Hugh Jackman recently addressed losing the Guinness World Record for the longest career as a live-action Marvel superhero, bringing the Hugh Jackman Marvel superhero record into the spotlight. The record, which Jackman first held for playing Wolverine, was overtaken by Wesley Snipes after Snipes’ appearance as Blade in Deadpool & Wolverine during 2024’s theatrical run.
Jackman Reacts Humorously to Losing His Record
During a promotional interview with BuzzFeed UK for his new film, Song Sung Blue, Hugh Jackman discovered that his previous achievement had been surpassed. Jackman had,
“held the Guinness World Record for the longest career as a live-action Marvel superhero,”
for portraying Wolverine, until Snipes returned as Blade in Deadpool & Wolverine—marking a surprise shift in the longstanding superhero timeline.
Questioned about having Wesley Snipes join him in the MCU, Jackman responded in jest,
“100%. If I had known, I would have banned him. I would’ve written him out.”
The actor kept up the lighthearted mood by pretending to sever ties with Snipes, stating he was “literally defriending him now.” When probed whether he wanted the Guinness record back, Jackman delivered another witty remark:
“Now it’s just a competition of who’s going to live longer. Actually, I’ll put my money on Wesley.”
The Timeline of Marvel’s Longest-Serving Heroes
Jackman’s journey with Wolverine began in 2000’s X-Men, two years after Snipes originally introduced audiences to Blade in 1998. Following what many thought was Snipes’ final turn as Blade in 2004’s Blade: Trinity, Jackman comfortably held the distinction as Marvel’s longest-serving live-action hero until the events of Deadpool & Wolverine.
Snipes’ unexpected return as the Daywalker reversed that order, requiring Jackman to relinquish the official title to his co-star. Both actors might not be finished with their Marvel roles; rumors hint at future appearances, with speculation suggesting Snipes could reprise Blade one more time—possibly in Avengers: Doomsday or Avengers: Secret Wars—while Jackman remains linked to Wolverine.
What This Means for Marvel and Its Stars
The playful rivalry underscores how Marvel’s legacy actors remain deeply attached to their characters, and how new appearances can reshape franchise history even after years away from the spotlight. As the Marvel Cinematic Universe grows, fans may see further surprises as legendary figures like Hugh Jackman and Wesley Snipes chart the next chapters for Wolverine and Blade on the big screen.
