Channing Tatum Talks GAMBIT; Confirms No X-MEN: APOCALYPSE Appearance

Channing Tatum Talks GAMBIT; Confirms No X-MEN: APOCALYPSE Appearance

When we first heard that Tatum had landed the role of Remy LeBeau in Fox's X-universe, the plan was to have him debut in Bryan Singer's X-Men: Apocalypse. While taking part in a Reddit AMA ("Ask me Anything"), the actor finally confirms that's "definitely" not gonna happen...

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By MarkCassidy - Jun 18, 2015 06:06 AM EST
Filed Under: X-Men: Apocalypse
Source: Reddit

Back when word first reached us that Fox was interested in getting Channing Tatum on board as Gambit, producer Lauren Shuler Donner suggested that X-Men: Apocalypse would be the perfect place to introduce him. Once Tatum was officially on board, that still seemed to be the plan of action - but recently the actor stated that a solo outing might be a better option than having the Cajun card-shark debut with the other mutants in a team-based movie. Now, during his Reddit AMA, he finally confirmed that we definitely won't be seeing a Gambit cameo in Apocalypse.

The other day we found out that Rise of The Planet of the Apes director Rupert Wyatt would be helming the Gambit movie, and Tatum also comments on that, before once again expressing their intent to do something different with this character.





 

Are you glad we won't be seeing Gambit in X-Men: Apocalypse or do you think it's a wasted opportunity to introduce him? Be sure to click the lino below to check out Tatum's very entertaining AMA in full.
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CherryBomb
CherryBomb - 6/18/2015, 1:45 AM
Doesn't bother me.
It kinda just makes me think that Gambit will actually be set in the present time and not the past.
Fingers crossed for Anna Paquin in that case.

smell
smell - 6/18/2015, 2:04 AM
This is like antman in a lot ways. Hope it comes up aces.
BatmanIsBaddest
BatmanIsBaddest - 6/18/2015, 2:08 AM
So much for my dream of Wolverine, Gambit, and Nightcrawler showing up together in the same movie.
NightBoyWonder
NightBoyWonder - 6/18/2015, 2:57 AM
I never understood casting a character before a director. Like the Rock for Black Adam. I don't have problem with either choices, I just don't understand doing that.
DrKinsolving
DrKinsolving - 6/18/2015, 4:49 AM
Don't really know what to think about this....

Can't wait for Deadpool and New Mutants though
DrKinsolving
DrKinsolving - 6/18/2015, 4:52 AM
@CherryBomb

I want to see Juno Temple in a CBM. I think she would be cool as Crystal in the Inhumans movie

Not sure if Anna should come back, unless they change the focus of the character, I really want to see a Rogue with more comic influence
Philip
Philip - 6/18/2015, 7:02 AM
@DrKinsolving

Juno Temple has been in a CBM.

I have no trouble with Anna coming back, as long as they do her character more justice from now on. Something she has stated as well, if I'm not mistaken.
slickrickdesigns
slickrickdesigns - 6/18/2015, 7:02 AM
I really don't like this casting, but the dudes a decent actor. Not great but not bad. He's better in funny action roles like how the Rock is.
That being said I see what Fox is doing trying to groom the next Xmen star since Jackmans on his way out and I doubt McAvoy and Fassbender probably won't stay on much longer as well. The next installments will prob focus around Gambit a little more like how Wolverine has been the main focus since xmen 1.
Maybe Apocalypse is Wolverines last team movie and his solo film will be the death of Wolverine.
AlexdoxA
AlexdoxA - 6/18/2015, 7:06 AM
..and Paul Rudd is not Ant Man, definitely not.
ComicsDoneRight
ComicsDoneRight - 6/18/2015, 7:10 AM
As long as they keep Anna Paquin's mousy acting away from this film, I will see it no matter how good or bad it is.
MercwithMouth
MercwithMouth - 6/18/2015, 7:12 AM
I like the idea of this film being a standalone. Tatum really doesn't fit with the ages of the new cast, nor the style of the old trilogy. Keep it separate. I could see Tatum's Gambit maybe showing up in connection to Deadpool or X-Force (assuming they age that film around where Deadpool is).

