassam-tariq-is-talks-to-direct-marvel-s-upcoming-film-starring-mahershala-ali-720591
