Marvel Studios’ Blade reboot undoubtedly has a star-studded cast with Mia Goth‘s latest addition receiving roof-raising cheers from the MCU fandom. From the looks of it, the Mahershala Ali starrer feature may have cast the Pearl star, known for her horror routes – to play as Lilith or at least that’s what stans and Marvel critics/insiders are speculating.
The Daywalker reboot movie has faced a few hurdles since going into development. Earlier Reports claimed that Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali was unsatisfied by a 90-page weak script. However, studio execs were quick to find a replacement in Michael Starrburry, who is penning a new script for the Vampire Hunter pic.
With Blade expected to begin filming in Summer 2023, more details regarding its cast have begun to roll out like the Deadline report which states the 2022’s X actor is joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe. There is no information on the character she would be playing but many believe she would play Lilith. The horror actor’s casting has also restored fans’ hope in the standalone film.
There is also a discussion among some Marvel pundits if Mia Goth could portray the Midnight Sons’ Mother of Demons version of Lilith or the Daughter Dracula iteration. Nonetheless, the character has a strong history in Marvel comics – particularly in Blade’s lore. She is also known as the mother of demons posing as a big bad in Midnight Sons.
In any case, these are mere speculations at the moment so readers are advised to take it with a grain of salt. Readers can check out reactions below.
If Mia Goth is Lilith in Blade, then she's most likely "Daughter of Dracula" Lilith, not the Midnight Sons "Mother of Demons" Lilith https://t.co/SmiXFOJ9vi
— Vin (@vinwriteswords) April 12, 2023
Oh shit!!! LFG!!! https://t.co/PrRkdjRLbX
— Richard Newby (@RICHARDLNEWBY) April 12, 2023
This movie is definitely rated R https://t.co/QByh8qgKWs
— Marc (@MarAbh999) April 13, 2023
Ok. Hear me out … https://t.co/aKpgYoyJIi pic.twitter.com/XCw8FUk7fK
— Dirk Lester 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇫🇷✌🏾 (@Dirk2112) April 12, 2023
There's your Lilith https://t.co/Z3DzNI3IIF
— MyTimeToShineHello (@MyTimeToShineH) April 12, 2023
HOLY W https://t.co/2eam7o0UjV
— BSL 🎄 (@bigscreenleaks) April 12, 2023
Mia Goth should play Lilith or Lilith, but they'll probably have her playing Blade's friend Mel who has no comics counterpart so they can avoid paying royalties https://t.co/0oaMkI55qK
— maX 🏳️🌈 (@MaxPatrick1113) April 13, 2023
Daughter of Dracula or the Mother of Demons Lilith?
— RJ (@ResonantJustice) April 12, 2023
Mia Goth joining the MCU………we won. pic.twitter.com/OBXqUwZeXU
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) April 12, 2023
Mia Goth playing Lilith in Blade? pic.twitter.com/catXOnRL0o
— Luis (@cultureelixir) April 12, 2023
MIA GOTH AS LILITH MOTHER OF ALL DEMONS ?????? YES PLEASE ???? https://t.co/rWFUpCp3X2 pic.twitter.com/tLoBFYNPci
— Tom SU // Commissions Open (@DrawsTom) April 12, 2023
Mia Goth is definitely playing Lilith Drake or Dracula’s daughter in Marvel’s Blade pic.twitter.com/mbE66l4zcw
— Jeff Schwartz (@JiffSchwazz) April 13, 2023
Just let it be Rated R, @MarvelStudios. Worked great with Werewolf.
Mia Goth is amazing and if she plays Lilith it will be one of the best castings ever done on cmb!! pic.twitter.com/ZRc6B7mICa
— Marcelo Mendes (@mmendes1313) April 12, 2023
#MiaGoth fans – you WON!!!! 🥳#Marvel #MCU #Blade https://t.co/0T4JIeaHVD
— Grace Randolph (@GraceRandolph) April 12, 2023
Mother of Demons Lilith was the first Midnight Sons villain in the comics, and after the game, she's now the most iconic. For franchise building, this is the Lilith they'd use.
Mia doesn't match Mother Lilith to me. But MCU makes changes all the time, so anything's possible 🤷 pic.twitter.com/Nxc5k37f0y
— Vin (@vinwriteswords) April 12, 2023
mia goth in blade? we will watch pic.twitter.com/1exqOWU2M3
— grace dante roy (@misslefroy) April 12, 2023
Marvel took their time to get this script right and now they’ve attracted one of the best actresses working today. Blade’s definitely high on the most anticipated list https://t.co/DEHWFmC64U
— Tom Smith (@Tom_Smith717) April 12, 2023
Incredible news https://t.co/YjYDsJw5hX
— Jason Kane (Greatphase) (@GGeneralHolt8) April 12, 2023
marvel got steven yeun, ayo edebiri, mahershala ali and mia goth in their future projects… yeah they won me back pic.twitter.com/jxuOunmJDt
— zenon (@ikarisyeun) April 12, 2023
With the debut of characters like Moon Knight and fans’ increasing interest to see Wong, Doctor Strange and not to forget Werewolf by Night’s Elsa Bloodstone – there has been more hope for Marvel Studios to explore a Midnight Suns movie.
If all goes well with MCU’s Vampire Hunter feature, a supernatural ensemble team-up does not look far-fetched, especially since the studio is proceeding with a Suicide Squad-Esque team-up through Thunderbolts.
Goth is also in discussion to play a role in Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein movie. The actress’ recent performances were raved among the critics’ circle while cinephiles have been genuinely terrified by her eerie acting chops.
Directed by Yann Demange, the Blade movie is set to release on September 6, 2024.
