Channing Tatum‘s portrayal of Gambit in ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ has captivated audiences and generated significant buzz. The character’s unique abilities and charming personality have made him a fan favorite for years.
Moreover, the beloved Deadpool actor revealed that with Tatum’s Gambit performance, even Marvel is “obsessed.” He believes that obsession could pave the way for a solo Gambit film.
Ryan Reynolds On A Solo Gambit Film With Channing Tatum
Ryan Reynolds, who co-wrote, acted in and produced the film, believes that Tatum’s performance could pave the way for a solo Gambit movie. In addition, to other appearances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. “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,” Reynolds told EW’s podcast The Awardist.
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He drew parallels between his own experience with Deadpool and Tatum’s performance as Gambit. “Once you show that it works well, that’s really what they need,” Reynolds explained. “Sometimes they just need to see it in action.” Moreover, Tatum’s physicality and charisma make him the perfect fit for the role of Gambit.
His ability to seamlessly blend action and humor is a key ingredient to the character’s appeal. “Channing is so singular in how he plays that character,” Reynolds added. “But also he’s so beautiful physically, the way he moves and the way he can pick up steps.” The renewed hope for a Gambit solo film arises once again.
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Before Disney acquired 20th Century Fox, a standalone Gambit movie was in development. However, the acquisition resulted in its cancellation. The character’s brief but impactful appearance in ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ has given fans a taste of what a full-fledged Gambit movie could be.
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Now, the film’s creators, including Ryan Reynolds, have expressed their enthusiasm for the character and his potential. A particularly intriguing detail was also revealed by Reynolds in an Instagram post. The clip, shared by Ryan, features Tatum’s Gambit surviving the events of ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’.
The scene showcased Gambit escaping the chaos and hinting at his potential return. This suggests that Marvel Studios may still have plans for the character, maybe in the future X-Men projects or even a solo film.
