As someone who grew up watching Wesley Snipes bring Blade to life on the big screen, I can’t help but feel a mix of admiration for his dedication to method acting and frustration over the behind-the-scenes drama that surrounded “Blade: Trinity.
Throughout movie history, tensions between actors on film sets have made for some intriguing stories. For instance, I can’t forget the legendary face-off between Val Kilmer and Marlon Brando on the set of “The Island of Doctor Moreau,” or George Clooney’s public feud with David O. Russell following their work together on “Three Kings.” Similarly, whispers about Wesley Snipes’ conduct during the filming of “Blade: Trinity” have circulated for years. However, I recently discovered that one of those rumors carries a more intricate tale than initially believed.
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According to TikTok creator @somelittlevideos, there’s a story that during one take, Wesley Snipes refused to open his eyes for a scene in Blade, leading the production team to digitally add eyes to his face. This unusual moment is featured in an alternate ending where Blade lies on an autopsy table but miraculously wakes up and causes chaos. In the movie’s DVD commentary track, director David Goyer seems to validate this tale, explaining that on the day of filming, Snipes didn’t open his eyes as required for the scene, so they employed CGI to make it appear as if he was opening them. Goyer noted that eagle-eyed viewers might spot this manipulation in the final cut.
From my perspective as a fan, it initially appeared that Wesley Snipes’ peculiar approach to filmmaking was further exemplified in this case. However, upon examining David S. Goyer’s account and Joe Bauer’s statement to The Huffington Post, a different narrative emerges. Contrary to the widespread belief that Snipes filmed an action scene with his eyes closed, it seems plausible that his stunt double was responsible for this scene instead.
Wesley Snipes tried method acting – and allegedly choked Blade: Trinity’s director
During the making of “Blade: Trinity,” it seems my interaction with director David Goyer turned into a prolonged standoff. As Patton Oswalt shared with The AV Club, our communication became so strained that we resorted to communicating via sticky notes, with all of mine signed by my vampire persona. Given that Oswalt also mentioned I kept my character throughout the filming, this behavior wasn’t unusual for me.
Additionally, it was asserted that Snipes allegedly lost his temper on set when he saw an extra wearing a shirt labeled “garbage” for a scene. This extra happened to be the only other black actor in the production. Oswalt stated Snipes exclaimed, “Is there only one other black guy in this movie, and you make him wear a shirt that says ‘Trash?’ You’re a racist [expletive]!” According to Oswalt, the extra was wearing his own clothing. However, it should be noted that the claim about Snipes physically attacking Goyer is disputed by Snipes himself. In an interview with The Guardian, Snipes denied ever attempting to choke Goyer, stating, “Let me make this clear. If I had tried to strangle David Goyer, you wouldn’t be talking to me now. A Black man with muscles would have been arrested for strangling the director of a movie; I can assure you of that.
In 2005, Snipes filed a lawsuit against New Line Cinema and Goyer, seeking $5 million in compensation for unpaid wages and breach of contract. He additionally alleged that Goyer and New Line practiced racist casting and hiring methods prior to the settlement, reached confidentially. Despite the film’s problems, “Blade: Trinity” earned over $130 million on a budget of $65 million, making the strife financially beneficial. The Blade film series has endured over time, reshaping perceptions about superhero movies. It appears that any lingering tension between Snipes and Marvel is now history, as Snipes reprised his role as Blade for “Deadpool and Wolverine.
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2024-09-09 15:00