Channing Tatum Shares An Update On GAMBIT; Promises Unique Origin

Channing Tatum Shares An Update On GAMBIT; Promises Unique Origin

While promoting his upcoming release, The Book of Life, Channing Tatum took a few moments to share an update on his upcoming role as the Ragin' Cajun Gambit in his solo adventure.

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By RohanPatel - Oct 15, 2014 08:10 AM EST
Filed Under: Gambit
Source: MTV Movies
While speaking with MTV about his upcoming animated release, The Book of Life, star Channing Tatum took a few moments to share an update about his upcoming role as Gambit in X-Men: Apocalypse and possibly in a standalone film. While reiterating that he can't give away too much about the yet-to-be announced film's status, he does go on to say that the standalone film may be slightly smaller in scale when compared to other superhero origin stories: "We really do want to try our hardest to give something fresh. We’re obviously going to go to the saving the world superhero movies eventually, but not for the first one.”

Adding a potential Gambit standalone film to Fox's already impessive slate of upcoming X-Men films, which include Deadpool, X-Men: Apocalypse, & Wolverine 3, should make the next few years very exciting for X-Men fans everywhere. Check out Tatum's full comments in the video below:



X-Men: Apocalypse hits theaters May 27, 2016.


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SuperCat
SuperCat - 10/15/2014, 8:07 AM
"Promises Unique Origin."
JoJo1982
JoJo1982 - 10/15/2014, 8:08 AM
Unique Origin!?!

Awww shit, this thread is about to get crazy
SuperCat
SuperCat - 10/15/2014, 8:09 AM
YeezusWept
YeezusWept - 10/15/2014, 8:10 AM
JoJo1982
JoJo1982 - 10/15/2014, 8:12 AM
Never mind I read that wrong, I think Channing meant it's going to be different from other superhero movies (no saving the world), which I think a Gambit solo movie shouldn't have.
Spock0Clock
Spock0Clock - 10/15/2014, 8:13 AM
Will he at least throw cards in this one, because levitating shit ain't throwing shit.
FordEl
FordEl - 10/15/2014, 8:14 AM
Good Im open to something different and not a direct copy and paste.
YeezusWept
YeezusWept - 10/15/2014, 8:15 AM
We’re obviously going to go to the saving the world superhero movies eventually, but not for the first one.

Sounds like another Fox movie currently in development.
thewonderer
thewonderer - 10/15/2014, 8:16 AM
This movie will be great. And Channing Tatum will [frick]ing kill it. He reminds me a lot of Hugh Jackman in a role. An actor who absolutely loves the character he's playing and that will lead to good things. Tatum is improving as an actor by every film. Apparently he gives an oscar worthy performance in Foxcatcher. David Fincher wanted him for his 20000 leagues adaptation. And Tatum will be in the new Coen Brothers movie. Actors improve, and Tatum is definitely a strong talent.

And my interpretation of what Tatum is saying is that Gambit won't be a good guy at first. After all, he is an antihero who started off as a thief. I love this idea that they will give him a film that isn't just a boring casual superhero flick. Let him develop, maybe have his solo film focus on his not so nice pre X-Men background.

But of course, all the MCU lovers will decry this. I believe in Tatum and Gambit.
thewonderer
thewonderer - 10/15/2014, 8:17 AM
@StarYeezus

You spelled Marvel Studios wrong.
Spock0Clock
Spock0Clock - 10/15/2014, 8:19 AM


Seriously. Throw the goddamn cards.
JoJo1982
JoJo1982 - 10/15/2014, 8:22 AM
@wonderer

Yeah it could be really interesting for a solo Gambit movie, his story isn't really a superhero like story at all
sameoldthing
sameoldthing - 10/15/2014, 8:22 AM
Not a fan of Tatum but I suppose I should keep an open mind. Gambit is one of my favorite X-Men.
Hopefully his popularity will make the writers realize many people will want to see Gambit & create a great story.
Attact a solid director & cast...and let's go!
JoJo1982
JoJo1982 - 10/15/2014, 8:23 AM
@spock0clock

