Ryan Reynolds shared insights into his discussions with Nicolas Cage about potentially bringing back the character of Ghost Rider in 'Deadpool & Wolverine', a Marvel Studios film that acknowledges Fox's superhero universe by featuring surprise appearances from other iconic characters like Elektra and Blade. Cage had previously portrayed Ghost Rider in films directed by Mark Steven Johnson and had a conversation with Reynolds about a potential cameo in the new movie, although the details of why it did not materialize were not disclosed.
In a conversation with Collider, Reynolds hinted at the dialogue he had with Cage regarding his involvement in the project, mentioning that while talks had taken place, they ultimately did not lead to Cage reprising his role as the fiery antihero. Meanwhile, Snipes shared his initial skepticism about returning as Blade in the film, given the casting of Mahershala Ali for an upcoming version of the character and the perceived unlikelihood of the project coming to fruition due to Marvel and Disney's plans.
Snipes revealed that Reynolds initiated the opportunity for him to return as Blade through a text message, surprising him with the proposal as he had doubts about the feasibility of the reunion and the studios' interest in revisiting the character amidst upcoming projects. Despite these uncertainties, Snipes reflected on the unexpected turn of events that led to his involvement in the film alongside Garner and the conversations he had regarding the direction of the character within the storyline of 'Deadpool & Wolverine', which also serves as a nod to the broader superhero cinematic universe.