This actor returned to his iconic role in Deadpool & Wolverine. And his presence was a shock.

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Wesley Snipes He will play the iconic Blade again exactly 20 years after his last appearance in the role in a film. Blade: The Dark Trinity. Because of the chaos that went on behind the scenes of the show, no one believed Wesley Snipes would make it on screen, as his feud with Ryan Reynolds was so widely publicized at the time. However, the men buried the hatchet a long time ago, and Snipes himself referred to the collaboration with the actor in an interview with EW.com.

Wesley Snipes as Blade

Wesley Snipes played Blade in three films – Blade (1998), Blade 2 (2002), and Blade: Trinity Dark (2004). The commercial success of the first was a major and important step in the popularization of comic book cinema. The actor and other guest stars appeared in San Diego alongside Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. There was a question about Reynolds’ past. Although he did not mention the conflict from the past, it is clear that there is no trace of it. This was also very clearly noted in Hall H in Ryan’s interactions with Wesley. These were the times when Ryan Reynolds formed his sense of humor on screen in the style of Deadpool. This has evolved in him over the years. From Snipes’ statement, it can be inferred that this may be the reason for the conflict situations.

– Some of the things he did at the time didn’t sit well with my sense of humor. It’s not my style. I thought it was off-putting. To see him do it in the context of this movie now, it made sense. Now I see how well he does it. Ryan can do something that most people can’t do. He’s unique in that respect, he’s found a niche where he can do what he does best. Deadpool is everything Ryan Reynolds is. He was good entertainment for me, and he was fun to work with. It was nice to get back to that.

This is how he remembers the various conversations with Marvel.

– Over the years, we had many interesting conversations – some more substantive, some not so much. I reached the point of moving on with my life and leaving everything behind – and that was good for me, I made three films with them, and according to some, they turned out to be very good. So everyone started doing something different – sometimes something bigger and better.

What was the background behind returning to the role of Blade? It began with a mysterious text message from Ryan Reynolds: “I need to talk to you.” Snipes himself did not believe such a return was possible.

– I didn’t think it was possible. I didn’t think it was possible at all. I didn’t even think Marvel or Disney were interested in it. Especially since they cast Mahershala as a new version of the character. I thought it didn’t make sense, but when Ryan Reynolds calls you, you go see what he’s talking about. He gave me the idea and the information that everyone was in favor of that we were going to go. He said, ‘If you say yes, we will.’ And here we are.

Let us remind you that Snipes is joined by Jennifer Garner (Elektra), Chris Evans (Human Torch), Channing Tatum (Gamibit from the film the actor worked on but never made) and Dafne Keen (X-23 from Logan: Wolverine).

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Playing Blade is a challenge.

Wesley Snipes admits that keeping the role a secret from the world and his family was a huge challenge. However, he explains that the real challenge was getting Blade back in shape so he could put on the suit and perform in the action scenes. The actor is still in great physical shape at 61, but he wanted to get back in Blade shape.

-I wasn’t prepared for Blade. I don’t walk around as Blade every day, you know what I mean? With a coat, sunglasses, and fangs in his mouth. I had to train. We worked on the physical part of my body because my concern wasn’t in the physicality so that I could perform well in the action scenes. They didn’t tell me what scenes they were planning, so I prepared myself physically for everything. Fortunately, I didn’t have to do everything I expected because action movies are hard to shoot. After a month of hard work, my body was ready.

He remembers the fight scene with Cassandra Nova’s henchmen as a big challenge, because it was so cold. They had to shoot it in the winter after the actors’ strike ended, which was in early 2023 and 2024. The temperatures were below zero.

Finally, he mentions that he hasn’t had a chance to speak with Mahershala Ali since he was cast as Blade. He only mentions what we know, which is the general congratulations, support and blessing for taking on the role of Blade. He also explains that the current major problems with the production of the new film are not the actor’s fault and it would be good for people to remember that.

After changing directors and screenwriters several times, we are working on a new one. Their code They’re still going strong. Old Blade, on the other hand, got a proper send-off. deadpool and wolverine, Which was praised by the viewers.