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Channing Tatum’s dream of playing Gambit on screen finally happened inDeadpool & Wolverine, but fans seem to be taking the character too seriously. One of the most notable things about theX-Menfigure is his Cajun accent, and viewers are making a big deal out of it.
The third installment ofDeadpoolsuccessfully crossed $1 billion at the box office, proving that even R-rated films can be profitable, which also gives Tatum the hope that he might finally have a soloGambitmovie.
Channing Tatum Defends Gambit’s Unintelligible Cajun Accent
Gambit first debuted in theaters in 2009’sX-Men Origins: WolverinewithTaylor Kitschportraying the role. His performance was criticized by fans, and he never reprised the role in the succeeding installments. ThroughChanning Tatum’s initiative, a soloGambitfilm was planned but it never got off the ground.
Tatum’s passion for the character extends beyond the accuracy of the costume. He also wanted Remy LeBeau to showcase his Cajun accent. This is exactly what he did inDeadpool & Wolverine. He revealed that he grew up in Mississippi while his father hailed from New Orleans, so he’s very familiar with the accent and tone.
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The actor had to defend his stylized use of the Cajun accent in the movie because there were people who didn’t appreciate it. Moreover, Tatum explained viaVarietythat he intended to make it sound unintelligible because “that was sort of the joke” – the thing some of the viewers definitely did not get.
OnReddit, fans also took Tatum’s side and claimed it all made sense for him to play a little bit of the accent.
Moreover, another fan questioned those who are taking the Cajun accent seriously when they are watching a movie as “over the top grandiose” asDeadpool & Wolverine.
Perhaps it’s fair to say that the R-rated movie is very much unlike other MCU installments. They can literally do anything with it, even break the fourth wall, drop as many f-bombs as they want, and be truly ambitious without thinking too much. And, because the film is presented that way, Tatum can have fun withGambit. It’s not strictly anX-Menmovie.
Channing Tatum Still Hopes For A SoloGambitFilm
Tatum remains positive that aGambitmovie might happen. With theX-Mencharacters now under MCU, the fate of the anti-hero lies inBob IgerandKevin Feige’s hands.
The actor planned a solo project as far back as 2014, with casting already done and dusted. Even the locations were already scouted and they were ready to begin filming. Things got a little complicated when Disney acquired Fox, and thereafter the project fell through.
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There’s no hint whether Tatum’s passion project will happen in the future, although the success and popularity ofDeadpool & Wolverinemay help him convince the higher-ups.
Deadpool & Wolverineis still showing in theaters worldwide.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
