Channing Tatum Says He'd Like To "Change The Superhero Movie" With GAMBIT

Channing Tatum Says He'd Like To "Change The Superhero Movie" With GAMBIT

Although Channing Tatum still hasn't been officially announced as the 'Ragin Cajun' in Fox's X-Men Universe, he definitely has a lot of ideas about what he'd like to do with the character.

By MarkCassidy - Jun 06, 2014 06:06 AM EST
Filed Under: Gambit
Source: MTV News
Even though producer Lauren Shuler Donner seems pretty certain that she's found her new Gambit in Channing Tatum, the actor still hasn't officially signed on to play the role -- though while talking to MTV he admits that things are starting to "chug forward". Rumors suggested that should Tatum sign on, that he'd appear as Remy LeBeau in the upcoming X-Men: Apocalypse, but it sounds as if the conversation has actually been leaning towards a solo outing for the card-charging mutant first.



“I’ve been pretty vocal about wanting to be the part of Gambit for a very long time. It's a weird, pinching-myself moment that we're even having the conversation. We've talked about it being a standalone, first, and actually trying to change the ‘hero, superhero movie.’ Because Gambit is not your typical hero. He’s a thief. He walks on the gray. I’m hoping we can change it a little bit, and then ultimately feather into the other ones.”

That's all very well, but could Gambit sustain his own solo adventure? The character was pretty popular at one point, but over the years many fans began to consider him a bit of a one-trick pony. Still, I guess it's all about how he's presented on screen. Do you guys think Tatum is right for the role? Is Gambit the character to "change the superhero movie" landscape? Sound off below.
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yonny616
yonny616 - 6/6/2014, 6:52 AM
I'm excited to see what Tatum brings to Gambit over the last guy.
Maven
Maven - 6/6/2014, 6:53 AM
Come on man, just confirm.
TheRationalNerd
TheRationalNerd - 6/6/2014, 6:55 AM
Yeah, I'm cool with him being Gambit too. Looking forward towards seeing his take on the character. And it's cool that he knows a few characteristics of the character as well.
Pasto
Pasto - 6/6/2014, 6:59 AM
It's about time that Fox tries to make an actual superhero flick.
Maven
Maven - 6/6/2014, 7:02 AM
Tatum makes the Apocalypse cast seem awkward IMO. Hope for the best though...
Maven
Maven - 6/6/2014, 7:03 AM
I'm betting they're going with fresh faces for young Scott-Jean-Kurt-Storm.
thewonderer
thewonderer - 6/6/2014, 7:03 AM
Seriously trying to understand what the hell Pasto and Omegadagod are even saying.

The "these are not superhero movies" shitck? If you're gonna troll, troll. Don't pussyfoot

Disappointed in you guys.
DEVLIN712
DEVLIN712 - 6/6/2014, 7:04 AM
Wait... something isn't right... all Tatum ever says about Gambit is "Gambit was the only superhero I really followed.… He was the most real to me. He just looked cool to me. I've always loved him."
Pasto
Pasto - 6/6/2014, 7:04 AM
MexicanSuperman
Marc Webb spread his legs when people didn't like Shailene Woodley as MJ. So the internet does have an ounce of power.

An ounce.
Maven
Maven - 6/6/2014, 7:06 AM
Poor Hugh. He really is going to be the grandpa on set this time around.
Pasto
Pasto - 6/6/2014, 7:07 AM
"Seriously trying to understand what the hell Pasto and Omegadagod are even saying.

The "these are not superhero movies" shitck? If you're gonna troll, troll. Don't pussyfoot

Disappointed in you guys."


I'll let 0mega handle this. I don't have time for your bullshit.
fastflames
fastflames - 6/6/2014, 7:10 AM
Mr. Tatum, why did Gambit walk into a gay bar working a bannanna suit?
Pasto
Pasto - 6/6/2014, 7:10 AM
MexicanSuperman
Sadly I did see the film...
McNyagano
McNyagano - 6/6/2014, 7:12 AM
@thewonderer

There's so much irony in your post. However...
Pasto
Pasto - 6/6/2014, 7:15 AM
McNya
McNyagano
McNyagano - 6/6/2014, 7:15 AM
"Is Gambit the character to "change the superhero movie" landscape? "

Nope, not with Fox he won't. I'll be happy to admit I was wrong if that's the case but as for now, nah.
SuperCat
SuperCat - 6/6/2014, 7:16 AM
Tatum sucks!

WinterSoldier33
WinterSoldier33 - 6/6/2014, 7:21 AM
i can wait for apocalypse, he will be great.

WinterSoldier33
WinterSoldier33 - 6/6/2014, 7:23 AM
@omega

DOFP

charles saves the day
ATrueHero1987
ATrueHero1987 - 6/6/2014, 7:24 AM
Did @thewonderer call people trolls when he one of the notorious trolls on this site? What the HELL has he been sipping on?lol

Anyway, I think Gambit can sustain a few solo films. He's one of the few X-Characters that can.
ThedamnBatman
ThedamnBatman - 6/6/2014, 7:25 AM
Dude looks more and more like gambit to me to be honest



BoomTubeB
BoomTubeB - 6/6/2014, 7:29 AM
tatum came along way since step it up! he's ok !I'm not a big gambit fan!
Pasto
Pasto - 6/6/2014, 7:29 AM
"Not a huge fan of Channing, but I'd check it out. Also not a huge fan of Fox's X-verse. I've enjoyed each movie, but IMO only X2 and FC were great. DOFP was fun, but outside of the Quicksilver scene, forgettable. No emotional weight."


Amen.
McNyagano
McNyagano - 6/6/2014, 7:30 AM
Did @thewonderer call people trolls.."

It's very ironic isn't it xD
Gamera623
Gamera623 - 6/6/2014, 7:30 AM
"Stop arguing, start talking about how there needs to be another X-Men movie in the present day."

Why? I think the movies being period peices is awesome.

If I had to make a stand-alone Fantastic Four movie for instance...I would set it in the 70 like the original books. Have Reed blast into space because he wants to beat to do it before the Ruskies.
Id have Jhonny Storm call people Daddy O and all the men on the street wear trenchcoats and hats Mad Men style.

But thats just me...Im one of the 1% who liked The First Avenger just a hair more than The Winter Soldier. And one of the reasons was because it was a period piece.
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