Channing Tatum is over the moon about finally bringing The Gambit to the big screen in ‘Deadpool And Wolverine’. Gambit has been a character close to Tatum’s heart for over a decade. The actor had previously been attached to a solo Gambit film that unfortunately never materialized.
However, the project faced numerous setbacks and eventually fell apart, leaving Tatum heartbroken. Thankfully, after a few years, Ryan Reynolds came to the rescue!
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Channing Tatum Shares His Appreciation For Ryan Reynolds
In a heartfelt X post, the actor expressed his gratitude to Ryan Reynolds for making his long-awaited dream a reality. “I owe this guy probably forever,” Tatum wrote on X for making his Gambit dreams come true. “I thought I had lost Gambit forever. But he fought for me and Gambit,” Tatum explained.
Moreover, he also shared a side-by-side comparison of himself and Ryan from years ago at 2016’s ‘Deadpool‘ premiere and a more recent photo from the ‘Deadpool And Wolverine’ premiere.
Additionally, he recalled the moment he first saw the potential of Deadpool, expressing admiration for Reynolds’ vision. “I think I ran backstage right after and found him and I think I just hugged him and was like holy shit you did it, man. It’s perfect” he said.
He revealed that their bond grew stronger over the years, and Reynolds became a staunch supporter of his dream to portray the charismatic Cajun mutant. “There is almost no one that has had my back in this industry,” he added. Additionally, he praised ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ calling it a masterpiece.
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‘Deadpool And Wolverine’ Marked A New Beginning For The Gambit
‘The Gambit‘ solo film faced numerous hurdles before its ultimate cancellation. Multiple directors and script rewrites plagued the project, leading to constant delays. However, the final nail in the coffin was Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox.
Additionally, with the X-Men franchise now under the Marvel Studios umbrella, plans for standalone X-Men films were scrapped in favour of integrating the characters into the larger MCU. This decision, while disappointing for fans, ultimately paved the way for a fresh approach to the X-Men characters.
However, Tatum’s appearance in ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ marks a new chapter for the beloved character. The film portrayed Gambit’s bizarre humour in addition to his fighting skills beautifully. In fact, it can be said that he was the only one to leave the Merc speechless.
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