Wesley Snipes made a surprise return to the role of Blade in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine‘ this summer. While only a cameo, his scene-stealing performance reignited fans’ love for the character. It also made star Ryan Reynolds realize Snipes deserves a fitting finale for his version of the Daywalker.
In the wake of the film’s success, Reynolds has publicly called for Snipes to receive a standalone Blade movie in the vein of ‘Logan‘. Such a project would give the iconic actor and his interpretation of the vampire hunter a memorable send-off.
A Logan-Style Movie Would Fit Blade Perfectly
Taking to Twitter, Reynolds praised Snipes and the impact of his Blade trilogy. To honor Snipes’ contributions, Reynolds suggested fans retweet his post to show support for “a Logan-like send-off“. Reynolds sees potential for Snipes to receive similar treatment as his co-star Hugh Jackman received with ‘Logan‘. His tweet resonated, gaining tens of thousands of likes and shares from excited fans.
Like ‘Logan‘, a standalone Blade movie could take on a dark, mature tone befitting the character. Snipes’ films established Blade as an action as well as a horror hybrid, making the R-rating a natural choice. Such a film could also draw directly from Snipes’ version of Blade from the previous movies. It would allow the actor, who has played the role the longest of any Marvel star, to receive an epic cinematic goodbye matching his legacy.
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Project To Help Pass The Torch To Mahershala Ali
Marvel’s reboot of Blade starring Mahershala Ali has faced development issues since being announced. Some consider replacing Snipes to be a mistake. A final Snipes-led movie could help smoothly transition between the actors. By resolving Snipes’ Blade’s story, it would set the stage for Ali’s new interpretation. With positive fan response, such a project could unite old and new generations of Blade enthusiasts.
Reynolds’ comments have excited fans about the possibility of one last stand-alone movie sending off Wesley Snipes’ iconic Blade. A dark, R-rated movie in the vein of Logan would honor the character and actor’s contributions in a memorable way. It could also help set the table for Marvel’s upcoming Blade reboot while paying tribute to the franchise’s roots.
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