I’ve figured out the best way that Marvel Studios can bring Gambit, Blade and Elektra back to theMCUafter their appearances inDeadpool & Wolverine. For me, one of the strongest aspects ofDeadpool & Wolverinewas its nostalgia. The movie acts as a love letter to Marvel’s movie history, good and bad, and it does this so brilliantly by bringing back several iconic heroes as members ofDeadpool & Wolverine’smain cast.Deadpool & Wolverinemight have opened the door for their stories to continue in the MCU, and I know how.
Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool andHugh Jackman’s Wolverine, a variant of his original hero, were the stars of the show, butDeadpool & Wolverinedidn’t shy away from calling back to some of Marvel’s less popular live-action projects. I loved seeing Wesley Snipes' Blade and Jennifer Garner’s Elektra back in action, redeeming themselves from their disappointing runs in theBladetrilogy, andDaredevilandElektra,respectively.Channing Tatum also finally debuted as Gambitafter years of lobbying for the role, and,now they’ve shown what they can do, I’d love to see these heroes return to the MCU.
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I Want Gambit, Blade & Elektra To Return After Deadpool & Wolverine
Gambit, Blade & Elektra Contributed To Some Of Deadpool & Wolverine’s Best Moments
Although they may have previously left me with a bad taste in the mouth, Blade and Elektra’s returns to live-action, and Gambit’s debut, contributed to some of myfavorite moments fromDeadpool & Wolverine. Each of these characters has grown massively since their debuts over two decades ago, andthe extra seasoning of Wesley Snipes and Jennifer Garner as actors means they were able to deliver much stronger, funnier and more believable performances. I’d love to see them get more opportunities to show off their talents in the MCU’s future.
Channing Tatum
Deadpool & Wolverine(2024)
The same goes for Channing Tatum’s Gambit. He originally auditioned to be in 2006’sX-Men: The Last Stand, and then was supposed to appear in a soloGambitmovie, but none of his planned debuts ever came to fruition.I was so satisfied seeing Tatum finally bring his hilarious version of Gambit to life on the big-screen, and I think it would be such a waste for Marvel Studios to simply call it quits there. Luckily, I’ve worked out the best way for Marvel Studios to bring Gambit, Blade and Elektra back to the MCU.
MCU’s Special Presentation Format Would Work Perfectly For Catching Up With Classic Marvel Characters
Marvel Studios Has Only Released Two Special Presentations So Far
In July, Marvel boss Kevin Feige confirmed toColliderthat anotherSpecial Presentation is in the works for the MCU. I’ve been confused about why Marvel Studios isn’t taking more advantage of the Special Presentation format, as, for me,concise hour-long stories focused on more unusual characters seems the perfect way to expand the MCU without worrying too much about continuity.Werewolf by Nightdid this perfectly, whileThe Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Specialwas a fun story for the titular team. I think Special Presentations can be used to exploreDeadpool & Wolverine’sreturned heroes further.
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At the end ofDeadpool & Wolverine, the Time Variance Authority presumably returned Blade and Elektra to their original timelines, so Special Presentations could catch up with them in their own worlds. A Special Presentation could also explore what happened toWolverine and X-23 in their new Earth-10005 homeafterDeadpool & Wolverine.Utilizing this format would be the perfect way for Marvel Studios to develop these characters much more thanDeadpool & Wolverinecould, and I think this would be great for building them up to have a role inAvengers: Secret Wars.
At Least One Special Presentation After Deadpool & Wolverine Would Be Fantastic
Channing Tatum’s Future As Gambit Is Uncertain After Deadpool & Wolverine
Of course, I would love to see Jennifer Garner’s Elektra, Wesley Snipes' Blade and Dafne Keen’s X-23 to return. However,Deadpool & Wolverinemay have also provided their perfect endings, allowing them to return home and continue to live their lives in peace. This isn’t the case for one hero inDeadpool & Wolverine, however, as I’m less certain about Gambit’s future after the movie. This is especially true after the release of adeleted scene fromDeadpool & Wolverine(viaRyan Reynolds), which teased Gambit traveling through a “Marvel Sparkle Circle.”
I think the most necessary Special Presentation for Marvel Studios to develop afterDeadpool & Wolverineis one focused on Channing Tatum’s Gambit. Nothing is known about Remy LeBeau’s home reality, his background, his connection to other X-Men heroes and his next steps. There have been calls for Tatum to reprise the role in the MCU, andwhile I don’t think Gambit could lead a full feature film, an hour-long Special Presentation would be perfect. Ultimately, I’d want this to conclude his story, allowing a new actor to becast as the MCU’s official Gambit.
Deadpool & Wolverine
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A follow-up to the highly successful Deadpool and Deadpool 2 films starring Ryan Reynolds as the Merc with a Mouth. The third film will be the first in the franchise to be developed under the Marvel Studios banner following Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox.
