Channing Tatum Shows Off Updated Gambit Accent in New Avengers: Doomsday Ad

Channing Tatum has unveiled a slightly revised accent for his character Gambit in a fresh Avengers: Doomsday and Dunkin Donuts advertisement. Tatum's initial portrayal of Gambit in Deadpool and Wolverine featured an exaggerated, humorous Cajun accent, befitting the lighthearted tone of those films. However, in Avengers: Doomsday, a more serious setting appears to warrant a toned-down version of the accent, without significantly altering it.

In a Dunkin Donuts ad, Tatum's Gambit speaks with a voice reminiscent of Herbie from the Fantastic Four, offering fans a chance to hear a more mature rendition of the character's dialogue. A side-by-side visual comparison of Tatum's two Gambit incarnations can be viewed here: Gambit’s accent in 'Deadpool & Wolverine' vs 'Avengers: Doomsday' (Marvel Updates, November 4, 2026).

Earlier this year, Tatum had hinted that Gambit wouldn't be portrayed as a full-blooded Cajun in the Avengers: Doomsday adaptation. He emphasized the importance of allowing the character to maintain a sense of gravitas, rather than appearing as a parody. "I'm not gonna go full Cajun," Tatum stated. "The directors want things to be funny, but they don’t want to go full Deadpool.

They want to keep the drama and keep it tight. When Gambit gets serious — when he drops the Mardi Gras mask — things do matter." The extent of Gambit's involvement in Avengers: Doomsday remains uncertain, as the character was merely a brief cameo in Deadpool and Wolverine. However, Tatum's participation in the new film, originally conceived as a solo Gambit project in the 2010s, seems promising.

With a cast predominantly composed of younger actors, such as 25-year-old Inde Navarette as Rogue, Tatum's portrayal of the 46-year-old Gambit might raise questions, but the possibilities remain open.