Wesley Snipes stars as Blade, Stephen Dorff as Deacon Frost, and Kris Kristofferson as Whistler in the 1998 vampire-action film ‘Blade’.
Main cast
- Eric Brooks / BladeWesley SnipesMain
- Deacon FrostStephen DorffMain
- Abraham WhistlerKris KristoffersonMain
Supporting cast
- Dr. Karen JensonN’Bushe WrightSupp
- QuinnDonal LogueSupp
- DragonettiUdo KierSupp
- Vanessa BrooksSanaa LathanSupp
- MercuryArly JoverSupp
- Dr. Curtis WebbTim GuineeSupp
Guest & voice
- PearlEric EdwardsGuest
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About this cast
The 1998 film ‘Blade’ stars Wesley Snipes as the half-vampire, half-human dhampir Eric Brooks, known as Blade, who hunts vampires with his mentor Whistler. Stephen Dorff plays the villainous Deacon Frost, a vampire seeking to unleash a vampire god, while Kris Kristofferson portrays the grizzled weapons expert Abraham Whistler.
FAQs
Who plays Blade in the 1998 film?
Wesley Snipes plays the title character, Blade, a half-vampire vampire hunter.
Who plays Deacon Frost in Blade?
Stephen Dorff portrays the main antagonist, Deacon Frost, a vampire who aims to awaken a vampire god.
Who plays Whistler in Blade?
Kris Kristofferson plays Abraham Whistler, Blade’s mentor and weapons specialist.
Is Blade part of a series?
Yes, ‘Blade’ (1998) is the first film in a trilogy, followed by ‘Blade II’ (2002) and ‘Blade: Trinity’ (2004). There is also a 2006 TV series and an upcoming MCU reboot starring Mahershala Ali.
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