Five years ago,Marvel Studios announcedit was makingBladewith multiple Oscar-winner Mahershala Ali.

But what audiences dont know is that a different version of the scene wouldve completely changed the intention.

And so it would be like, Theres only ever be one Blade.

Wesley Snipes returns to Blade in Deadpool & Wolverine.

Wesley Snipes returns to Blade in Deadpool & Wolverine.Image: Marvel Studios/Ryan Reynolds

And he goes, Mahershala!

He really knows when to not give something that feels like its overindulgent.

And I think thats just a class choice.

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Editor Shane Reid on the set ofDeadpool & Wolverine– Courtesy of Shane Reid

As intended, the look does say many things depending on how you perceive it.

It could be saying ThatBlademovie will never happen.

It could be saying Marvel, whats taking you so long?

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It could even be a look at the camera and slam against Snipes for being wrong.

Deadpool & Wolverineis in theaters now.

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