Deadpool & Wolverine’s biggest surprise, Gambit, may finally be joining the X-Men for a movie, but it could be missing one crucial component: Channing Tatum.
Even before theDeadpool & Wolverinecameo,Gambitwas one of theX-Men‘s most popular characters, and it looks like he’ll finally join the X-Men in theMCU. However, it also seems likely the MCU will recast the role, as it will reportedly be a reboot.
ScooperDanielRPKhas reported that Gambit and Kitty Pryde are slated to be the focus of the MCU’s upcoming X-Men reboot. Given this will be the MCU’s own take on the X-Men, all signs point to the inevitable recasting of the role.
TheGambit cameohas quickly become one of the most popular aspects of Deadpool & Wolverine. Fans are praising Tatum’s earnest performance, from his comics-accurate costume to his spot-on Cajun accent.
While Gambit, along with the rest of The Others, are implied to have survived the events of Deadpool & Wolverine, the role will likely still be recast afterSecret Wars. Marvel has already set a standard that its fan-pleasing casting is for one-off cameos, such asJohn Krasinski’s Reed Richardspaving the way for Pedro Pascal.
If the role is recast, it would mark the third live-action Gambit. Tatum was originally slated to play the role for 2009’sX-Men Origins: Wolverine, but scheduling conflicts led to Friday Night Lights star Taylor Kitsch taking on the role.
Years later, Tatum resurfaced, attached to the role again for both a solo film and multiple X-Men film appearances. However, the project remained in development hell as the X-Men franchise declined critically and commercially and was canceled after Disney purchased 20th Century Fox.
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Christopher Baggett was a TV & Movies Writer on Dexerto’s US team and a comics expert, across DC Comics and Marvel. He also has bylines at ComicsBeat, Comic Book Resources, and The HomeWorld.
