Ryan Reynolds’ recently released Deadpool & Wolverine, boosted a slew of celebrity appearances. Further thrilling the viewers with familiar faces like Jennifer Garner’s Elektra and Channing Tatum’s Gambit, to name a few. However, the biggest surprise was waiting just around the corner when Wesley Snipes reprised his iconic role as Blade.
This marked his return as the titular character nearly two decades after working with Reynolds in Blade: Trinity. While the movie was lackluster, it sparked rumors of a feud between the actors. However, Reynolds appears keen to bury the hatchet, as evidenced by his recent social media post.
Ryan Reynolds Mends Fences With Wesley Snipes Amidst Rumored Feud
The success of Blade and Blade II skyrocketed Wesley Snipes into the spotlight, cementing his status as a major action star. Further, in order to capitalize on the vampire hunter’s popularity, New Line Cinema brought forth Blade: Trinity in 2004. But the movie failed to live up to the expectations of its predecessors and was critically panned at the box office.
In the midst of this, there were also rumors of a possible feud between Snipes and his co-star Ryan Reynolds, who played Hannibal King in the movie. Reynolds was reported to be having a tough time on set with Snipes berating and constantly criticizing his performance. While these were just rumors, Deadpool & Wolverine playfully acknowledged this history.
In the movie, when Blade meets Deadpool, his first line is, “I don’t like you,” to which Deadpool looks at him and quips, “Never did,” a supposed nod to rumored tensions between Snipes and Reynolds. But while these rumors were never confirmed, a recent X post by Reynolds showcases all is well between the A-listers.
There is no Fox Marvel Universe or MCU without Blade first creating a market. He’s Marvel Daddy. Please retweet for a Logan-like send off. #DeadpoolAndWolverine pic.twitter.com/wGv2ixBT8G
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) August 5, 2024
With the success of Deadpool & Wolverine, along with Snipes reprising his titular role, the rumor mill is churning out a potential Blade: Trinity sequel. While fans are eager to witness Snipes in full action mode, no official confirmations have been made in this regard.
Wesley Snipes’ Deadpool & Wolverine Cameo Shatters Two Guinness World Records
Wesley Snipes is back in the spotlight and breaking records no less. Guinness World Records recently announced that Wesley Snipes has achieved two remarkable feats with his surprise return as Blade in Deadpool & Wolverine.
Snipes, who first brought the iconic half-vampire “Daywalker” to life in 1998 hit Blade, has now set records for both the “Longest Career as a Live-Action Marvel Character” and the “Longest Gap Between Character Appearances in Marvel Films.”
Wesley Snipes’ return nearly 26 years after his original portrayal, dethroned Hugh Jackman‘s tenure as Wolverine, which started in X-Men (2000). While the audience expected Jackman would break the record with his latest appearance as Wolverine, Snipes has outdone him by claiming the title (via Deadline).
In addition to this, with a staggering 19-year-long hiatus since his last appearance in Blade: Trinity (2004), the actor broke the record for the longest gap between portrayals.
This record was previously held by Alfred Molina, who had marked his return as Doctor Octopus in Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) after 17 years.
You can watch Deadpool & Wolverine in theatres near you and rent Blade: Trinity on Apple TV.
