Summary:
- Dafne Keen struggled to keep a serious demeanor in Deadpool & Wolverine thanks to Channing Tatum’s comical Cajun accent.
- The actress had to tell Tatum to “shut up” during her scenes as his accent made it nearly impossible for her to concentrate.
- Fans enjoyed Tatum’s humorous cameo, particularly his memorable one-liners.
Since its release, Deadpool & Wolverine has been the talk of the town. Whether it’s the film’s storyline, Deadpool’s wild jokes, or the surprising cameos, including Channing Tatum’s Gambit, the movie has delivered an unforgettable experience. Fans were especially thrilled to see Tatum finally appear in the Marvel universe as Gambit.
However, Tatum’s Cajun accent proved to be a challenge for his co-star, Dafne Keen, who struggled to keep a straight face while filming her scenes. His comedic lines had Keen in stitches, prompting her to ask Tatum to keep quiet so she could focus on her role.
#1. Dafne Keen Talks About Channing Tatum’s Hilarious Cajun Accent
Channing Tatum’s portrayal of Gambit in Deadpool & Wolverine was a delightful surprise, especially given his previous struggles with the character.
Tatum joined a resistance team alongside Jennifer Garner’s Elektra, Wesley Snipes’ Blade, and Dafne Keen’s X-23. Keen and Tatum spent significant time together on set, and Tatum’s heavy Cajun accent made it difficult for Keen to maintain her serious demeanor.
During her appearance on ComicBook’s Phase Zero podcast, Keen revealed that Tatum’s accent made it hard for her to stay in character. She described how she had to ask him to stop speaking during her shots to avoid breaking character.
Keen shared, “I had to tell him that, on my shot, he couldn’t say his lines. I kept breaking character because I was doing my brooding Wolverine vibe.
I was like, ‘Yeah, let’s f-cking go.’ And then he’d be like, [imitates Tatum] ‘I was laying my nut in my buttery…’ ‘No, shut up. I need to do my job over here. You’re making it so hard.’”
Despite the difficulty, Keen acknowledged Tatum’s talent, noting that his humorous lines likely caused some unintentional laughs in the final film.
She added, “But he’s so good. Even the formation when he’s like, ‘I’m about to make a name for myself.’ I was like, ‘No.’ Again, I’m calm and collected and this guy is just like yapping in my ear.”
#2. Fans Applaud Channing Tatum’s Gambit
Audience reactions to Tatum’s Gambit in Deadpool & Wolverine have been overwhelmingly positive. Fans were in stitches every time Tatum’s Cajun accent took center stage, especially during his memorable one-liners.
The Bayou English accent is so hilarious to hear lmfaooooooo
Couldn’t stop laughing when Gambit talked.
— Rixxs🌴 (@rixxs1821) August 7, 2024
I swear, if he doesn’t get his Gambit movie after this, I’ll riot https://t.co/sDopN47Xoz
— Hypno_Twist 🐺🔥 (@Hypno_Twist) August 7, 2024
Channing Tatum gets emotional about finally getting to play Gambit in ‘DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE’
“ I thought I had lost Gambit forever. But he fought for me and Gambit. I will owe him probably forever. Cause I’m not sure how I could ever do something that would be equal to what this… pic.twitter.com/SxiKhnHd30
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) August 5, 2024
Watched Deadpool and Wolverine and it was just perfect. Great action, a fuckton of sex jokes which my sense of humor of a 15 y/o appreciates, cuteass dog and this mf Gambit with the greatest Cajun accent I’ve ever heard pic.twitter.com/RUN6LzWGUN
— B 𒉭 (@getchoboydawg) August 1, 2024
I haven’t stopped saying this ever since I heard it https://t.co/jq7gh5EcnD pic.twitter.com/5DWzS1FUy1
— Wes 🪐 ♱ (@biigwes_) August 4, 2024
Tatum’s cameo, though brief, made a significant impact, leaving fans eager for more of his Gambit in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Many are hoping for a solo film that would give Tatum’s character more screen time.
Deadpool & Wolverine is currently showing in theaters.
