Marvel: Producers are “obsessed” with this character after Deadpool and Wolverine.

Attention! This article contains spoilers for “Deadpool & Wolverine” (2024).

Channing Tatum’s Gambit quickly became a fan-favorite performance in the recent Deadpool & Wolverine , so much so that Ryan Reynolds says Marvel Studios is now obsessed with the star.

Speaking to Entertainment Weekly on their Awardist podcast, Ryan Reynolds said that performance Channing Tatum As Gambit, Marvel has become “obsessed” with the character, and while he doesn’t know if it will lead him anywhere, Channing Tatum proved that his version of the hero could really work.

“I honestly don’t know what goes on behind closed doors at Marvel’s accounting sessions, but I do know they’re obsessed with him in this roleReynolds said. “It’s a little bit the same situation I experienced. Once you show it works well, that’s what they really need. Sometimes they just need to see it in action.“

Ryan Reynolds He also praised the unique approach Channing Tatum In his interpretation of the character. “And Channing is unique in the way he plays this character, but he’s also so beautiful physically, the way he moves and quickens his steps.“, he continued.

Can history repeat itself?

Before the release of Deadpool in 2016, Ryan Reynolds For years he wanted to play the hero in a solo superhero movie. The project seemed dead after the Green Lantern backlash in 2011. However, the test shots dead pool It leaked online in July 2014, prompting an extremely enthusiastic response that convinced Fox to go ahead.

And what is certain that if Channing Tatum managed his own project, Ryan Reynolds would be there to support her, as she announced in an Instagram story (via Screen Rant): “When he makes a Gambit movie, I return to mercy. If someone sandbags him, I will. If he needs Deadpool, I can do it. Someone give the team some new orange segments, no problem. I will do everything.“

Discussions are apparently underway with Kevin Feige as Channing Tatum also told Screen Rant, noting that she would be willing to be “In any MCU staff”, and not just a Solo Gambit movie.

However, there are currently no official plans or even rumors regarding the film gambit under the guidance of Channing Tatum. However, the star said that she is ready and hopeful to play the character again and will do everything to make it happen. A word to the wise…

Meanwhile, Deadpool & Wolverine can be seen again on Disney+.