Deadline is exclusively reporting that Mia Goth is the latest name to join the cast for the upcoming Marvel Studios film Blade.

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Blade (sometimes referred to as Daywalker) is half-vampire, half-mortal, who becomes a protector of the mortal race against the threat of vampires.

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The report states that it’s being kept under wraps as to who Mia Goth will be playing in the film, who has had a stellar twelve months, earning praise for her performances in X, Pearl, and Infinity Pool.

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Blade first appeared in Marvel Comics back in 1973 by Marv Wolfman, appearing as a supporting character in The Tomb of Dracula #10. Blade would have his big screen debut in New Line’s 1998 film, which was R-rated and starred Wesley Snipes as the title character. Blade would be a hit that summer, making $131m worldwide and spawning two sequels (Blade II and Blade Trinity). Blade would also appear in the small screen in 2006, with Sticky Fingaz playing the title character, with the show only lasting one season.

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The film currently has Michael Starrbury attached to write the script, with Yann Demange attached to direct.

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Mia Goth will join a cast that includes Mahershala Ali, Delroy Lindo and Aaron Pierre.