Gambit or Deadpool

[GreedLantern]

This isn't a question of personal prefrence to who you like more its more serious. Who's, out of these two characters, apearance or involvement in this film would be most "healthy" for the movie?

 

[Deadpool87]

This isn't a question of personal prefrence to who you like more its more serious. Who's, out of these two characters, apearance or involvement in this film would be most "healthy" for the movie?

Deadpool. Plain and simple. He's part of Weapon X, he actually fits into the timeline, plus he will serve as excellent comic relief in an otherwise fairly serious movie.

 

[Beanjuice]

deadpool,gambit really has no relevance to logan's origin.

 

[GreedLantern]

Glad to see people sharing my opiniont:.

Tons of Gambit fans are going over every last detail of what they want in Gambit and how they want him to look and I was just like...shouldnt more people be paying attention to Deadpool I mean he probably has a more promenant role in the film. But such is the way with fans .

 

[Canemacar]

Tons of Gambit fans are going over every last detail of what they want in Gambit and how they want him to look and I was just like...shouldnt more people be paying attention to Deadpool

No. No they shouldn't.

 

[TheAQU4M4N]

well Deadpool plays into the Weapon X program i think right, but alot of fanboys have been waiting to see Gambit since X2...

 

[iamlegend]

Gambit has a larger fan base, is much more well known, and has been in demand since the very first X-Movie.

Deadpool, while carrying the comic-connection to Weapon X, has a much smaller fan base, is generally a solo character that associates with no particular major Marvel group, and rarely, if ever, is used in other X-verse media.

Wade's strongest connection to Logan is his Weapon X association, and we know the Movie-verse largely doesn't care about the comics. If so, they wouldn't have put Gambit in a film that takes place large before the conception of the X-Men themselves.

 

[Lebeau]

As much as it pains me to say it, this is essentially a Weapon X film...Gambit can make a lengthy cameo maybe...possibly in the same way Angel was used in X3. He's nigh on irrelevant for a Wolverine movie.

Deadpool should have some sort of significant role...maybe someone who escapes during Wolverine's destruction of the Weapon X facility. No, he's not a large part of the Wolverine mythos...but I see this as more a Weapon X film than a Wolverine film...and Deadpool is an important part of that mythos (even if it was treated almost childishly in the Deadpool series.) If they can take Wade's character and plant him in Wolverine's universe, it could be great.

 

[Congo Jack]

'Pool.

 

[iamlegend]

As much as it pains me to say it, this is essentially a Weapon X film...Gambit can make a lengthy cameo maybe...possibly in the same way Angel was used in X3. He's nigh on irrelevant for a Wolverine movie.

Deadpool should have some sort of significant role...maybe someone who escapes during Wolverine's destruction of the Weapon X facility. No, he's not a large part of the Wolverine mythos...but I see this as more a Weapon X film than a Wolverine film...and Deadpool is an important part of that mythos (even if it was treated almost childishly in the Deadpool series.) If they can take Wade's character and plant him in Wolverine's universe, it could be great.

Why are people assuming that, outside of the existence of Weapon X, this movie will be faithful to the comics at all?

It's got an enormous ensemble cast, most of which have never had any connection to Wolverine. Odds are they're going to invent their own mutants again, too, for various scenes.

Near as anyone can tell, they're making Gambit into a part of Wolverine's past.

His marketability and exposure make him more valuable to this film. Deadpool's appearance, if anything, is designed more to get him the exposure necessary to possibly do a spin off in the future. Nothing else.

 

[Deadpool87]

Gambit has a larger fan base, is much more well known, and has been in demand since the very first X-Movie.

Deadpool, while carrying the comic-connection to Weapon X, has a much smaller fan base, is generally a solo character that associates with no particular major Marvel group, and rarely, if ever, is used in other X-verse media.

Wade's strongest connection to Logan is his Weapon X association, and we know the Movie-verse largely doesn't care about the comics. If so, they wouldn't have put Gambit in a film that takes place large before the conception of the X-Men themselves.

