Ryan Reynolds Advocates for Logan-Style Send-Off for Wesley Snipes' Blade
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- Ryan Reynolds has called for a Logan-like send-off for Wesley Snipes' Blade character, expressing admiration for Blade's influence on superhero films.
- Snipes' Blade character pioneered live-action Marvel films with 1998's 'Blade', setting the stage for future comic book adaptations.
- In an Instagram post with images of himself and Snipes on the 'Deadpool and Wolverine' set, Reynolds acknowledged the impact of Blade in creating a market for superhero films, suggesting a fitting farewell for the character akin to Hugh Jackman's Logan.
- "There is no Fox Marvel Universe or MCU without Blade first creating a market. He is Marvel Daddy. Please share for a Logan-like send off," Reynolds wrote in the caption.
- In 'Deadpool & Wolverine', Snipes makes a surprise return as Blade after two decades, breaking the record for the longest Marvel character portrayal and gap between appearances.
- Snipes appears in the film alongside other surprise cameos, including Jennifer Garner, Channing Tatum and Dafne Keen.
- Reynolds worked with Snipes on 'Blade: Trinity', released in 2004, portraying the gun-wielding character Hannibal King.