Hugh Jackman Jokes About Banning Wesley Snipes From ‘Deadpool And Wolverine’ Set

The release of ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ marked a massive moment for Marvel fans worldwide as it brought together two of the most iconic cinematic superheroes. Hugh Jackman returned to his legendary role as Logan after previously bidding farewell to the character in the 2017 film ‘Logan’. His return was highly anticipated and served as a major selling point for the blockbuster movie. However, the film was also packed with surprise appearances from other actors who helped shape the superhero genre decades ago. Among these exciting cameos was the return of Wesley Snipes as the vampire hunter Blade.

While fans were thrilled to see Snipes reprise his role from the 1998 movie ‘Blade’, his presence on set created an unexpected complication for his co-star. Hugh Jackman recently revealed in an interview that he wished he had known about the specific implications of Snipes joining the cast. The reason behind his playful regret stems from a prestigious title that both actors were unknowingly competing for during production. It turns out that Wesley Snipes officially reclaimed the Guinness World Record for the longest career as a live-action Marvel character.

Hugh Jackman originally secured this record when he returned as Wolverine, spanning a twenty-four-year timeframe since his debut in the 2000 film ‘X-Men’. He had surpassed previous record-holder Patrick Stewart, who had an impressive run as Professor Charles Xavier. Jackman likely believed he had cemented his place in history with his latest performance. Yet, because Wesley Snipes first played the Daywalker two years before Jackman played Wolverine, Snipes ultimately took the crown. His return in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ extended his tenure to over twenty-five years.

Jackman responded to this news with his signature humor and charm during a recent press interaction. He joked that if he had been aware of the statistics, he would have banned Snipes from the set entirely. The Australian actor admitted that the situation has now turned into a different kind of competition between the two veterans. He quipped that the record will now belong to whichever actor manages to live longer. Jackman graciously added that he would probably place his bet on Wesley Snipes to win that particular contest.

The friendly rivalry highlights the incredible longevity of these actors and their lasting impact on the comic book movie genre. Before the Marvel Cinematic Universe was established, actors like Snipes and Jackman were laying the groundwork for modern superhero blockbusters. The film ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ paid tribute to this legacy by giving these characters a proper moment in the spotlight. Snipes even delivered a memorable line in the movie declaring that there has only ever been one Blade.

This record has changed hands several times in recent years due to the multiverse saga bringing back legacy actors. Tobey Maguire and Willem Dafoe briefly held the title after appearing in ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’. Patrick Stewart then reclaimed it with his cameo in ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’. Now, Wesley Snipes stands at the top of the list, much to the amusement of his co-star. It remains to be seen if Jackman will try to reclaim the title in future Marvel projects.

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