According to: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/channing-tatum-play-gambit-x-703621
Gambit is getting a stand alone film and will be first introduced in X-Men: Apocalypse
According to: http://www.scifinow.co.uk/news/x-men-apocalypse-will-star-cyclops-jean-grey-and-storm/
Cyclops, Jean Grey and Storm will also be introduced in X-Men: Apocalypse
According to: http://www.superheromoviesnews.com/2014/05/x-men-last-stand-x-men-origins.html
X-Men 3 (also known as X3) and X-Men Origins: Wolverine are no-longer canon. Also Ryan Reynolds is still attached to a Deadpool film.
Thanks to @DylanJames18 for the heads up.
Channing Tatum is officially set to play Gambit in an upcoming “X-Men” spinoff movie, producer Lauren Shuler Donner confirmed at the “X-Men: Days of Future Past” premiere in London.
In a red carpet interview with Total Film, Donner explained the casting choice: “He’s a rogue, Channing — he’s a rascal, just like Remy LeBeau. And he can handle the action, we all know that. And he’s got a really good heart … I think he’ll be great for Gambit.”
She added, “And he’s a southerner too … he understands that world, and you know Gambit loves New Orleans.”
In a red carpet interview with Total Film, Donner explained the casting choice: “He’s a rogue, Channing — he’s a rascal, just like Remy LeBeau. And he can handle the action, we all know that. And he’s got a really good heart … I think he’ll be great for Gambit.”
She added, “And he’s a southerner too … he understands that world, and you know Gambit loves New Orleans.”
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Not sure how I feel about this.
ReplyDeleteI like the actor, but don't know if he's a fit for the character. I do like how he's a fan of Gambit though. Hopefully that means he'll at least try to do the role justice.
I like Channing but he doesn't have the right face for Gambit IMO
ReplyDeleteI was fine with Taylor Kitsch...
ReplyDeleteWow that is terrible casting!
ReplyDeleteNow had they cast Timothy Olyphant I would have been intrigued.
I'll give him a chance, but please recast Rogue and put her in this movie. They are an iconic duo. As much as I like Anna Paquin, she's just not Rogue. Maybe Olivia Wilde/Amber Heard? She's sexy, strong and sassy, let's get it going.
ReplyDeleteI hate her as Rogue. Always have. She is just wrong for the part.
ReplyDeleteYES. THAT would have been peeeeeerrrfeeeect casting.
ReplyDeleteI would have even preferred Ian Somerhalder if they wanted to tap a hot younger actor.
ReplyDeleteWhen it says Storm etc will be introduced in X-Men:A .. does that mean as new actors or are the oldies returning?
ReplyDeleteI like Channing but he is all wrong for this. I hope he proves me wrong but as of now NO, just NO.Horrible casting choice.
ReplyDeleteUgh, thumbs down. Bad choice.
ReplyDeleteCrazy news, so they're recasting the main cast... I'm in two minds about this I guess.
ReplyDeleteDon't hate it... don't love it...
ReplyDeleteI think he has Cajunheritage so at least he could get the accent right, which I'm all for BTW!
New actors.
ReplyDeleteI believe DOFP is the last time we'll see the old cast except maybe Hugh Jackman.
Worst. Decision. Ever. He better not screw this up. Mega facepalm!!
ReplyDeleteX-Men 3 and X-Men Origins to be no longer considered cannon and Ryan Reynolds confirmed as Deadpool made me extremely happy. Cyclops will be back!! (I hope this means Wolverine will no longer be the center of the X-Men universe)
ReplyDeleteI don't really picture Tatum as Gambit, Taylor Kitsch was a good choice (though the southern accent he used was not).