Wesley Snipesjust got out of hisComic-Conpanel Q&A for the upcomingNBC series,The Player. And while it is a decidedly different kind of drama, one that might not necessarily play to theComic-Concrowd, fans turned out to hear if Wesley Snipes has any plans to return as his iconic Vampire slayer,Blade. The property reverted back to Marvel over a year ago, and after starring in three sequels, kicking off in 1998 with the originalBlade, many have wondered if the actor will return to the franchise. Well, that is as yet undecided. But it sounds like Wesley Snipes, who left the spotlight for a spell after being arrested and jailed for Tax fraud, doeswant to return. He tellsDeadlinethat talks forBlade 4have in fact happened.
“The project is controlled by Marvel and we did have a really productive and a wonderful meeting and we discussed a number of things. I don’t know where it’s on their schedule at this point, that hasn’t been decided. I guess it’s still up in the air.”
The actor was asked about appearing in otherMarvel Studios movies. While he doesn’t mention a specific character he’d like to take on, he does hint that he may have a future with Marvel. And if not with them, then possibly a differentsuperhero comicscompany. He says the following.
“That’s a possibility too. I’ve always been a fan of these pieces and adaptations and I’d be nice to be a part of the family again. But if we don’t to a Bladeل or something else with Marvel, we’ll do something else. We have some other characters and some other concepts that are going to be just as exciting and hopefully just as successful. The first season of The Player will be interesting as well because we have drama and action, which is what I like. It gives me a chance to do a number of different things.”
The Punisherwas recently announced forMarvel’s Daredevil, withJon Bernthalplaying the character. Many have speculated that the half vampire-half humanBladewill not return in his own solo sequel, but will instead be incorporated into one of the four Netflix series, which also includeMarvel’s A.K.A. Jessica Jones,Marvel’s Iron FistandMarvel’s Luke Cage. Though, it’s hard to say whether or not Wesley Snipes would return for a Netflix series, or which particular show would be able to incorporate the character.
