Key Takeaways:
– Channing Tatum hoped to bring Marvel's Gambit to life on screen through a dedicated film project.
– The much-anticipated project ended up on the back burner following Disney's acquisition of Fox.
– Tatum's appearance as Gambit in Deadpool & Wolverine might be an opportunity for a revival.
– Ryan Reynolds shared a clip indicating that the door might be open for Tatum's Gambit in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
The Marvel Universe might be ready to bet on Tatum's Gambit
Actor Channing Tatum had always longed to don the persona of Gambit, one of Marvel Comics' notable characters. The ambitious project, previously nurtured at Fox, saw a stream of directors including Rupert Wyatt, Doug Liman, and Gore Verbinski. Yet, the movie project never really got started before resting on the back burner indefinitely. The real twist came when Disney brought Fox under its umbrella and the plans for a standalone Gambit film were shelved indefinitely.
Unveiling Gambit on Screen: A Lost Dream?
The derailment of the Gambit project left Tatum understandably disappointed stating that it was “like losing a friend.” Tatum took a step back from the Marvel world, even missing out on watching any of their movies. However, when his friend, Ryan Reynolds, gave him the chance to bring his take on Gambit to life through Deadpool & Wolverine, Tatum was more than ready to jump back into the Marvel Universe. And, if Reynolds' recent shared clip is anything to go by, it seems that the MCU may eventually provide a home for Tatum's Gambit.
A Glimpse of Gambit in Deadpool & Wolverine
If you're already a fan of Deadpool & Wolverine, you might have already had a sneak peek of this exciting development. The clip shared by Reynolds is a part of the movie, albeit, as confirmed by Reynolds, it's “playing on one of the monitors in deep background of the TVA.”
Channing Tatum's future as Gambit
After slipping into Gambit's shoes in Deadpool & Wolverine, Tatum has been quite vocal about his hopes to continue playing the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He told Variety “I sure hope so. From your mouth to God's ears. Write it into existence, my friend. Please.” Tatum hopes that a standalone Gambit movie in MCU might just become a reality.
About Deadpool & Wolverine Movie
The outrageous and entertaining movie Deadpool & Wolverine has been directed by Shawn Levy with a unique screenplay by Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Reynolds, Zeb Wells, and Levy himself. The story surrounds Wade Wilson (Deadpool) who is reluctantly forced to suit-up again to save his homeworld from a probable disaster – but not without a fair share of reluctance and plenty of humor. Despite the self-deprecating synopsis, the film has been a hit and has earned over a billion dollars at the box office worldwide.
What's your take, Marvel Fans?
So, dear Marvel fans, are you thrilled about the possibility of seeing more of Tatum's Gambit in the MCU? Do sound off in the comments below.
