Channing Tatum‘s long-awaited role as Gambit faced numerous delays and obstacles, with the movie stuck in development for years and multiple changes behind the scenes. The Disney/Fox merger eventually led to the project’s cancellation, ending Tatum’s hopes of portraying the Cajun mutant early on. However, when Deadpool & Wolverine introduced multiverse variants, Ryan Reynolds helped bring Tatum on board to finally play a faithful version of Remy LeBeau.
Following the conclusion of Deadpool & Wolverine, fans were teased with Gambit‘s return, and now Tatum is set to appear alongside the X-Men in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, scheduled for release next December. This opportunity marks a significant milestone for Tatum, surpassing what he initially imagined for his character’s return to the big screen.
Tatum’s Impressions of the Upcoming Avengers Film
While the exact size of Tatum’s role remains under wraps, the actor revealed he was deeply impressed by the scale of the production during his time on set. Describing it with enthusiasm but struggling for words, he said,
“When I say a huge movie, it’s like an understatement. I don’t have a word big enough,”
“I’m not good enough with words to explain how big this movie will be. It’s going to blow people’s minds.”
Ryan Reynolds’ Involvement and Tatum’s Gratitude
Regarding reports that Ryan Reynolds will reprise Deadpool in Avengers: Doomsday, Tatum humorously noted Reynolds’s busy schedule, saying,
“I think he’s busy enough. He’s got like 15,000 jobs.”
Despite the rumors, Tatum chose not to confirm Reynolds’s participation, although the Merc with a Mouth’s presence in the film has been widely speculated. Tatum expressed sincere thanks to Reynolds for helping him secure his place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, adding,
“My buddy Ryan, I’ll be forever [grateful],”
“If his kids ever needed a kidney, I’d give it. He takes care of his people, and I’ll always be there for him.”
Future Expectations for Avengers: Doomsday
Though Ryan Reynolds recently denied involvement with Avengers: Doomsday and claimed he has not visited the UK set, this might reflect the current stage of production rather than his final status. Fans anticipate a possible team-up between Deadpool and Thor, and Marvel Studios could capitalize on this expected alliance to generate excitement. With Tatum’s enthusiastic praise and the returning ensemble cast, Avengers: Doomsday promises to deliver an extraordinary cinematic experience for superhero fans worldwide.
