The Original ‘Blade’ Movies Almost Featured a White Blade, Writer Confirms

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As a seasoned gamer and movie buff with over two decades of experience under my belt, I can confidently say that the Blade franchise has been a cornerstone in my cinematic journey. The original trilogy, starring the inimitable Wesley Snipes, has undeniably left an indelible mark on pop culture and the superhero genre.

Previously, we discussed how the original Blade character, played by Wesley Snipes, reappeared in Deadpool & Wolverine. Just as anticipated, the audience is thrilled to witness Snipes resuming his iconic role. Although his cameo has sparked speculation about a potential return for another film, no official information regarding this has been disclosed yet.

Conversely, Blade is currently generating a lot of buzz online, with fans expressing their delight over Wesley Snipes’ return to one of his iconic roles. Delving into the past, we stumbled upon an older interview that hints at a potentially different version of the Blade movie that could have been released in 1998.

Peter Frankfurt, the producer, David S. Goyer, the writer, and Wesley Snipes, the leading actor, had an extensive conversation with Entertainment Weekly, sharing captivating insights about the making of the original Blade film series.

In the interview under discussion, Frankfurt, Goyer, and Snipes delved into several production aspects, shedding light on intriguing facts about the beloved superhero classic. One of the insights shared is that New Line originally suggested a white Blade for the film, but this idea was swiftly turned down.

At some point, they approached us and asked if Blade could be made white, to which I replied, “Definitely not! That idea is simply appalling. It’s completely unacceptable.”

Mike DeLuca stated, “If you can secure Denzel Washington, Wesley Snipes, and Lawrence Fishburne, I can produce the project for $40 million.” Essentially, their focus was on acquiring Wesley Snipes for the production.

FRANKFURT: To be clear, this wasn’t envisioned as a typical vampire film; rather, it was conceived as an original Marvel superhero production. We’ve always known it would carry an R-rating and boast significant martial arts elements. Wesley was particularly fond of these aspects, and we wanted the project to be intelligent yet self-aware, not ironic in nature.

Source: Entertainment Weekly

Well, after that decision was made, history took its course, right? I’m glad Goyer dismissed the notion of a white Blade swiftly because, quite frankly, it would have been terrifying. To put things in perspective, the film had a substantial budget of $45 million during the late 90s, an amount that was quite significant then. Remarkably, it managed to earn an astounding $131.2 million, which was simply extraordinary for that era.

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2024-08-15 15:43