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Former vampire hunter Wesley Snipes talked to Yahoo’s Kevin Polowy about Ali’s turn as Blade this week. It’s become clear that the older actor has no ill will towards the man who will step into the role for Marvel next year.
“We spoke. The issue of him being cast wasn’t between us, I’m cool with that,” Snipes told the outlet. “I don’t walk around as Blade, so I’m not attached to the character like that. I feel no emotional loss, zero, and I’m happy that he’s being recast and will more than likely do a great job.”
The Blade star had more insight for the latest actor to wear that leather coat. He added, “Make sure you’re in shape, man. Make sure you’re in shape. Try not to get hurt, that’s a biggie. The demand of an action movie is you’ve gotta be an elite athlete. And being well-conditioned to survive and to avoid injury. And enjoy it while it lasts.”
In a conversation with Empire, Ali shared that he was excited but the prospect of stepping in can be kind of nerve-wracking. “It was really cool, getting to do that,” Ali revealed. “It was scary. Because, you know, you’re talking before you’re filming it. I’m pretty particular about my choices, like most actors, and so having to make some choices — even with a line, vocally — this early on, it brought up some very real anxieties. And it made the job real. It’s like, ‘Okay, this is happening now,’ you know, and that’s exciting.”
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