True, Gambit does have a larger fanbase, but after people have been exposed to Deadpool, things will change. The only reason that Gambit's got a larger fanbase right now is the fact that people have been exposed to him more over the years.

 

[Deadpool87]

Not to knock Gambit any. He's always been one of my top 3 favorite characters, but I'm just stating the facts.

 

[BMM]

Appearances by both Deadpool and Gambit could be "healthy" for the movie. No one knows the timeline or nature of the film... Deadpool is relevant to Wolverine and the Weapon X Program, and Gambit is relevant to Victor Creed's past and this may be touched upon in the film. Who knows what the final product has in store?

 

[iamlegend]

Not to knock Gambit any. He's always been one of my top 3 favorite characters, but I'm just stating the facts.

Your only fact is that Deadpool fits into the timeline.

I countered that, since they don't really care about the comics, they'll be fitting Gambit into the timeline just fine. Thus, the point is moot. I'd bet 80-85% of the people that see this film have no idea how Deadpool relates to Wolverine going in.

How much exposure Deadpool receives with this film will not make it any better. Any fan base he gets from this helps a potential spin off, NOT the film Wolverine at all.

Also- you admit Gambit has a larger fan base. Thus, more Gambit fans will be seeing the film than Deadpool fans. If Gambit's treated fairly in the movie, there's a much larger crowd that will be please, making Gambit more integral to the "health" of the film, to answer the original poster's question.

All in all, neither character will have that much of an effect on the film. It is about Wolvie, after all.

But Gambit will do more for it than Deadpool. Especially since it'll just be the same character Ryan Reynolds has been feeding fans for years.

 

[Neptune]

Gambit has a larger fan base, is much more well known, and has been in demand since the very first X-Movie.

Deadpool, while carrying the comic-connection to Weapon X, has a much smaller fan base, is generally a solo character that associates with no particular major Marvel group, and rarely, if ever, is used in other X-verse media.

Wade's strongest connection to Logan is his Weapon X association, and we know the Movie-verse largely doesn't care about the comics. If so, they wouldn't have put Gambit in a film that takes place large before the conception of the X-Men themselves.

Well said. I love how people on these boards are more excited to see Deadpool and Gambit than Wolvie's origin.

 

[Deadpool87]

Your only fact is that Deadpool fits into the timeline.

I countered that, since they don't really care about the comics, they'll be fitting Gambit into the timeline just fine. Thus, the point is moot. I'd bet 80-85% of the people that see this film have no idea how Deadpool relates to Wolverine going in.

How much exposure Deadpool receives with this film will not make it any better. Any fan base he gets from this helps a potential spin off, NOT the film Wolverine at all.

Also- you admit Gambit has a larger fan base. Thus, more Gambit fans will be seeing the film than Deadpool fans. If Gambit's treated fairly in the movie, there's a much larger crowd that will be please, making Gambit more integral to the "health" of the film, to answer the original poster's question.

All in all, neither character will have that much of an effect on the film. It is about Wolvie, after all.

But Gambit will do more for it than Deadpool. Especially since it'll just be the same character Ryan Reynolds has been feeding fans for years.

I'm not going to argue on this 'cause, like you said, it doesn't even really matter. It is Wolverine's film. I'm just happy that both Gambit and Deadpool are even going to be in it.

 

[Deadpool87]

Well said. I love how people on these boards are more excited to see Deadpool and Gambit than Wolvie's origin.

I'm not more excited to see Deadpool and Gambit. Even if they weren't in it, I'd still be just as excited about this movie. As I said up above, Gambit is one of my top 3 favorite characters. However, I didn't mention that Wolverine is my favorite, and Deadpool is 2nd. I just think it's cool that they've been included because it could lead to possible spin offs for both characters.

 

[iamlegend]

Well said. I love how people on these boards are more excited to see Deadpool and Gambit than Wolvie's origin.

Hopefully it'll inspire the producers to get on X4. Granted, the studio'd make money with this film even if it was just Wolvie, but the excitement over the supporting cast has got to be ringing bells somewhere.

