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Channing Tatum’s Gambit to Tone Down Accent as Injury Forces Stunt Double on Avengers: Doomsday

The film is in production for a December 18, 2026 release under Anthony and Joe Russo.

Overview

  • Tatum told Variety he will not “go full Cajun,” saying the Russos want humor without a full Deadpool-style approach to preserve tighter dramatic stakes.
  • The actor revealed a significant on-set leg injury that left him walking with a limp and entering months of physical therapy, with a double covering heavy action while he shot close-ups.
  • He teased a major fight sequence but offered no story specifics, and Marvel has kept details of Gambit’s role under wraps.
  • Avengers: Doomsday is currently filming in the U.K. and is slated to hit theaters on December 18, 2026.
  • Tatum’s MCU return follows years spent developing a Fox-era Gambit solo film that was canceled after Disney’s acquisition, with his Deadpool & Wolverine cameo paving the way.