Channing Tatum, X-Men and Gambit
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During Marvel’s lengthy cast reveal for its upcoming tentpole “Avengers: Doomsday,” it was revealed that many actors from Fox’s original run of “X-Men” movies will be returning to the comic book unive...
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I was bummed a few of the biggest MCU stars, including Ryan Reynolds, didn’t have a chair.
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As confirmed in Marvel's huge Avengers: Doomsday cast announcement, Channing Tatum will be returning to the MCU as Gambit, which, although this has left fans excited, many are concerned over how the hero will be presented in the upcoming movie.
He’ll always be my Magneto—the one who understood the true nature of power and how easily it could be abused. With Avengers: Doomsday, we’re expecting nothing less than a magnetic performance (pun intended) as Magneto wrestles with the idea of joining forces with his old friend, Charles Xavier.
Doomsday via a lengthy livestream that confirmed a further 26 actors set to appear in the superhero movie as well as the start of production. Among the surprises, Channing Tatum will reprise his role as X-Men fan-favorite Gambit.
The playful presentation offered some fan-favorite touches, such as a tiny chair for Paul Rudd, signifying his Ant-Man role. Meanwhile, the inclusion of iconic X-Men actors like Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen hints at a significant crossover, igniting speculation that Avengers: Doomsday could potentially explore an Avengers vs. X-Men narrative.
What had fans in a frenzy was the revelation that original X-Men actors such as Patrick Stewart (Professor X), Ian McKellen (Magneto) and even Channing Tatum (Gambit) were added to the very long list of fan favorite mutants returning to the big screen and joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe for it’s latest epic.
Doomsday brought plenty of surprises. But an aspect of the livestream that is worth mentioning is how it made a single joke from Deadpool & Wolverine much more relevant. During last summer’s blockbuster,
Ian McKellen’s Magneto has been a pivotal figure in the X-Men series, adding depth as both an antagonist and a tragic character. Returning again, McKellen offers a sense of continuity and gravitas to the MCU, potentially exploring new layers of the character while navigating the multiverse's implications.
The X-Men are joining the world's greatest superhero team. See which X-Men actors have joined the cast of Avengers: Doomsday.
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