Mahershala Ali is still the only confirmed star of the upcoming MCU project about the superhero vampire hunter.

Marvel’sBlademovie has lost a cast member.

As the project evolved, Im no longer part of that."

Aaron Pierre attends the 55th Annual NAACP Awards at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Aaron Pierre.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty

Representatives for Pierre and Marvel Studios did not immediately respond to EW’s request for additional comment.

He also recently starred as Malcolm X onGenius: MLK/X.

Im really encouraged with the direction of the project," Ali said then.

“I think well be back at it relatively soon.

Bladeis currently set for theatrical release on Nov. 7, 2025.

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