Seasoned actor Wesley Snipes found out his infamous role in the Blade film had gone to Mahershala Ali just like the rest of us — on the internet.
Marvel Studios and Kevin Feige made the reveal at Comic-Con earlier this month and confirmed Ali would star in the remake.
In a statement obtained by the comicbook website, Snipes admitted he was caught off guard but encouraged his fans to calm down. Several people were upset when they discovered Snipes didn’t get the role.
“To all the DAYWALKERS losing their minds right now, chillaaxx,” Snipes said. “Although the news comes as a surprise, it’s ALL GOOD. Such is the ‘business’ of ‘entertainment!’ Much peace to the MCU crew – always a fan. Honor and respect to the grandmaster Stan [Lee]. Congratulations and Salaam to Mahershala Ali, a beautiful and talented artist whose expressions I look forward to experiencing for many years to come.
“Inshallah, we will someday work together. Most importantly to my loyal fans, the incredible outpouring of love is overwhelming. I am grateful for the never-ending support. So, ‘nah fret nah worry, it’s not de end of de story.’ Welcome to the Daywalker Klique.”
The original Blade was released in 1998 and starred Snipes as the title character. The film was a commercial success, grossing $70 million at the U.S. box office and $131.2 million worldwide.
Fvck that that guy we not accepting him as Blade. You can’t just replace Wesley Snipes! I’m just one person and I know my voice doesn’t matter but fvck this new blade and fvck marvel I’m not watching this new shit if Wesley Snipes is gonna have his role taken from him.
lol marvel def don’t need fans saying “Not our Blade” please curve that shit. Mahershala Ali is a great actor if you’re not educated on him and will do blade justice. comments section needs to stop being the cesspool for butt hurts trying to get out all of their frustrations of life. Cliche type shit.
Ali is good. And the movie needs a younger actor. Peace to Snipes!
“Although the news comes as a surprise, it’s ALL GOOD. Such is the ‘business’ of ‘entertainment!’
AKA I got a check and need to remain Quiet
Smh this is some bs
I’m definitely cool with Ali replacing Wesley as Blade but cmon mannnnnn. My man Wesley couldn’t even get a cameo or somethin? This is a Marvel movie that are notorious for cameos and end credit scenes. Please the old school fans man. Damn.
Couldn’t even? It hasn’t been made yet dummy
Ali is dope. Wesley had his time and made 3 films. the role requires a younger actor for the current generation
Sticky come out, come out wherever u R
Stfu hostile ass bih
Does Ali know Martial art or something ? Cuz according google, Snippes has a 5th degree black belt in Shotokan karate and a 2nd degree black belt in Hapkido. He has also trained in Capoeira under Mestre Jelon Vieira and in a number of other disciplines including kung fu at the USA Shaolin Temple and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Ki.