While theMarvel Cinematic Universemay not have any concrete plans for Channing Tatum’s Gambit, the actor may not be fully done with the franchise. Ever since Tatum’s Gambit took the world by storm when he debuted inDeadpool & Wolverine, audiences have been wondering when the actor might return as the Marvel mutant. Since the MCU’s Multiverse Saga is getting closer to its end, the future for Tatum’s Gambit might be brighter than ever.
During an appearance onEntertainment Weekly’sAwardist Podcast, Reynolds chatted briefly about Tatum as Gambit after he made his debut inDeadpool & Wolverine. While not revealing any specific plans for Gambit,Reynolds stressed that Marvel Studios is"obsessed"with Tatum as the beloved X-Men hero, sharing the following:
I honestly don’t know what goes on behind closed doors in the bookkeeping sessions at Marvel,but I do know that they’re obsessed with him in that role. It’s kind of like the same situation I went through. Once you show that it works well, that’s really what they need. Sometimes they just need to see it in action.
What Ryan Reynolds' MCU Comments May Mean For Channing Tatum’s Gambit
It is evident that Tatum’s debut as Gambit was one of the most memorablecameos inDeadpool & Wolverine, which is why the fans are left wanting to see more. With Marvel Studios clearly sharing that sentiment,it could mean they are actively trying to find a natural way to bring him back to the MCU. It could simply be a matter of finding the right project to feature Tatum’s Gambit that is delaying things.
With Phase 5 almost over, and only a handful of MCU movies and TV shows happening in Phase 6, Marvel Studios may not want to rush Gambit’s return,especially after how well the audience responded to him inDeadpool & Wolverine. If anything, there is always the chance that they save Tatum to have a more active role in Phase 7, which is likely when theMCU’sX-Menmovie rebootwill happen. That could realistically be the better option, as the MCU will look different following the events of The Multiverse Saga.
Our Take On Channing Tatum’s Gambit Chances After Ryan Reynolds' Comments
Based on what Reynolds is saying,it wouldn’t come as a shock if Marvel Studios announced Tatum coming back as Gambit before 2027, which is whenAvengers: Secret Warswill be released. If they choose to reboot Gambit for Phase 7, having Tatum be part oftheAvengers: Secret Warscastwould make sense, especially to give his version of the character a proper conclusion. But until something is announced, theMCUaudience can catch Tatum’s Gambit inDeadpool & Wolverinethrough Blu-ray/DVD and Digital Download.
Marvel Cinematic Universe
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a multimedia superhero franchise that began in 2008 with Paramount’s Iron Man starring Robert Downey Jr. The franchise quickly grew in popularity, with Disney eventually buying out Marvel Entertainment in 2009. The MCU consists of dozens of movies and TV shows, most notably Avengers: Endgame, WandaVision, and Loki.
