Key Takeaways:
* Channing Tatum is hopeful about starring in a Gambit solo movie, despite the stalled development.
* The Deadpool & Wolverine film brought back several actors reprising their superhero roles, including Tatum.
* Ryan Reynolds seeks to bring Wesley Snipes back as Blade, offering him a “Logan-like” farewell.
You've probably heard of Deadpool and Wolverine, right? Played by the uber-talented duo of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, these characters have managed to captivate audiences around the world. Now, it seems like another Marvel character might finally be getting his chance to shine: Gambit, played by Channing Tatum.
Lights, Camera, Gambit?
Channing Tatum has been waiting for his solo moment as Gambit for a while now. The guy can act, so why not? According to Variety, at the red carpet premiere of his new film Blink Twice, when asked if his dream of a Gambit solo movie would come true, Tatum responded positively. “I sure hope so. From your mouth to God's ears. Write it into existence, my friend. Please.”
Channing has not been shy about expressing his desire for a Gambit movie. For the past ten years, he's been patiently waiting for the green light from Marvel bigwigs Bob Iger and Kevin Feige. It kind of looks like Channing might get his wish. Thanks to the multiverse, which pretty much means anything can happen, the chances appear brighter than ever.
Marvel's Daddy Returns?
Moving on to something else just as exciting. Remember Blade, the vampire slayer played by the cool Wesley Snipes? Our guy, Ryan Reynolds, who plays Deadpool, wants him back for one final mission. He's even started a social media campaign asking fans to help him bring Snipes back for a “Logan-like” sendoff.
Reynolds tweeted, “There is no Fox Marvel Universe or MCU without Blade first creating a market. He's Marvel Daddy. Please retweet for a Logan-like send off. #DeadpoolAndWolverine.”
Never one to say no to a challenge, Snipes also seems up for it. Despite initially thinking it didn't make sense, he was happy to get the call from Reynolds. He went on to say, “You get a call from Ryan Reynolds out of the blue after 20 years, you go, ‘Okay, I got to take this call. Let's see what this is about.' He told me the idea… They said ‘yes' and ‘it's a go.' ‘If you're in, we're in.' Here we are.”
Wrapping Up
So, there you have it, folks! The Marvel universe is full of surprises. Channing Tatum is hopeful about finally bringing Gambit into his own and Ryan Reynolds is on a mission to bring back the original Blade for a grand farewell. Now all we have to do is sit back and see if Tatum's Gambit movie will finally get off the ground and if Snipes will indeed rejoin the Marvel family. Cross your fingers, superhero fans!
