Channing Tatum recently took to Instagram to express his heartfelt gratitude towards fellow actor Ryan Reynolds for helping to revive Tatum’s dream of playing the Marvel character, Gambit. Tatum praised Reynolds for fighting for both him and the Gambit character, stating that he will owe Reynolds forever for the opportunity.
Originally attached to star in a Gambit stand-alone X-Men spinoff film back in 2014, Tatum thought he had lost the chance to play the character when the project was scrapped in 2019 due to Disney’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox. However, Tatum finally had the chance to don the Gambit costume this year for a cameo in the film Deadpool & Wolverine, starring Reynolds and Hugh Jackman.
Accompanying his message were two side-by-side photos of himself and Reynolds taken at Comic-Cons ten years apart, with Tatum wearing a Gambit T-shirt in both. Tatum reminisced about the first time he saw Reynolds reveal Deadpool 1 to the world, and how he ran backstage to congratulate him. Tatum emphasized the strong bond he has formed with Reynolds over the years, acknowledging Reynolds as one of the few who has had his back in the industry.
Tatum extended his gratitude towards Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy, praising him as a brilliant creator on every level. He expressed his belief that everything happens for a reason and shared his excitement for being part of the movie, calling it a masterpiece. Tatum even mentioned screaming in joy while watching the film in theaters.
In a second Instagram post, Tatum gave a shout-out to Hugh Jackman, Shawn Levy, and producer Kevin Feige, describing the experience of sharing the screen with Jackman as something only dreams are made of. Tatum expressed his admiration for the work of Feige, acknowledging him for putting on an incredible show with the film.
Overall, Channing Tatum’s message to Ryan Reynolds serves as a reminder of the importance of friendship and support in the entertainment industry. Tatum’s journey to finally embodying the character of Gambit showcases the power of perseverance and the impact of having true allies in the industry.
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