The Marvel Cinematic Universe is always expanding, and we’re currently in the midst of Phase Five. One of the most highly anticipated upcoming Marvel movies is definitely the Blade, which will see Mahershala Ali take on the title role made famous by Wesley Snipes. The Oscar-winning actor technically made his MCU debut in the post-credits scene of Eternals, although we only heard his voice. The scene featured Kit Harington's Dane Whitman, and rumors quickly spread that he might have a role in the vampiric blockbuster. And now the Game of Thrones alum has clarified his possible involvement in that new Blade movie.
While Eternals failed to perform at the box office, Chloé Zhao’s movie introduced a ton of new characters that have the potential to become major presences in the larger MCU. While Dane Whitman was a civilian throughout the film’s runtime, the post-credits scene revealed he was in possession of the Ebony Blade, which is an enchanted sword in the comics. Kit Harington recently appeared at Superhero Comic Con, and a video from Twitter showed him addressing that scene, and his rumored role in Blade. He responded honestly, sharing:
