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Ryan Reynolds’ recently releasedDeadpool & Wolverine, boosted a slew of celebrity appearances. Further thrilling the viewers with familiar faces like Jennifer Garner’sElektraand 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 asBlade.
This marked his return as the titular character nearly two decades after working with Reynolds inBlade: 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 ofBladeandBlade IIskyrocketedWesley Snipesinto the spotlight, cementing his status as a major action star. Further, to capitalize on the vampire hunter’s popularity, New Line Cinema brought forthBlade: Trinityin2004. 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-starRyan 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 & Wolverineplayfully acknowledged this history.
In the movie, whenBlademeetsDeadpool, his first line is,“I don’t like you,”to whichDeadpoollooks 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.#DeadpoolAndWolverinepic.twitter.com/wGv2ixBT8G
With the success ofDeadpool & Wolverine, along with Snipes reprising his titular role, the rumor mill is churning out a potentialBlade: Trinitysequel. 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 hasachieved two remarkablefeats with his surprise return asBladeinDeadpool & Wolverine.
Snipes, who first brought the iconic half-vampire “Daywalker” to life in 1998 hitBlade, 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, dethronedHugh Jackman‘s tenure asWolverine, which started inX-Men(2000). While the audience expected Jackman would break the record with his latest appearance asWolverine, Snipes has outdone him by claiming the title (viaDeadline).
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In addition to this, with a staggering 19-year-long hiatus since his last appearance inBlade: 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 inSpider-Man: No Way Home(2021) after 17 years.
You can watchDeadpool & Wolverinein theatres near you and rentBlade: Trinityon Apple TV.
Sakshi Singh
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Sakshi Singh has written over 1,300 entertainment articles, mostly about Netflix shows and reality TV. She’s spent the last two years covering everything from surprise engagements to shocking eliminations and previously wrote for Essentially Sports in their Netflix Junkie division. A self-proclaimed reality TV addict, Sakshi has watched all 48 seasons of Survivor and never misses a new dating or competition series. She loves watching how strangers meet, fall in love, team up, or betray each other - it’s the mix of strategy and drama that keeps her hooked. When she’s not glued to a reality show, she’s usually watching a crime thriller or tracking the next big streaming hit.