Still not sold on Taterhead, but I've seen glimpses of greatness in his acting. Plus Rupert Wyatt is a very dynamic and talented director. So I'm optimistic.

Anyone know who wrote the script? I don't remember hearing.
slickrickdesigns
slickrickdesigns - 6/18/2015, 7:21 AM
You can get with this…


Or you can get with that…


I for one, hope they make Rogue a little more Southern Bell Tough Girl. and yoga pants with brown jacket is a must!
slickrickdesigns
slickrickdesigns - 6/18/2015, 7:23 AM
Not saying I want Kristen Stewart, I just want Rogue to resemble Rogue and to have some super strength and flying abilities..
McGee
McGee - 6/18/2015, 7:29 AM
NOT TAKING ADVANTAGE OF A SHARED UNIVERSE LIKE EVERYONE ELSE!!!??
slickrickdesigns
slickrickdesigns - 6/18/2015, 7:34 AM
You know how Fox Works, Origin movie no one likes first… Second movie better and more action but change the characters being used to fit the story and give stupid twist ending… 3rd installments for Solo? Well thats a mystery, lets hope is better than the 3rd Xmen film….
sinsear912
sinsear912 - 6/18/2015, 7:34 AM
Dina Meyer or Ronda rousey for rogue!!
gambgel
gambgel - 6/18/2015, 8:01 AM
I didnt want him on Apocalypse, so if true, Im glad.

and yeah, I want him in present time too, with adult X-Men, Deadpool, Xforce and obviously Rogue.

But its Fox, so he probably wont meet Rogue ever.
SuperCat
SuperCat - 6/18/2015, 8:03 AM
F*ck Gambit! @Gusto and @McGee want to hear about the "Magic Mike" sequel!
blackandyellow
blackandyellow - 6/18/2015, 8:08 AM
Sounds like TheRealRemyLebeau loves Tatum as Gambit.

Fox: Where Casting is Impeccable!
McGee
McGee - 6/18/2015, 8:12 AM
We gave that movie two snaps!
MyNameIsKhan
MyNameIsKhan - 6/18/2015, 8:15 AM
Glad he's not in Apocalypse
dubjon
dubjon - 6/18/2015, 8:23 AM
SummersEssex
SummersEssex - 6/18/2015, 8:45 AM
wtf?
SuperSpiderMan5778
SuperSpiderMan5778 - 6/18/2015, 8:51 AM
booooooooooooooooooo
CherryBomb
CherryBomb - 6/18/2015, 8:51 AM
@DrKinsolving

Paquin hasn't had the chance to give us the Rogue we want. Actoes are limited to what they recieve on the page, she's said many times she wishes she could play the more bad ass Rogue from the comics. There was a quite big outrage when her scenes were cut from DOFP so I doubt they would recast Rogue, it can't hurt to get an Academy Award winning actress back either.

Gosh, I've loved Juno Temple since Atonement, she should totally have a CBM role and Crystal is an inspired choice!
ReddHotPoker
ReddHotPoker - 6/18/2015, 10:08 AM
What's he gonna do differently? A Cajun accent?

I'm a little worried, but I'll reserve judgement until I actually see the movie (i know, unheard of).
Mrsinister
Mrsinister - 6/18/2015, 10:49 AM
Thats good. I'd rather he be in the current timeline so we can see gambit and rogue.
imkennypowers
imkennypowers - 6/18/2015, 10:50 AM
@TheRealRemyLebeau - "Channing Tatum trying to do a cajun accent will be terrible. Anyone remember him trying to do a accent in this film?"

Here's his cajun accent at the 1:20 mark:
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