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“They call me, The Gambit!”

X-Men fans watchingDeadpool and Wolverinewill have yelped with joy at hearing these words.

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It represents the end of a long journey for both character and actor.

I loved that character.

It was just too sad."

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Two years later, his dream has been partially realized, but why stop there?

Its a remarkably nuanced storyline, where Gambit reveals his cavalier attitude hides more intense feelings.

Ever since, fans have been crossing their fingers hoping for some kind of return for their favorite hero.

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Making a name for himself

With that in mind, who would play him?

Well, Tatum still seems like the obvious choice.

“I thought I had lost Gambit forever” Tatum posted onInstagram.

Gambit (Channing Tatum) in Deadpool and Wolverine

Its clear that the MCU is leaning on familiarity to bring itself back to its glory days.

He was right, and it would be a shame for that name to go to waste.

Deadpool and Wolverine is out in theaters worldwide now.

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For more, here are 24Deadpool and Wolverine Easter eggsyou may have missed on your first watch.

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