“I thought I had lost Gambit forever”: Ryan Reynolds Became a Real-life Hero for Channing Tatum After Their Meeting at Comic-Con 10 Years Ago
- Ryan Reynolds supported Channing Tatum’s Gambit dream through struggles.
- Tatum thanked Reynolds for his encouragement and steadfast support.
- Their friendship shines in the success of ‘Deadpool & Wolverine.’
The world of Hollywood is often seen as a cutthroat place, but the bond between Ryan Reynolds and Channing Tatum is a heartwarming exception. In a recent social media post, Tatum shared how Reynolds had always been there to back him during the Gambit struggle.
The actor thought Gambit was gone for good. But Reynolds was the one who stood by him and fought for Tatum’s character. Reynolds had faith in Tatum and his dream of playing Gambit, and it worked out in the end. They finally appeared together in Deadpool & Wolverine, a movie that not only united their characters but also poked fun at the Hollywood industry.
Channing Tatum’s Grateful Post for Ryan Reynolds
In his X post, Channing Tatum looks back at a moment almost ten years ago when he saw Ryan Reynolds debut in 2016’s Deadpool. Tatum ran backstage to hug Reynolds and told him how amazing it was. Although they didn’t know each other well then, Reynolds has been a huge support for Tatum in the industry.
The 44-year-old felt like he had lost his Gambit role forever, but Reynolds fought for him and Gambit, which Tatum will always be grateful for. He also thanks Shawn Levy for his incredible work on the film. Moreover, he is thrilled to be part of Deadpool & Wolverine. Check out his post below:
These pictures are almost 10 years apart to the day. I sat in the audience when Ryan Reynolds showed his first peek of Deadpool 1 to the world and I think I ran back stage right after and found him and I think I just hugged him and was like holy shit you did it man. It’s perfect.… pic.twitter.com/B5viY2f7nl
— Channing Tatum (@channingtatum) July 30, 2024
The movie celebrates characters that were once overlooked or poorly handled. It’s a win for fans who have been waiting for these characters to get their due, and it’s a personal victory for both the stars.
Ryan Reynolds Supported Channing Tatum’s Gambit Dream
Channing Tatum has always been passionate about playing Gambit. He has talked a lot about wanting to bring this charming anti-hero to life in movies. Despite his constant efforts, it felt like his dream was always just out of reach.
The Lost City star’s quest to play Gambit was full of obstacles. After Gambit’s weak portrayal in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Tatum was eager to fix that. He spent years trying to get a solo Gambit movie made. The project faced many problems with changing directors, hesitant studios, and numerous delays. The actor told Variety:
They would call him ‘flamboyant’ in his description. I wouldn’t — he was just the coolest person. He could pull anything off.
Tatum’s vision for Gambit was a far cry from what the studios wanted. He wanted a film that was fun, stylish, and romantic, just like the character himself. Enter Ryan Reynolds. While Tatum struggled to bring Gambit to life, the Canadian star was on a mission to redeem Deadpool.
After a poorly received portrayal in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Reynolds was determined to do the character right. His efforts paid off, leading to a hugely successful franchise. Reynolds’ backing of Tatum’s Gambit dream was what really made their friendship special.
Deadpool & Wolverine is currently screening in theatres!
