Although the news comes as a surprise, its ALL GOOD.

Such is the business of entertainment!

Much peace to the MCU crew always a fan.

BLADE: TRINITY, Wesley Snipes, 2004, (c) New Line/courtesy Everett Collection SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 20: Mahershala Ali attends Marvel Studios Panel during 2019 Comic-Con International at San Diego Convention Center on July 20, 2019 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images)

Mahershala Ali’s ‘Blade’ movie is currently set for 2023.Everett Collection; Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images

Honor and respect to the grandmaster Stan.

Inshallah, we will someday work together.

Most importantly to my loyal fans, the incredible outpouring of love is overwhelming.

I am grateful for the never-ending support.

So, nah fret nah worry, its not de end of de story.

Welcome to the Daywalker Klique.

Snipes starred as the character in 1998sBlade, 2002sBlade II, and 2004sBlade Trinity.

All three came with an R rating and explored the supernatural-infused horror side of Marvel comics.

Hence the name Daywalker.

Balls in Marvels court.

Ali stepped out for one last surprise during the panel presentation to reveal his casting.

Feige later toldColliderthat this newBladewill not be part of Phase Four.

We have, for years, wanted to find a new way into Blade.

We love that character.

We love that world, he also toldFandangoin a separate interview.

And then he just cut right to it and was like Blade.

And we were like, Yes.'