Saikiran Uppuluri
Saikiran Uppuluri
The entertainment world is abuzz with rumors of Channing Tatum finally making his long-awaited debut as Gambit in the upcoming Deadpool 3. These rumors gained traction after Hugh Jackman’s recent response to Tatum’s comment on Instagram, where Tatum expressed excitement for Jackman’s upcoming role in Deadpool 3. Jackman’s acknowledgment of Tatum’s comment in his Instagram story, complete with a mention in purple text, has fans speculating that Tatum might indeed appear as the Cajun X-Men in the highly anticipated film.
Tatum’s journey to play Gambit has been filled with ups and downs, starting with plans for a standalone Gambit feature under Fox’s X-Men label back in 2014. However, the project was scrapped following Disney’s acquisition of Fox, leaving Tatum disappointed. Despite the setback, Tatum’s dedication to the character remained evident, with rumors even suggesting that he will don a comic-accurate suit for the role in Deadpool 3. Fans are eagerly awaiting confirmation of Tatum’s involvement and hoping that this time, Gambit’s MCU debut will become a reality.
For Tatum, the Gambit project was more than just another role; it was a passion project he was deeply invested in. He expressed his love for the character and his sadness at the project’s cancellation, likening it to losing a friend. Tatum was even willing to forgo directing the film, a role he was initially interested in, just to see the project greenlit. With Deadpool 3 set to be a major release for the MCU, fans are hopeful that Tatum’s dream of portraying Gambit will finally come true, thanks to Hugh Jackman’s intriguing response.