 

[Canemacar]

Hopefully it'll inspire the producers to get on X4. Granted, the studio'd make money with this film even if it was just Wolvie, but the excitement over the supporting cast has got to be ringing bells somewhere.

it seems they're banking *very* heavily on the supporting cast. if you go around to sites like xmenfilms, they've been cramming as many stars as they can into the movie. It's starting to reach X3 levels.

 

[GreedLantern]

Your only fact is that Deadpool fits into the timeline.

I countered that, since they don't really care about the comics, they'll be fitting Gambit into the timeline just fine. Thus, the point is moot. I'd bet 80-85% of the people that see this film have no idea how Deadpool relates to Wolverine going in.

How much exposure Deadpool receives with this film will not make it any better. Any fan base he gets from this helps a potential spin off, NOT the film Wolverine at all.

Also- you admit Gambit has a larger fan base. Thus, more Gambit fans will be seeing the film than Deadpool fans. If Gambit's treated fairly in the movie, there's a much larger crowd that will be please, making Gambit more integral to the "health" of the film, to answer the original poster's question.

All in all, neither character will have that much of an effect on the film. It is about Wolvie, after all.

But Gambit will do more for it than Deadpool. Especially since it'll just be the same character Ryan Reynolds has been feeding fans for years.

I really doubt that. Gambit's part in this movie will most likely be small, adding him to Wolveirne's origin would be like adding Hulk to the Spider-Man movie's origin. Since they are messing up continuity like this they are most likely not making a bold change.

Also Deadpool spawned more fans when Ultimate Alliance came out, totally non comic fans that I know now love him after playing as him in this game. It may boost him up to being on par with Gambit, the gap really isn't that large.

 

[iamlegend]

I really doubt that. Gambit's part in this movie will most likely be small, adding him to Wolveirne's origin would be like adding Hulk to the Spider-Man movie's origin. Since they are messing up continuity like this they are most likely not making a bold change.

Also Deadpool spawned more fans when Ultimate Alliance came out, totally non comic fans that I know now love him after playing as him in this game. It may boost him up to being on par with Gambit, the gap really isn't that large.

It's far larger than you think.

And Kitsch has reportedly had bo staff and vocal training to go along with his role, so it's starting to sound as if Gambit could be a rather important supporting character.

And... THEY DON'T CARE ABOUT "CONTINUITY," except the one established by the films. Look-we saw Gambit's name on Stryker's computer in X2. They know that. Odds are it means he's going to be made into a part of Weapon X, hence Stryker's knowledge of him.

It's a movie, not the comics. They'll do whatever they want.

 

[RonStoppablefan]

Hey I'd love it if both characters were well done. But if I had to choose one it would be DeadPool, love that guy he's awesome.

 

[JOLLY JOHNNY]

Deadpool, and he better have a bigger role than Gambit too.

 

[Superark]

Deadpool, hands down! The only reason I even see them putting Gambit in this film is to appease fanboys who have been crying for him since the first X-men.

I think Deadpool with Ryan Reynolds in the role could make for a great spin-off if they choose to.

With the right director it could be one of the most unique and fun comic movies ever.

 

[iamlegend]

Deadpool, hands down! The only reason I even see them putting Gambit in this film is to appease fanboys who have been crying for him since the first X-men.

I think Deadpool with Ryan Reynolds in the role could make for a great spin-off if they choose to.

With the right director it could be one of the most unique and fun comic movies ever.

Yes, because including a very popular character that plays very well off the title character (if you don't believe me there you just weren't paying attention to the Gambit/Wolvie interaction back in the day) just doesn't make sense.

Why would any studio want to do that?

The question at the beginning of this thread was what character would be better for "Wolverine's" overall success.

Gambit has a ton of fans, and it probably was their lobbying that got him included. You freely admit that.

Can you do the math? It means a lot of people are going to drop some cash to see the film, even if they don't give a rat's rear about Wolvie. They'll want to see Gambit finally hit the big screen.

I'm not trying to argue what character is better, or even trying to say everyone should like Gambit. But he will, however, have more of an impact on the success of this film than the Deadpool character.