Channing Tatum Reacts to Ryan Reynolds Promising He'd RepriseDeadpoolRole in a Gambit Movie: 'Binding Contract'

Mar. 15, 2025

Channing Tatum and Ryan Reynolds.Photo:Channing Tatum/Instagram

Channing Tatum/Instagram

Channing Tatumhopes that he andRyan Reynoldsmight be back on the big screen together in the future.

On Tuesday, Nov. 12, theBlink Twiceactor, 44, reposted an Instagram message from Reynolds, 48, hinting that he would be down to join hisDeadpool & Wolverinecostar for another project if the opportunity presented itself. Tatum played theX-Menhero GambitinDeadpool & Wolverine, fulfilling a decade-long dream to play the character onscreen.

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Ryan Reynolds and Channing Tatum, July 2015.Eric Charbonneau/Getty

Eric Charbonneau/Getty

In Tatum’s response on Tuesday, he called his costar the “best human ever.”

“Also, this is a binding contract,” theMagic Mikeactor added. At the bottom of his Instagram Story, Tatum added a gold “True Story” gif.

Speaking withEntertainment Weekly’sAwardist podcastearlier this month, Reynolds — who not only starred as one of two titular characters in the Marvel film, but also served as a writer and executive producer — said while he’s not sure ifDeadpool & Wolverinewill see another installment, he can say with confidence that Tatum did a spectacular job.

Channing Tatum as Gambit in Deadpool and Wolverine.Marvel

Marvel

“I honestly don’t know what goes on behind closed doors in the bookkeeping sessions at Marvel, but I do know that they’re obsessed with him in that role,” Reynolds said of Tatum’s Gambit. “It’s kind of like the same situation I went through. Once you show that it works well, that’s really what they need. Sometimes they just need to see it in action.”

“And Channing is so singular in how he plays that character,” Reynolds said, adding, “but also he’s so beautiful physically, the way he moves and the way he can pick up steps.”

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“They will continue to work together and are excited about a new project. They both love filming and creating. Channing has a lot of respect for Zoë’s focus and passion,”a source told PEOPLE.

Deadpool & Wolverineis now available to stream on Disney+.

source: people.com