With a release date set for October of next year, Rupert Wyatt’s Gambit movie is expected to go into production very soon… but at this point it seems like the film still has a lot of stuff to take care of in pre-production. Set to play the titular mutant, a.k.a. Remy LeBeau, Channing Tatum is currently the only actor attached to the project, and it’s extremely unlikely that 20th Century Fox plans to keep it that way. But who exactly will the characters be that surround the A-lister in the future comic book blockbuster? Today it seems that the future is a little less hazy.In addition to saying that filming is planning to begin in New Orleans this fall, Showbiz 411 claims to have gotten its hands on a casting call for Gambit. The site has a list of 14 names in total – some obviously being much smaller roles than others – but there are four code-named descriptions in particular that stand out in the list, one of which may point at the film’s central antagonist. Let’s dive deeper into this, shall we?
This article, Report: Channing Tatum May Be Leaving 'Gambit', originally appeared on Comic Vine.Remember when the rumors and reports said Channing Tatum was interested in playing Gambit? There were some immediate reactions against the idea. As the rumor became fact, it seemed people started warming up to the idea of Tatum playing the Cajun X-Man. Tatum even appeared at San Diego Comic-Con with other cast members in the X-Men Movie Universe. A new report says Tatum's chance at being Gambit may be coming to an end.According to The Wrap, a source has informed them the deal is in "jeopardy" as Tatum is planning on leaving the production. It's not clear what the problem is and a source says Tatum's reps are still in active discussions but apparently "something is up." Director Rupert Wyatt may soon be on the search for a new lead in order to make the October 7, 2016 release date.Gambit was a project Tatum was enthusiastic about. Tatum and his producing partner, Reid Carolin, have been planning on Tatum's directorial debut soon and he is set to star in 23 Jump Street so these could be factors coming into play. We'll have to wait for an official announcement for further information.
A major change is in store for the X-Men franchise.Channing Tatum has exited the upcoming X-Men spinoff titled Gambit, which was scheduled to start filming in October from a script by Josh Zetumer (the RoboCop remake) and direction by Rise of the Planet of the Apes helmer Rupert Wyatt. But now? The future of the film is completely up in the air. To say 20th Century Fox was blindsided by this is an understatement, as the studio is still in the process of screen-testing actresses for the lead female role, with SPECTRE star Lea Seydoux among the frontrunners for the part.
Channing Tatum has closed a deal to star in “Gambit” for 20th Century Fox, a source close to project confirmed.News of Tatum’s official involvement in the “X-Men” spinoff lays to rest the rumors that the project was falling apart.Tatum has been tied to the superhero pic for some time as producer and star. He even appeared at Fox’s Comic-Con panel with the cast of “X-Men.” Details on the extent of Tatum’s involvement in future “X-Men” projects are still under wraps.“Gambit” is slated for an October 2016 release.“Rise of the Planet of the Apes” helmer Rupert Wyatt will direct a script by Josh Zetumer, who drew from a treatment written by “Gambit” co-creator Chris Claremont.In addition to Tatum, Reid Carolin, Lauren Shuler Donner and Simon Kinberg will produce.Tatum is repped by UTA.The news was first reported by The Hollywood Reporter.