Following speculation about Channing Tatum’s Gambit potentially making its MCU debut, could this Wolverine villain be the next in line?

Deadpool & Wolverine promise a plethora of surprises. Set to become one of the biggest summer blockbusters, the anticipation for this movie has been palpable, to say the least. With the wait being drawn out, fans have taken to speculating about the countless unexpected cameos and appearances they can anticipate.

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Deadpool and Wolverine face-off in X-Men Origins
The rumor mill hints at thrilling possibilities, such as Channing Tatum finally playing Gambit. It now seems like fans might also anticipate Kevin Durand’s return as Blob, especially given his recent comments.

Will Kevin Durand Return as Blob in Deadpool and Wolverine?

Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool’s leap into the MCU has been the talk of the town, and Hugh Jackman‘s return as Wolverine is the icing on the cake. With the added bonus of an R rating, this movie is shaping up to be everything fans have longed for.

As the filmmakers carefully orchestrate every aspect of the film, teasing glimpses and hints to the eager audience, the excitement is through the roof. One can only speculate how the MCU will crank up the intensity even further.

Kevin Durand’s Blob first appeared in the 2009 film X-Men Origins: Wolverine. In the movie, he plays the character Fred Dukes, who later adopts the name “Blob” due to his mutant abilities. Though his appearance was brief, Durand’s performance left a lasting impression on audiences, thus he is hoping to return this time around as well. In an interview with ComicBook.com, he said,

“I really should be because I remember when we were doing the scenes in Wolverine, he just kept saying ‘You’re going to end up with your own movie,’ and he really wanted me to come back and do the next Wolverine and The Blob was going to be the sumo wrestling champion in Japan when he goes to Tokyo but it never panned out,” 

Kevin Durand (Image via Wikimedia Commons)
Even though Blob’s solo movie never materialized, this presents the perfect opportunity for his return. With Jackman advocating for him to take the spotlight, fans are eager to see how he’ll make his mark in this film. While nothing is confirmed yet and everything remains speculative, only time will reveal how closely fans’ predictions align with reality.

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Is Channing Tatum Finally Going to be the Gambit?

The Gambit movie featuring Channing Tatum encountered various obstacles and was eventually canceled in 2019. Despite its demise, rumors persisted about Tatum potentially filming a cameo for Deadpool 3, (via mytimetoshineh1 on Instagram) fueling speculation among fans. Many eagerly anticipate the possibility of Tatum making an appearance in the film.
Channing Tatum in Dear John (2010)
Tatum’s attachment to the Gambit role creates an enticing possibility for both him and his loyal fan base. With Deadpool 3 is gearing up to reunite with most of the actors from the first two films, bringing back familiar faces like Leslie Uggams, Karan Soni, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Brianna Hildebrand, Shioli Kutsuna, and Stefan Kapičić.

Additionally, there’s speculation about Jennifer Garner potentially reprising her role as Elektra. In the midst of this, the possibility of Channing Tatum’s Gambit joining the mix feels like a seamless addition. While official confirmation is still pending, his potential appearance adds to the excitement.

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Deadpool & Wolverine is set to hit theaters on July 26, 2024.