Gambit's Surprise MCU Debut: Tatum Teases Fans Aren't Ready

In a recent interview, actor Channing Tatum, who played Gambit in last year's Deadpool & Wolverine, has teased that fans are "just not ready for what's about to happen" in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movie Avengers: Doomsday. Tatum, who has been attached to a potential Gambit solo outing for over a decade, is excited to finally bring his favorite character to the big screen as part of the star-studded ensemble.

Tatum joked that the studio has "put a chip" in him to prevent him from revealing too much about the highly anticipated film. However, he did share that the movie will feature a long roster of franchise stars returning to save the world, including the likes of Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, and Anthony Mackie. Tatum expressed his disbelief at the opportunity to not only play Gambit but also be part of the Avengers team, saying it's "beyond his wildest dreams."

The actor, who was originally meant to play Gambit in X-Men: The Last Stand back in 2006, has been eager to bring the character to life for years. With the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, Tatum believes the filmmakers will have to "supersede their expectations every single time" to deliver a truly epic and surprising story that will leave fans unprepared for what's in store.