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Marvel Reportedly Tried to Demote Mahershala Ali in His Own Movie

NOT SO MARVELOUS

The two-time Oscar winner reportedly considered leaving the ‘Blade’ reboot after rewrites downgraded his titular role to ‘fourth lead.’

Laura Bradley
Laura Bradley 

Senior Entertainment Reporter

91st Academy Awards - Oscars Governors Ball - Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 24, 2019. Mahershala Ali with his Best Supporting Actor award for "Green Book."
Mario Anzuoni/Reuters
Laura Bradley

Laura Bradley

Senior Entertainment Reporter

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