Mahershala Ali Finally Made His ‘Blade’ Film With ‘Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother’

Bassam Tariq and Mahershala Ali finally made their “Blade” movie.

On Saturday night, “Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother” made its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival before its theatrical release on Sept. 25. Tariq’s film centers on Latif (Ali), a devout Muslim hitman who, following the sudden death of his wife, goes on the run with his teenage daughter (Adia, a revelation), 10-year-old son (Jahleel Kamara) and newborn baby on the hunt for breast milk and after running afoul of not only his boss but also Hwan (an unrecognizable John Cho), the gun-toting leader of an anti-pornography Christian cult.

And yes, Ali dispatches his enemies with a long blade.

Tariq (“Mogul Mowgli”) was hired by Marvel Studios to direct “Blade” — with two-time Oscar winner Ali in the starring role — all the way back in 2021, but backed out of helming the project in 2022 due to production delays, staying on as an executive producer. The film was then stuck in development hell, and by July 2026, Ali confirmed it was dead in the water. So, Ali put the sword-fighting skills he’d learned training for the superhero to good use in “Your Mother Your Mother Your…

Original source: https://variety.com/