He’s currently slated to star in “Sovereign” and the upcoming “Blade” reboot, perTheCinemaholic.
So, what’s the real reason Mahershala Ali changed his name?
We did some digging to find out.
As practicing Christians, Ali’s parents wanted the moniker to reflect their religious beliefs.
This means he adapted both his first and last name when he began acting.
During a 2017 interview, Ali discussed in detail the reason behind his name change (viaThe Guardian).
Though it was difficult to face this adversity, Ali said he attempted to take it all in stride.
“When I was younger, I went by Hershal.
