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Del Toro credits Wesley Snipes for Blade's iconic persona after Marvel cancels reboot

Original: 'That’s a Movie Star' — Guillermo del Toro Credits Wesley Snipes for '100%' of Blade's Iconic Persona After Marvel Studios' Mahershala Ali Reboot Canceled

Director Guillermo del Toro says Wesley Snipes deserves '100%' of the credit for Blade's iconic movie-star persona, calling him 'a movie star'. His comments come after Marvel Studios canceled its long-gestating Blade reboot starring Mahershala Ali, which had been stuck in development for years. Fans are debating Snipes' legacy in the role and what the cancellation means for the character's future at Marvel.

Why now: Marvel's cancellation of the Mahershala Ali Blade reboot has renewed debate about Wesley Snipes' original portrayal

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'That’s a Movie Star' — Guillermo del Toro Credits Wesley Snipes for '100%' of Blade's Iconic Persona After Marvel Studios' Mahershala Ali Reboot Canceled · IGN Southeast Asia

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