Wesley Snipes signs with independent artist group

Wesley Snipesthe actor perhaps best known for his starring role as vampire hunter Blade is ready to start a new chapter in his Hollywood career, signing with Independent artist group for representation.

The actor and martial artist, who reprized his Blade role to the delight of fans in this summer’s $1.3 billion-grossing show Deadpool and Wolverinehas an acting career that has spanned more than three decades and spans all genres. The actor rose to fame with his 1990s work in dramas such as Jungle feverhis influential crime film New Jackstadcomic dishes such as To Wong Fu, thank you for everything! Julie Nieuwmarand action films Demolition man And Passenger 57.

Leaf seemed like a harmless action thriller when it was released in 1998, but the film, which exuded a tough image and was full of one-liners, launched a trilogy that has grown in stature and influence since the last installment was released in 2004. Then Snipes made his surprise appearance Deadpool and Wolverinethe crowd cheered and shouted.

The actor transitioned to indie acting in the 2000s, trying to showcase a burgeoning film industry in developing countries, but resurfaced in films like The replacements 3 and Eddie Murphy’s Dolemite is my name And Coming 2 Americaas well as Kevin Hart’s miniseries True story. IAG hopes to build on the rising momentum.

In addition to his acting career, Snipes has followed an entrepreneurial path and is actively setting up several ventures in the technology field, including a mobile platform. IAG will work with the actor to boost these initiatives.

With the signing of Snipes, IAG continues the series of great 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.