Director Steven Soderbergh:
“Channing is one of those people who, when you meet him, you instantly like him. He’s got that everyman quality that makes him relatable, but he’s also an incredibly hard worker who is always looking to challenge himself.”
Channing Tatum has shared his hopes for a Gambit movie after his cameo in Deadpool and Wolverine. The X-Men spin-off was first announced back in 2014 but was one of the victims of the Disney and 20th Century Fox merger.
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Finally, Tatum’s version of Remy LeBeau got to see the light of day in the Deadpool threequel in a sequence set in The Void, alongside Wesley Snipes as Blade and Jennifer Garner as Elektra. Fans loved his interpretation and have been calling for a full movie to go into production, something that Tatum is willing to happen too.
“I sure hope so,” he told Variety of the potential. “From your mouth to God’s ears. Write it into existence, my friend. Please.” The Magic Mike actor has said he’s already spoken to Marvel about the potential. “Of course I’ve said it. I’ve been saying I want it for the last 10 years. It’s in Bob Iger and Kevin Feige’s hands. I pray to God.”
Tatum isn’t the only one who’s campaigning for the movie either, with Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds sharing his hopes in a recent post on Instagram. “Gambit is a guy Chan was born to play,” he wrote. “His story is similar to my road on Deadpool – in that Chan spent a decade trying to put the most comic-accurate version of Gambit on the big screen.”
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“Remy LeBeau is grafted to his soul and needs to come out and deal. Some characters can only exist with a one in a billion pairing and this is it. Gambit found his author in Chan. He’s one of the coolest, smartest characters in comics and still largely unexplored. I want more – and from what I saw in theaters, you do too.”
Garner agreed, commenting: “I’m ready for a Gambit movie, sequel, threequel. Buying tickets now, @channingtatum.” Which MCU star will join the campaign next?
Deadpool and Wolverine is out in theaters now – check out our stories on all the Deadpool and Wolverine Easter eggs, the Deadpool and Wolverine ending explained, and the Deadpool and Wolverine post-credits scene breakdown.
Quotes
Co-star Jonah Hill:
“Channing is a rare mix of talent, humility, and hard work. He’s someone who’s always willing to go the extra mile to make something great, and it shows in everything he does.”
On his career journey:
“I’m thankful for every step I’ve taken in my career. I’ve been lucky to have had opportunities to do different types of roles and grow as an artist.”
Key Points:
i. Tatum’s Gambit Cameo: Channing Tatum’s portrayal of Remy LeBeau, aka Gambit, made its debut in Deadpool and Wolverine, delighting fans who had been waiting since the spin-off was first announced in 2014.
ii. Reviving Gambit: The actor has expressed strong interest in reviving the Gambit movie, which was shelved after the Disney and 20th Century Fox merger. Tatum has been campaigning for the role for over a decade.
iii. Support from Marvel and Fans: Tatum shared that he has spoken to Marvel executives, including Bob Iger and Kevin Feige, about the potential for a full Gambit film, and he’s hopeful that it could still happen.
iv. Ryan Reynolds’ Endorsement: Ryan Reynolds, who stars as Deadpool, has also thrown his support behind the idea, calling Tatum the perfect actor to bring the comic-accurate version of Gambit to life.
v. Widespread Excitement: Jennifer Garner, who also appeared in the Deadpool film, joined the campaign, expressing her excitement for a Gambit movie and hinting at more potential developments for the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
RM Tomi – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
