Channing Tatum‘s Gambit quickly became one of the most memorable parts of ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’, but Marvel Studios apparently has much bigger plans for the character in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’.
Kevin Feige Promises a More Developed Gambit in ‘Avengers: Doomsday‘
After years of trying to bring the Cajun mutant to the big screen, Tatum finally got his opportunity in 2024. However, his debut leaned heavily into comedy, with his exaggerated accent and funny interactions with Deadpool. Now, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has teased that audiences will see a different side of the character when he returns.
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Gambit will retain the charisma that made him a fan favourite, but there will be considerably more depth beneath the jokes. Speaking to Empire magazine, Feige explained how the upcoming film will approach Tatum’s character differently.
“He’s a standout,” the Marvel boss said. “It’s fun to see Gambit be as charismatic as he was in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ and yet in ‘Doomsday’ it’s not all for laughs. He’s a fully-rounded character.” This is particularly exciting considering how long fans have waited to see Tatum portray Gambit in a proper Marvel storyline.
‘Doomsday’ could finally explore what makes him more than just a mutant with explosive playing cards. Tatum has also previously discussed toning down Gambit’s famously thick Cajun accent. “I’m not gonna go full Cajun,” he told Variety. He also added that when Gambit becomes serious, “things do matter.“
Gambit’s Fight Against Shang-Chi Could Be Just the Beginning
Although Marvel is keeping Gambit’s storyline largely under wraps, promotional footage has already teased a confrontation between him and Simu Liu’s Shang-Chi. Their eventual interaction could be particularly interesting, especially if the film explores the personalities and motivations behind both characters.
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Tatum’s return is also a meaningful moment after his standalone Gambit movie spent years stuck in development at Fox. Now, instead of simply delivering the character fans have been waiting for, Marvel appears interested in giving him room to grow.
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