Blade was a dark superhero film for its time. The success of this franchise began Marvel's film
success and set the stage for further comic book film adaptations. It is also a commercial success
and hailed as one of actor Wesley Snipes' most signature roles. In this video today,
let's take a look back at the cast members of the franchise and see how they look like now.
Singer, songwriter and actor Kris Kristofferson starred as Abraham Whistler, Blade's mentor,
father figure and weaponsmith. He is now 86 years old and has retired from show business since 2020.
Actor Stephen Dorff appeared in the Blade movie as the vampire mastermind Deacon Frost.
As of this video, Dorff is 48 years old.
The cocky minion of Frost's, Quinn, was played by Canadian actor Donal Logue.
The now 56-year-old actor still works steadily in the industry, appears in numerous productions.
Sanaa Lathan earned a degree of recognition with her role as Vanessa Brooks, the mother of Blade.
Born in New York City on September 19, 1971, Lathan is 50 years old now as of this video.
Spanish actress Arly Jover made her first American film debut in Blade as Mercury,
the villainous vampire lover of Deacon Frost.
Currently, the 51-year-old actress appears mostly in her native France.
The role of Dieter Reinhart, the member of the Bloodpack who bears a particular grudge
against Blade, was one of the most notable film roles in the 2000s of Ron Perlman.
Born on April 13, 1950, the Hellboy actor is now 72 years old.
Thomas Kretschmann starred in Blade II as Eli Damaskinos, an ancient vampire
who is obsessed with creating a superior race of vampires as his legacy. The now 59-year-old actor
also portrayed Baron Wolfgang von Strucker in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films.
The role of Jared Nomak, patient zero and carrier of the Reaper virus
was portrayed by English actor, and drummer of the 1980s band
Bros, Luke Goss. Born on September 29, 1968, he is 53 years old as of this video.
Chilean actress and model Leonor Varela appeared in Blade II as the
vampire princess Nyssa Damaskinos. She is 49 years old now, and is also known for her role
as the title role in the 1999 television film Cleopatra.
After starring as Scud in Blade II in 2002, Norman Reedus rose to fame with his role as Daryl Dixon
in the AMC television series The Walking Dead. The now 53-year-old actor is in
happy relationship with German-American actress Diane Kruger and their daughter.
Snowman, the mute swordsman and member of the Bloodpack was portrayed by Hong Kong actor
and martial artist Donnie Yen. Yen, now 58, is one of Hong Kong's top action stars
and is consistently one of the highest-paid actors in Asia.
Known for his performances on television, British-Australian actor Dominic Purcell appeared
as Dracula/ Drake in Blade: Trinity. Born on February 17, 1970, he is 52 years old as of now.
The role as Danica Talos was played by Parker Posey,
who is labeled "Queen of the Indies" for starring in a succession of independent films
throughout the 1990s. Posey was born on November 8, 1968 and is 53 years old now.
Retired professional wrestler Paul "Triple H" Levesque made his appearance in Blade:
Trinity as Jarko Grimwood. Widely regarded as one of
the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, the now 52-year-old man is serving as
the executive vice president for Global Talent Strategy & Development of WWE.
American actress and model Jessica Biel appeared in the third installment of the
series, Blade: Trinity, as Abigail Whistler. The now 40-year-old star
has happy family live with her husband, singer Justin Timberlake and their children.
The role as Hannibal King was portrayed by Ryan Reynolds,
one of the highest-grossing film actors of all time. The Deadpool actor is now 45 years old
and has happy family live with his wife, actress Blake Lively and their daughters.
The role as the protagonist Eric Brooks / Blade, a half-vampire "daywalker"
who hunts vampires, was hailed as one of Wesley Snipes' most signature roles.
Born on July 31, 1962, the actor is 59 years old as of now.