How Ryan Reynolds made Wesley Snipes’ cameo as Blade possible in Deadpool & Wolverine, honoring his legacy as the vampire slayer.


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Ryan Reynolds personally reached out to Wesley Snipes to secure his cameo as Blade in Deadpool & Wolverine.
Snipes’ appearance brought back fond memories for Marvel fans of his portrayal of Blade in the Blade franchise.

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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.
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are the two leads of Deadpool & Wolverine | Marvel StudiosRyan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in Deadpool & Wolverine | Marvel Studios
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.
Wesley Snipes and Ryan Reynolds in a still from Blade: Trinity | New Line Cinema

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.

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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

Wesley Snipes in the Blade saga.Wesley Snipes in the Blade Saga | New Line Cinema
‘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.