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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
- Journalist
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.
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 · 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
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 6, 2022 · Channing Tatum reveals how he and his co-director Reid Carolin spent four years developing a standalone X-Men film about Gambit, only to see it shelved by Disney. He explains why he can't watch Marvel films after losing the role and the project he loved.
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.
