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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, but was not well received.
Feb 2, 2022 · Channing Tatum reveals he was traumatized by the loss of his planned Gambit movie, a raunchy X-Men spin-off he was ready to play. He boycotted Marvel's Avengers movies ever since and praised the character's fashion sense.
- Petrana Radulovic
Jan 21, 2023 · Channing Tatum reveals how Disney's acquisition of Fox killed his dream role as Gambit in an X-Men spinoff. He also talks about his upcoming Ghost remake and Magic Mike's Last Dance.
- Jeremy Dick
Jan 17, 2023 · Tatum and Carolin reveal how their vision for a romantic comedy superhero film was rejected by Disney after Fox was acquired. They also share their disappointment and trauma over losing the project they spent a decade developing.
Feb 2, 2022 · The actor reveals he was \"traumatized\" when his X-Men Gambit movie was scrapped and he can't watch Marvel movies anymore. He also praises Gambit's fashion sense and hopes to play the character someday.
- Logan Plant
Feb 16, 2022 · Learn how Channing Tatum's passion for Gambit led to a failed solo film project that could have revitalized the X-Men franchise. Discover the behind-the-scenes details of the script, the director, and the studio's vision for the mutant.
Feb 6, 2022 · Everything We Know About Channing Tatum's Gambit Movie (& Why It Didn't Happen) By Andrew McGrotty. Published Feb 6, 2022. The Gambit movie was one of the most high profile Marvel entries...
