Michael Jai White is known to speak his mind. The Hollywood actor holds black belts in multiple martial arts and has an intense interest in martial arts, especially MMA. Along with his incisive combat sports analysis, he also makes strong claims related to popular culture, for which he invites both bouquets and brickbats.

But this time, he has made a claim about the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and Wesley Snipes, which has received support from the fans.

Michael Jai White claims Wesley Snipes started the MCU

‘Blade’ came out in 1998 and was based on the Marvel Comics series of the same name. Wesley Snipes starred in the film as its titular character and was also a producer on it. Despite mixed reviews, the film was a hit at the box office. The film enjoys cult status today. The Marvel and Snipes’ Amen Ra production saw two sequels, ‘Blade II’ (2002) and ‘Blade: Trinity (2004).

Michael Jai White, in a chat with ‘Cheque Runners Podcast’ on Youtube, claimed that Blade was integral in building the edifice that would later churn out the hit machine that was the MCU, and does not get the credit that is due to him. “Wesley made than damn company [MCU]. Okay? Blade. That’s the house that blade made. He should get that respect,” he said.

Fans react to Michael Jai White’s comments about Wesley Snipes and the MCU

Fans agreed with White on Wesley Snipes’ role in making the MCU the juggernaut it is today. Here are some of things fans had to say.

One Instagram user agree with White:

“That absolute truth!”

One user explained:

“He really did tho! Blade kicked all of this off. It made us see what is possible.”

Another suggested Snipes would have made a good Black Panther:

“Imagine if Wesley made Black Panther instead of Blade”

Another user agreed, simply writing:

“Facts”

One fan explained why Wesley deserves more respect:

“No lies being told here in this interview if it wasn’t for Wesley Snipes being a part of that amazing film, Marvel wouldn’t had never been on top in the game. Marvel needed a push in the 90’s and Wesley was the man who made it happen give him his mothafuckin flowers.”

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Another simply agree:

“True indeed”

One fan thought White would be great as Blade:

“He would be dope as blade”

Another fan felt White would be an ideal Luke Cage:

“@officialmichaeljai for Luke Cage!!!”

Another user seconded the proposal:

“MJW can roll up as Luke Cage still”

It is clear that fans are in agreement with Michael Jai White that Wesley Snipes was one of the earliest Marvel films that was a runaway hit at the box office. Not only did Snipes make an excellent action flick, he showed how comic book characters can be translated to the big screen.

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