Overview

• Tatum said his Gambit will soften the thick Cajun dialect from Deadpool & Wolverine to better fit Avengers: Doomsday’s tone.
• He revealed a significant leg injury during filming that left him walking with a limp and facing months of physical therapy.
• Because of the injury, his stunt double handled major action, including what Tatum called a “big fight” involving Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom, while he performed close-ups.
• Avengers: Doomsday is in production with Anthony and Joe Russo directing and is scheduled to open on December 18, 2026.
• Tatum noted studio leaders wanted audiences to clearly understand Gambit, reflecting a shift from the earlier comedic approach and continuing his long-running effort to fully realize the character on screen.