Ryan Reynolds’ first venture into the Marvel universe wasn’t with X-Men Origins: Wolverine but as Hannibal King in Wesley Snipes’ Blade: Trinity. While he has since gone on to play the fan-favorite Merc with a Mouth, Reynolds hasn’t forgotten about his first Marvel movie. Even though there have been countless reports of the actor not being on good terms with Snipes, Reynolds went out of his way to make a Blade cameo possible in his blockbuster, Deadpool & Wolverine.
As much as fans appreciate Snipes coming back as his iconic vampire slayer, they also love how Ryan Reynolds gave Blade the moment he deserved.
How Ryan Reynolds Made Wesley Snipes’ Deadpool & Wolverine Cameo Possible
It is no news but a fact that Ryan Reynolds has always gone above and beyond for his Deadpool movies. From writing to producing to countless adlibs and more, Reynolds’ touch can be felt in every aspect of the R-rated movies. And it has been the same with his recently released Deadpool & Wolverine.
Apart from writing and crafting the perfectly entertaining tale, Reynolds also played a crucial role in making the many cameos in the film possible. While there are numerous cameos and iconic moments, Wesley Snipes‘ entry as Blade remains among the film’s most memorable moments, making fans nostalgic for his legendary portrayal of the formidable vampire slayer.
Despite the news and rumors of Reynolds and Snipes not being on good terms, it was after all the Deadpool star who made his cameo possible. In the latest interview with Variety, director Shawn Levy revealed how,
Wesley’s return as Blade was a very early idea of Ryan’s. We wanted to explore themes of legacy, characters and their endings. Ryan had said, ‘Blade never really got that moment, and I think people don’t even realize how much they miss Wesley Snipes as Blade until they see him. Let’s give them that feeling.’
So it was Ryan Reynolds who reached out to Snipes first and clarified that his cameo was not a joke but a nod to his legacy as Blade. And fans are appreciative and happy to see Blade back!
Fans React to Wesley Snipes’ Blade Cameo in Deadpool & Wolverine
‘There’s only been one Blade. There will only ever be one Blade,’ states Wesley Snipes as he came back for a shockingly brilliant cameo in Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool & Wolverine. An iconic moment that will forever be etched into the minds of Marvel fans, the cameo not only helped Snipes pay homage to his legacy as Blade but also made fans nostalgic for the Blade franchise.
As Shawn Levy’s interview went viral, fans too agreed with the fact that Snipe’s Blade has not gotten the level of recognition he deserved.
They did him justice 👏🏻
— Havoc Dumbster (@imDumbster) August 5, 2024
And he was right!!! So good to see him
— MEDPROS Center of Excellence (@Asst_to_the_RM) August 5, 2024
To this day, Snipes and the Blade Movies hold up. They are still bad-ass, and worthy of Logan treatment. <3
— JustaJarhead (@JustaJarhead71) August 5, 2024
The whole theater erupted in applause when he came on screen. I was so happy to see him again after a long 20 years and finally got a conclusion to the character.
— Dalton Meza-Paz (@DaltonPaz2003) August 5, 2024
They had to pay homage to the one that laid the foundation for Marvel movies. pic.twitter.com/Cx7J9ukxlu
— OurMovieGuide (@OurMovieGuide) August 5, 2024
Only been one blade ✅❤️🔥 pic.twitter.com/da9vJA0QI1
— Daemon (@AmeerKhan_ARK) August 5, 2024
Even after all these years, it is impressive to see how Wesley Snipes’ portrayal has left such a lasting impact on fans. His return in Deadpool & Wolverine and the reactions his cameos received, show that the character and the actor deserve the same level of respect and love as other iconic characters and actors.
At the same time, it is heartwarming to know the efforts Ryan Reynolds and others made in honoring Snipes and his legacy as Blade.
Deadpool & Wolverine is in theatres now!
