The latest Marvel movie to be hit by the Writers’ Guild of America (WGA) strike is Thunderbolts. The strike action taken by the union at the start of this month is in a bid to ensure pay increases in an age when streaming services reign supreme. This stand taken by the union also includes regulations on implementing generative Artificial Intelligence into writer’s rooms.
The writer’s strike removed any progress that had been made on Blade, the reboot of the original Venom starring Mahershala Ali and due to be released in September 2024. The shutdown of this major film is just one of the many effects of the strike, and Marvel television programmes Daredevil: Born Again and Wonder Man have similarly been stalled due to the strike.
Marvel is a global leader in popular cultures, with the entertainment giant boasting comic books, live action television shows, animated series, video games, theatrical movies and more. The company’s success and fame is built on the unfailing commitment they have to their audience while also prioritizing incredible storytelling and bringing popular characters to life.
Mahershala Ali, star of the Blade reboot, is an American actor widely associated with his roles in House of Khan, Moonlight, Green Book, and the Hunger Games film series. His commitment to the craft has earned him two Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor. Indian American born Ali, is well known for his commitment to every role he has and his diversity of characters.
