After Taylor Swift Rumors, Is Channing Tatum Joining Ryan Reynolds in ‘Deadpool 3’?

Published 11/20/2022, 4:30 AM EST

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Remember when eagle-eyed fans noticed a similarity between Taylor Swift’s All Too Well short film and Deadpool’s Hugh Jackman announcement? Ever since fans got to know Ryan Reynolds will be back with his grand fourth-wall-breaking style, fans have been getting full of beans even at the smallest of hints. So, if you are a die-hard fan as well, fasten your seatbelts because we have the most tantalizing rumor of the decade. Wolverine’s Gambit might as well feast your eyes with a special appearance in Deadpool 3. 

Channing Tatum’s debut in MCU could have been sealed back in 2016, but Ryan Reynolds may just change the actor’s fate. The Free Guy actor is working day and night toward the success of his blockbuster superhero series, Deadpool. Set for a 2024 release, the third installment is pushing Gambit’s character alum to make a cameo in the movie.

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Tatum was to get his character’s solo movie back in 2016, but after Disney acquired the character and decided to shelve the project, his dream never came true. However, as the reports suggest, the Canadian actor is in full mood to bring the 21 Jump Street actor back to the superhero world.

Ryan Reynolds wants a Channing Tatum cameo in Deadpool 3?

Notably, As per a rumor circulated by Scooper DanielRPK (via CBR), Ryan Reynolds is lobbying for Tatum to appear in Deadpool 3. Anyway, it is just a flying tabloid yet and we do not know what character he might play. It doesn’t sound like Gambit is a lock, though. The actor might enter the MCU as a completely new character, dashing his Gambit dreams.

However, it could be fruitful to pass on his favorite Cajon mutant character, as there are many other fantastic heroes and villains he can bring to life. Tatum has previously expressed his disappointment in missing out on his superhero role and how the cancelation of the movie caused him immense trauma. He even swore not to watch any Marvel movie because he just loved the character too much.

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These rumors come after the rumored involvement of pop music sensation Taylor Swift in the upcoming Marvel film due to the similarity of the location where the singer’s All Too Well and Ryan Reynolds’ announcement video were shot. While those remain mere rumors, the Deadpool actor would love to have his long-time friend to join hands with him on the project.

With the further rumors of casting Owen Wilson and other Fantastic four characters, the third installment seems to be a multi-hero adventure. Hopefully, we will get all the official tea as soon as casting information rolls regarding the impending threequel.

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When Ryan Reynolds Joined Josh Brolin and Zazie Beetz in ‘Deadpool 2’

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Deadpool 3 will make its debut in the cinemas only on November 8, 2024. What do you think about a possible Channing Tatum cameo in the movie?

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Prithvi Shah

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Prithvi Shah is an entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie and has contributed over 650 articles. Having an English major, she has built expertise in journalistic writing, story writing, and reviewing. In her stint of over a year at NJ, Prithvi has developed a good understanding of putting forward a balanced and unbiased perspective without hurting the sentiments of millions of fans and readers across the globe.

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