Deadpool And Wolverine Co-Star Thanks Ryan Reynolds For Saving His X-Men Dream Role

As a long-time Marvel fan who’s seen more than my fair share of X-Men movies, I must say that witnessing Channing Tatum finally embody Gambit in Deadpool and Wolverine was nothing short of a dream come true! It’s been a decade since we heard about his attachment to the Gambit movie, only for it to slip through our fingers like Cajun playing cards.


In a nod to the past, Marvel’s Deadpool and Wolverine brought back several actors from the era of X-Men movies produced by 20th Century Fox. Among them was an actor who, despite numerous attempts, never saw his X-Men film make it off the drawing board before Disney acquired Fox’s entertainment properties in 2019. Now, this performer is expressing gratitude to Ryan Reynolds for offering him the long-awaited opportunity to embody his dream role as an X-Man.

Heed this notice: What follows may reveal a shocking appearance by either Deadpool or Wolverine in a film. If you’re yet to watch the movie or prefer not to learn about their cameo character or actor, cease your reading immediately.

Previously, Channing Tatum was set to star as the lead in a Gambit film, but it ultimately failed to take flight. This is what made his portrayal of Gambit in Deadpool and Wolverine such an unexpected delight.

“Tatum expressed, ‘I believed Gambit was gone from my life permanently,’ on X. However, Reynolds stepped in and fought for both me and Gambit. I’m likely indebted to him forever, as I’m unsure if there’s anything I could do that would match the significance of this event. I appreciate you buddy.'”

These images span nearly a decade, taken exactly on the same day. I recall being in the audience when Ryan Reynolds unveiled the initial glimpse of Deadpool 1 to the world, and I believe I dashed backstage immediately afterwards and met him. I think I simply gave him a warm embrace and exclaimed something like “Wow, you did it! It’s perfect!”

— Channing Tatum (@channingtatum) July 30, 2024

Additionally, Tatum expressed gratitude towards director Shawn Levy for including him in the film, further praising him as a multi-faceted mastermind of creativity in all aspects.

“Tatum remarked, ‘Every event has its purpose.’ He expressed his gratitude for being part of this film, calling it a ‘masterwork’ in his view and simply ‘an exhilarating blast.’ In the cinema, he was shouting with delight. Go Team!”

Currently showing: The dynamic duo Deadpool and Wolverine! And it’s worth noting that Channing Tatum’s Gambit isn’t the only Marvel cameo in this movie. Furthermore, this film is smashing box office records and has now secured one of the top opening weekends for any superhero film.

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2024-07-31 00:09