Summary
- Wesley Snipes may be reprising his role as Blade in the MCU, raising the possibility of multiple versions of the character.
- Casting both Snipes and Mahershala Ali as different Blades could prove Marvel’s place in the multiverse saga.
- The MCU should explore the multiverse further, and Blade offers Snipes the opportunity to reprise his iconic role.
The MCU continues to delay release dates BladeThis gives Marvel the perfect opportunity to bring back Wesley Snipes after his surprising return to Deadpool and Wolverine. Blade It was announced back in 2019 that Oscar-winning actor Mahershala Ali would play the title role. Blade The film has gone through a tumultuous period, with several directors and writers changing roles, and there was a risk that Ali would eventually abandon the project altogether.
Now Snipes has returned to play Blade for the first time Blade: Trinity In 2004, Marvel might have wanted to capitalize on all his goodwill and excitement Deadpool and Wolverine With Ali still involved in the project, this may seem like an impossible task, but there is a solution that could allow Snipes to return to the character in a more significant role this time. Ali doesn’t even have to leave Marvel’s Blade movie, because both versions of Eric Brooks can exist simultaneously.
All the Actors and Actresses in the MCU Blade Movie (So Far)
The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s “Blade” is set to be released in 2024, and several well-known actors and crew members have been confirmed to be involved in the project.
‘Blade’ Delay Means Wesley Snipes Could Still Appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
when Blade When The Last Jedi was announced as the next project in the Marvel Universe, Wesley Snipes hadn’t played the character in 15 years. It felt like he wouldn’t be returning, so audiences were willing to accept Mahershala Ali taking on the role as a welcome addition to the expanding universe. Five years later, Blade Snipes returns to play Blade before filming even begins Deadpool and WolverineSnipes returns to the role like he never left. Deadpool and Wolverine The cameos are one of the highlights of this film.
Now he has proven that he still has the talent and wants to return.
Blade
Ali may be facing an uphill battle.
Now Snipes is back to play Blade, Marvel’s Blade Snipes is in a weird spot in the film industry. Fans loved Snipes in the role just as much as Hugh Jackman did Wolverine or Robert Downey Jr. did Iron Man, and now that he’s proven he still has potential they want to return. Blade Ali may be fighting an uphill battle. All of these questions may have a simple answer: let Snipes participate in the upcoming Blade The movie is a variation of Eric Brooks.
Wesley Snipes and Mahershala Ali Could Star in MCU’s Blade Movie
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exist Deadpool and WolverineWesley Snipes mentioned the deep impression the role made on him, saying: “There is only one blade. There will always be only one blade.” This is definitely a subtle dig at Mahershala Ali. Blade The challenges facing the film. As iconic as Snipes’ Blade is, there could certainly be more than one character, and the MCU could really lean into the multiverse, allowing Snipes and Ali to play different versions of the character in the same movie.
It could be fascinating to see two fantastic actors play different versions of Blade in the same movie. A movie like this could go in a variety of directions, but they could focus on the dynamic between Snipes and Ali and how their respective characters are different and similar. If the MCU wants to continue Blade’s story after the movie, the finale could serve as a way for Snipes to pass the torch to Ali.
Giving Blade two heroes would prove his place in the multiverse lore
Here are some of the most successful movies Avengers: End Game In their stories, they describe the multiverse extensively, including Spider-Man: No Way Home, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnessand Deadpool and WolverineDespite being called the Multiverse Saga, Marvel hasn’t been as involved with the multiverse aspect as fans expected. Blade It seems like another unlikely project for the multiverse saga, but having Wesley Snipes and Mahershala Ali play different variations of Blade could help the MCU continue to flesh out the multiverse before the finale. Avengers: Secret Wars.
Spider-Man: Far From Home
It is another highest-grossing film
Endgame
The multiverse is mentioned, but it’s not as important to the plot as some of the other films in the multiverse saga.
If the Marvel Cinematic Universe chooses to go this route and cast Snipes and Ali together, then Blade Location in the multiverse legend. It can help connect to Avengers: Secret Warsboth characters may also return. The multiverse saga has had a bumpy ride so far, with the Marvel Universe having its biggest flops and some of its worst-reviewed movies. Deadpool and Wolverine Having achieved great success, the Marvel Universe should indeed continue to explore the multiverse. Blade This could be one of the ways.
Snipes is an iconic figure in the history of comic book movies. Blade Helping to pave the way X-Men, Spider-ManAnd eventually join the Marvel Universe. Deadpool and Wolverine This could be an interesting direction Marvel could take, as the upcoming Blade Reboots are always hard to nail down. Saga of the Multiverse has shown fans that there’s more than enough room for multiple versions of the same character, and seeing Snipes fight alongside Ali against vampires could be something special.
Blade (2025)
Marvel Studios’ Blade sees the return of the iconic vampire hunter, more than two decades after Wesley Snipes first portrayed the character in live-action. Starring Mahershala Ali as Eric Brooks, the Blade reboot officially introduces vampires to the Marvel Cinematic Universe after the second post-credits scene of The Eternals previewed the daywalker’s MCU debut. Ali stars alongside DeRoy Lindo and Aaron Pierre in Yann DeMange’s 2024 dark superhero film.
Release date: November 7, 2025
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