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Channing Tatum Navigates Gambit's Accent for Marvel's Biggest Crossover Yet
16 Oct
Summary
- Channing Tatum to reprise Gambit role in Avengers: Doomsday
- Tatum toning down Cajun accent at directors' request
- Gambit to have comedic moments despite accent changes
In the lead-up to the highly anticipated Avengers: Doomsday, set for release in 2026, Channing Tatum has revealed that he's had to carefully navigate the Cajun accent of his character, Gambit, for the Marvel blockbuster.
Tatum first portrayed the mutant superhero in last year's Deadpool & Wolverine, where his Cajun accent was played up for laughs. However, for Avengers: Doomsday, the directors, Joe and Anthony Russo, have requested that Tatum tone down the accent, as they "want to keep the drama and keep it tight."
Despite the accent adjustments, Tatum has assured fans that Gambit will still have his fair share of comedic moments in the upcoming film. The actor elaborated, "It's been an interesting negotiation, but I think we've found a good balance."
