Ryan Reynolds Just Compared Channing Tatum’s Gambit To His Own Experience ‘Showing’ Deadpool In That Video Years Ago. This Gives Me So Much Hope

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As a seasoned gamer and Marvel enthusiast with over two decades of unwavering loyalty to the X-Men, I must say that the recent developments surrounding Channing Tatum’s Gambit have left me positively electrified! The tantalizing teases from Ryan Reynolds about Tatum’s performance in Deadpool 3 have ignited a spark of hope deep within my comic book heart.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe consistently delivers fresh content for fans, either on the big screen or via streaming with a Disney+ subscription. The latest movie to make its way to theaters was Shawn Levy’s Deadpool & Wolverine, which smashed box office records. Deadpool 3 featured numerous cameos, such as Channing Tatum making his debut as Gambit. Ryan Reynolds recently likened that moment to the excitement he felt when first unveiling Deadpool in a previous video. This comparison fills me with optimism about seeing more of the cherished X-Man character.

Fans who have been following Marvel films sequentially will remember the impact of an early Deadpool test footage leak, which ultimately led to the creation of the first movie. In a chat with Entertainment Weekly, Reynolds drew a link between that notorious leak and Tatum’s unexpected appearance as Gambit in Deadpool 3. In his own words:

I honestly don’t know what goes on behind closed doors in the bookkeeping sessions at Marvel, but I do know that they’re obsessed with him in that role. It’s kind of like the same situation I went through. Once you show that it works well, that’s really what they need. Sometimes they just need to see it in action.

If Marvel Studios found Tatum’s performance as the mutant who throws cards impressive, there might be a chance that his canceled “Gambit” movie could be revived. Alternatively, he may reprise the role in whatever Kevin Feige has planned for the X-Men. Regardless of the scenario, I’m hopeful we’ll get to see him back in this character again.

Discussions about Channing Tatum potentially playing Remy LeBeau, aka Gambit, grew more intense online following the unveiling of the true ending for Deadpool and Wolverine, which was kept under wraps until after the movie hit theaters. Some fans speculated that Reynolds was hinting at future developments, but no official word has been given by the studio yet. However, it seems that they were satisfied with Tatum’s performance in the role. Given Gambit’s death in X-Men ’97 and his current popularity, many are suggesting that Tatum’s portrayal could become the iconic one within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We’ll have to wait and see.

For a long time, the movie “Gambit,” starring Tatum, was being worked on even as the X-Men films were ongoing. After lingering in development limbo, it appeared that Disney’s takeover of 20th Century Fox might have ended the project permanently. However, now that viewers have witnessed Tatum’s talents, it will be intriguing to observe if Deadpool and Wolverine’s impact on future Marvel productions becomes evident.

On November 12th, you’ll find Deadpool and Wolverine on Disney+, while Captain America: Brave New World hits theaters on February 14th, 2023. In the meantime, keep an eye on the upcoming movie releases in 2025.

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2024-11-08 17:37