Something like what Dave Franco did in Now You See Me
m0th3r
m0th3r - 10/15/2014, 8:24 AM
gambgel
gambgel - 10/15/2014, 8:24 AM
what has he said about his role in Apocalypse? didnt hear anything about it on the video
JoJo1982
JoJo1982 - 10/15/2014, 8:25 AM
A Gambit movie could be a great way of getting more Sabretooth(also Victor should pop up in the Wolverine 2, to sort of tie things) and Mr sinister
m0th3r
m0th3r - 10/15/2014, 8:26 AM
Shuler-Donner + "unique" has given us Origins in the past...that plus Tatum being the cast choice....I dont know. Is Singer involved at all!?? Just seems like Fox gets more of their wins with Singer and boat anchors with Shuler-Donner
YeezusWept
YeezusWept - 10/15/2014, 8:27 AM
@thewonderer
JasonBlue
JasonBlue - 10/15/2014, 8:28 AM
m0th3r
m0th3r - 10/15/2014, 8:29 AM
@JoJo1982 Id love to see the old cartoon version of "Assassins vs Thieves" story...
FordEl
FordEl - 10/15/2014, 8:32 AM
@0megaDaGod

After Fox has been on three film streak. Yeah okay...
blackandyellow
blackandyellow - 10/15/2014, 8:33 AM
Fox is gonna screw this up worse than the Cardinals trying to get a routine out.
JoJo1982
JoJo1982 - 10/15/2014, 8:33 AM
@m0th3r

That was I think the ONLY episode out of the whole series, where we find out a little more about the Cajun.
But making that into a movie would really good and I hope they play more on Gambit isn't a hero too
ALegendaryPanda
ALegendaryPanda - 10/15/2014, 8:35 AM
I just want to know who's writing and directing this!
JoJo1982
JoJo1982 - 10/15/2014, 8:35 AM
A really hope they focus on X-men Apocalypse being a team superhero movie this time too
TheRationalNerd
TheRationalNerd - 10/15/2014, 8:35 AM
I think this film has a good shot a bringing something new to the table for Fox's X-Men universe. However, I think I'd like to get a good idea of what characters they'll have within this film. I have a feeling it'll take to the streets of New Orleans (of course) and it can possibly focus on his interactions with the "Thieves Guild" and how he tears away from them later. It's also a no brainer for who's going to write the script and direct as well. Could be something totally fresh or totally rotten but of course I got high hopes for something new gaining the spotlight.
Pasto
Pasto - 10/15/2014, 8:37 AM
Instead of Gambit being a hardened scoundrel like in the comics he'll be a lover boy who wants to do the best he can to make his mother proud. Then something something mother killed, something something he turns into a partial badass.

Foxtastic at it's best.
Pasto
Pasto - 10/15/2014, 8:38 AM
And instead of throwing cards like in the comics, he'll wear this signature hat that is lined with metal, and he'll throw it like a boomerang.
Spock0Clock
Spock0Clock - 10/15/2014, 8:38 AM
@JoJo1982

I haven't seen it, but I've dabbled in card throwing myself. The basic form is something like this...



...and it doesn't exactly look all that baddass... but it doesn't have to be real card throwing for me to be happy. I was just really really really pissed off in Origins to see that bullshit levitating exorcist shit where he makes a stream of cards fly for no goddamn reason...

That's the one thing about Gambit, I actually like, Fox, and you ruined it!



...*ahem*...

I'm just saying that I hope Gambit throws his cards this time.
SirDuckAlot
SirDuckAlot - 10/15/2014, 8:41 AM
We all been waiting for a Gambit movie.
newmutantsRETURNS
newmutantsRETURNS - 10/15/2014, 8:42 AM
This is Marvel's higher ups reaction to this interview...

crying photo: crying cryyyyyy.gif
JoJo1982
JoJo1982 - 10/15/2014, 8:43 AM
@Spock0Clock

This is what Gambit needs to be doing

http://youtu.be/lsxjQ351kzA
WeaponMental
WeaponMental - 10/15/2014, 8:46 AM
Guys, calm down. Everyone says that their story is unique.. So he's saying that his origin tale is going to be unique. That's really saying nothing. So, we'll see.

Btw, I don't think the Mutant world is going back to Marvel anytime soon. If Gambit turns out to be a hit, even LESS. That's going to be pretty unfortunate. It's going to have repercussions on the comic books etc. Damn.
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