Lizzy Caplan, the actress slated to star opposite Channing Tatum in the now-canceled Gambit film, recently revealed the movie's unique vision. In an interview with Business Insider, Caplan described the project as having "a really cool idea," elaborating on its intended tone.
Tatum's long-held ambition to portray the popular X-Men character, Gambit, ultimately faced setbacks. His initial attempt at a solo Gambit film was shelved following the 2019 Disney-Fox merger, an experience Tatum himself has described as "traumatizing." His subsequent cameo in Deadpool & Wolverine offered a surprising twist, though his earlier efforts were ultimately unsuccessful.
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Caplan, reportedly cast as the female lead as early as 2017, confirmed her involvement, stating that she had signed on and even participated in pre-production meetings with Tatum. "We got down the road, we were gonna shoot it," she said. "I think there was a start date.”
Producer Simon Kinberg previously hinted at the film's comedic direction, telling IGN in 2018 that it would possess a "romantic or sex comedy vibe," aligning with Gambit's character traits. "When you look at Gambit," Kinberg explained, "he’s a hustler and a womanizer and we just felt like there was an attitude, a swagger to him, that lent itself to romantic comedy."
Caplan's recent comments corroborate this, describing the planned film as a "'30s kind of screwball romantic comedy set in that world, which would have been really fun."
The future of Tatum's Gambit remains uncertain. While Marvel Studios has yet to officially comment, the impending introduction of the X-Men into the MCU leaves room for speculation. Last August, Ryan Reynolds' tweet showcasing a high-quality version of a Deadpool & Wolverine scene further fueled fan anticipation and speculation regarding Gambit's potential future.
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