Wesley Snipes Is Open To Returning As Blade In The MCU

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Though the franchise is getting a different face in the role soon, Wesley Snipes says he is still open to returning as Bladein the near future. Snipes first brought the Marvel superhero to life with the eponymous 1998 movie helmed by Stephen Norrington and penned by future Dark Knight trilogy co-writer David S. Goyer. Blade followed Snipes' dhampir vampire hunter as he worked with his partner, Stephen Dorff's Abraham Whistler, to put a stop to Stephen Dorff's Deacon Frost before he can awaken an ancient blood god and conquer the human race.

Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics upon its release, Blade proved to be a hit with audiences and at the box office, grossing over $131 million against its $45 million budget, saving Marvel during its financial troubles and setting the stage for future adaptations of their works. The film's success also led to a trilogy with Snipes reprising his role for all three films and Goyer penning the script for both Blade II, which was helmed by Guillermo del Toro, and Blade: Trinity, which he himself directed. Due to the drop in critical reception and box office returns, the Blade property went dormant as the rights eventually reverted to Marvel Studios and while they have plans for the character within the MCU, its former star is hopeful to make his way back to the fold.

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While speaking with ComicBook.com to discuss his Kickstarter graphic novel The Exiled, Wesley Snipes shared his thoughts on a possible Blade return. The actor confirmed he is still open to returning as the vampire hunter for the MCU, though notes he hasn't been approached by Marvel Studios for any kind of part in the franchise. See what