“So, that in itself is just insane.”

But, the once-reserved indie actor remained in high spirits.

Even Channing Tatum was there because, at the time, he wasplanning to star in a Gambit movie.

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“It was just so special, and I still feel that.”

Today, McPhee, 22, is just hoping for the best.

“I know what was originally planned for me,” McPhee says.

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“So, we’ll see.

I think we’re gonna find out soon.

The shapeshifter once saved Nightcrawler from a mutant fight club inApocalypse.

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It’s just about moving forward and healing.”

But he still has his “fingers crossed” for X-Men.

“I know they have a plan, that’s what’s annoying me.

I know they have a little secret plan somewhere, but they’re not telling us.

Some portion of my career hangs off of it, so I would like to know soon.”