Wesley Snipes and Ryan Reynolds speak onstage during the “Marvel Studios: The Ultimate Deadpool & Wolverine Celebration of Life” panel during 2024 Comic-Con International at San Diego Convention Center on July 25, 2024 in San Diego, California. | Photo credit: Matt Winkelmeyer
If you haven’t seen the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s latest blockbuster film, Deadpool and Wolverine, read with caution, as some spoilers are impossible to avoid.
Actor Wesley Snipes, who made an unexpected appearance in the role of Blade in Marvel’s film. deadpool and wolverine, With two Guinness World Records to his name, the actor now holds the record for the longest career as a live-action Marvel character, returning 25 years and 340 days after his initial portrayal of the character in 1998. bladeAccording to Guinness World Records, Snipes has surpassed Hugh Jackman, who first appeared as Wolverine 24 years ago in the 2000s. X Men,
Additionally, the cameo also earned Snipes the record for the longest gap between character appearances in Marvel films; his 19-year and 231-day gap as Blade since 2004 blade Trinity There’s been a 17-year gap between Alfred Molina playing Doc Ock spider man 2 (2004) and Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021).
Blade was one of a flood of superhero cameos that thrilled audiences in the wake of Deadpool and Wolverine’s first appearances in the MCU. In the film, Blade and the title characters teamed up with Elektra (Jennifer Garner; reprising the role from the 2003 and 2005 films), X-23 (Dafne Keen; reprising her role from the 2005 films), and the rest of the gang. Logan), and Gambit (Channing Tatum; realizing his dreams after his unfinished project). Fans were also thrilled to see Chris Evans reprising his role – not as Captain America but as Johnny Storm Fantastic Four Movies.
Released on 26 July. deadpool and wolverine It has already broken several box office records. The film grossed $211 million in its first weekend in North American theaters and now claims the sixth-biggest opening weekend of all time. It also broke the opening record previously held for R-rated films Dead Pool ($132 million). The Shawn Levy-directed film has also become the highest-grossing debut of 2024, surpassing Disney’s inside out 2,
Meanwhile, Marvel Studios is struggling with its own launch blade The revival film stars Mahershala Ali. The half-vampire-based film has faced multiple delays due to what’s been called ‘development hell.’ Notably, Snipes’ Blade jokingly addressed the delays during his brief appearance deadpool and wolverineHe said he would remain the only Blade.
