Wesley Snipes, the actor perhaps best known for his role as the vampire hunter Blade, is ready to open a new chapter in his Hollywood career, signing with Independent Artist Group for representation.

The actor and martial artist, who reprized his role as Blade to the delight of fans in the film which grossed $1.3 billion this summer. Deadpool and Wolverinehas an acting career that spans more than three decades and spans all genres. The actor gained notice for his work in the 1990s in dramas such as Jungle feverhis influential crime film Jack’s New Towncomical dishes like To Wong Fu, thank you for everything! Julie Newmarand action films Demolition man And Passenger 57.

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Blade seemed like a harmless action thriller when it was released in 1998, but the film, exuding a tough attitude and packed with one-liners, launched a trilogy that has grown in stature and influence since the last installment was released in 2004. Snipes made his surprise appearance in Deadpool and Wolverinethe audience screamed and screamed.

The actor turned his attention to independent action films in the 2000s and attempted to shine a light on a burgeoning film industry in developing countries, but resurfaced in films such as Consumables 3 and that of Eddie Murphy Dolemite is my name And Coming 2 Americaas well as the Kevin Hart miniseries True story. IAG hopes to continue its momentum.

Snipes has followed an entrepreneurial path alongside his acting career and is actively incubating several companies in the technology space, including a mobile platform. IAG will work with the actor to boost these initiatives.

Snipes’ signing continues IAG’s campaign of big names and iconic talents getting a second act. Regina Hall, Sharon Stone, Nathalie Emmanuel, Maria Bello, William H Macy, Ken Jeong, Marsha Gay Harden and director John Woo are among those the scrappy agency has signed in recent years.

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