‘Gambit’ Standalone Movie Starring Channing Tatum Not Confirmed Yet; Gambit Character May Appear In The ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’
While the buzz that "22 Jump Street" actor Channing Tatum will play as Gambit in the future "X-Men" movie, the idea is still on the conceptual stage. However, Tatum feels that a standalone film should hit the big screen first before the character of Gambit appears in "X-Men" movies.
Tatum told MTV, "We've talked about it being a standalone [film] first, and actually trying to change the 'hero' superhero movie just a little because Gambit is not really your typical hero. He's a thief. He walks on the gray. I'm hoping we try and can change it a little bit, and then feather into the other ones."
It seems that not only Gambit is considered for "X-Men" spinoffs. Mystique, Professor X, and Magneto might get standalone films to expand the "X-Men" franchise. Although everything is still on planning stage, Jennifer Lawrence might reprise her role as Mystique; it is just that this time outside the "X-Men" movie proper. It also means that it is possible for James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender to get the leading roles as Professor X and Magneto, respectively.
No script yet has been made to confirm the "X-Men" spinoff Gambit, "Obviously, there's nothing written ... there's only conversations and dreams, really, right now," Tatum said to MTV.
With how the things are going, it seems that "Gambit" standalone film may take a while or may not hit the silver screen yet in the next two years. The possibility of Gambit, and Nightcrawler, appearing in the upcoming "X-Men: Apocalypse" is much higher than having a solo movie. However, Tatum may or may not be the one portraying the role of thief Remy LeBeau or better known as Gambit in the said "X-Men" sequel.
Tatum's dream to play as Gambit may be within his reach; however, it's still farn from being settled.
"Creatively, we're starting to chug forward. Obviously there's nothing official. There are only conversations and dreams right now, really," he said.
