Channing Tatum was set to star in the title role. Tatum was looked at for early attempts to include Gambit in the X-Men films but was not available for that character's film introduction in X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009). Taylor Kitsch portrayed the character instead.

Feb 2, 2022 · In a new interview in Variety, Channing Tatum reveals that his hopes of starring as X-Men member Gambit in a planned future movie was scrapped after the Disney/Fox merger — and he’s so hurt...

Aug 23, 2024 · Channing Tatum finally got the chance to play the superhero Gambit in “Deadpool & Wolverine” after he spent years trying and failing to develop a Gambit film during Fox’s Marvel era.

Aug 15, 2024 · Gambit's Marvel Cinematic Universe fate after the conclusion of Deadpool & Wolverine gets addressed by Channing Tatum. One of the biggest Marvel cameos in Deadpool & Wolverine that ended up becoming a massive discussion point was Tatum finally getting a chance to play Gambit in live-action.

Jul 25, 2024 · Channing Tatum was cast as Gambit for a solo movie, but it was never made due to Disney acquiring Fox. Gambit was redeemed by Marvel Studios in X-Men '97, doing right by past failures. Tatum finally portrayed Gambit in Deadpool & Wolverine, showcasing his skills and humor in the role.

Aug 1, 2024 · Deadpool & Wolverine features a surprise cameo by Channing Tatum as Remy LeBeau, a.k.a. Gambit. Channing Tatum was set to play Gambit in an X-Men movie that never came to fruition. Gambit's solo film faced numerous setbacks, never making it to production despite Tatum's enthusiasm.

Jan 21, 2023 · In a new interview with Vanity Fair, Tatum reflected on the ill-fated Gambit movie. He explains how the film was essentially squashed when Disney acquired the planned project through its...

2 days ago · As for the actors, if Channing Tatum is already out of the game, then Marvel might be seeking younger faces in the future. Other than Tatum, Taylor Kitsch has appeared in X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009). Tatum would've gotten his solo Gambit movie, which Rupert Wyatt had signed to direct initially but left following other commitments.

Apr 14, 2024 · Channing Tatum almost played the fan-favorite character Gambit in his own solo X-Men film; here is why the movie never happened.

2 days ago · Channing Tatum finally got the chance to portray Gambit on the big screen in the 2024 superhero blockbuster Deadpool & Wolverine after spending years trying to do so. Tatum’s outing as the New ...