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The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a huge amalgamation of multiverses, giving way to countless possibilities. This element of the superhero franchise enables us to piece together speculative theories, adding to the rich tapestry of the superhero lore and making way for intriguing possibilities. And so one such theory is that Wesley Snipes’ Blade inDeadpool & Wolverineisn’t from the original trilogy.
As per this speculation, the character hails from an alternate timeline, which emerged due to one deleted scene from the firstBlademovie from 1998, featuring one of the worst superheroes from Sony’s Marvel Universe: Morbius.
Wesley Snipes’ Blade Might Be From Alternate Timeline inDeadpool & Wolverine
Deadpool & Wolverineis full of brilliant cameos and shocking appearances, but none of them are as shocking as havingWesley Snipesreprise his iconic Marvel role from decades ago. Starring as the formidable vampire slayer called Blade, Snipe returned for a short yet impactful cameo in the film, making fans nostalgic.
‘There’s only been one Blade. There will only ever be one Blade,’declares Snipes as he makes his appearance in the film, apparently hinting that he is playing the same character from the iconicBladetrilogy. However, there is also a possibility that Snipes might not be from the original trilogy, but a variant from another timeline.
Wesley Snipes Has Beaten Hugh Jackman With His Secret Cameo and Even Robert Downey Jr. Can’t Come Close to Beating the Blade Star
This is plausible when we consider the deleted ending scene from the firstBladefilm (seeYouTube), which showed a brief appearance of one ofSony’s most hated superheroes: Morbius. In the deleted scene, when Karen and Blade are talking on the rooftop about curing the vampire hunter, a figure in the distance is watching them. This figure is none other than Morbius, who was originally slated to be the main villain ofBlade’ssequel (viaBladeDVD Commentary).
This deleted scene, thus, can set up an alternate universe where Blade ends up killing his maker aka Morbius. Morbius’ death triggers the timeline to break (for he is poised as the anchor of that timeline) leading to the TVA to intervene and send this reality’s Blade to the void.
While this is just speculation after all, there is a possibility that this event might have happened given the multiversal nature of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Wesley Snipes Didn’t Believe He Would be Able to Reprise Blade After 2 Decades
Wesley Snipes has broken two world records with hisDeadpool & Wolverinecameo- having the longest interval between character appearances in Marvel films and having the longest career record of playing a Marvel character in live-action (viaTHR). An extraordinary record to hold, Wesley Snipes cameo inDeadpool & Wolverinemade up for one of the most memorable moments in the film.
“He’s Marvel Daddy”: Ryan Reynolds Finally Makes Peace With ‘Blade’ Legend Wesley Snipes as ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Success Leads to Talks of a ‘Blade: Trinity’ Sequel
Despite the many rumors of Snipes andRyan Reynoldshaving a tumultuous relationship, the actor’s cameo only became possible thanks to Reynolds (seeVariety). However, beforeReynolds could have contacted his formerBlade: Trinityco-star, Snipes did not believe he could return as Blade again. In a recent interview withEntertainment Weekly, Snipes remarked,
I did not think it was possible. I didn’t think we would be able to pull it off…. it didn’t make sense to me, but [when] you get a call from Ryan Reynolds out of the blue after 20 years, you go, ‘Okay, I got to take this call. Let’s see what this is about.’ He told me the idea…They said ‘yes’ and ‘it’s a go.’ ‘If you’re in, we’re in.’ Here we are.
Well, fortunately, Snipes was in luck, for just like his Marvel character Deadpool, Reynolds, too, is best known for making the impossible possible. Without any delay, Snipes jumped on the Marvel wagon and gave us an incredible and unforgettable experience.
And whether he was from the original trilogy or not, having Wesley Snipes star as Blade again was nothing less than a historic moment for Marvel fans.
Deadpool & Wolverineis in theatres now!
Maria Sultan
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Maria Sultan is a dedicated News Content Writer at FandomWire. With over five years of professional experience and hundreds of published articles, she brings a wealth of expertise to her coverage of Marvel, K-dramas, and the latest on streaming platforms.Her work is not just about reporting news; it’s about providing insightful perspectives on the entertainment trends that matter most.
