Channing Tatum’s Canceled Gambit Movie Had a '30s Screwball Romantic Comedy Vibe Set in the Superhero World

Lizzy Caplan, in a recent interview with Business Insider, revealed details about the scrapped Channing Tatum Gambit movie. She described the film's concept as "a really cool idea," emphasizing its unique blend of superhero action and a 1930s screwball romantic comedy vibe. Caplan confirmed her involvement, stating they were "gonna shoot it" and a start date had even been set. This aligns with Simon Kinberg's 2018 comments to IGN, where he described the intended tone as a "romantic or sex comedy vibe," reflecting Gambit's character as a "hustler and a womanizer." The project ultimately fell apart after the 2019 Disney-Fox merger, leaving Tatum reportedly "traumatized" by the experience. While Marvel Studios remains tight-lipped about Gambit's future, the impending introduction of the X-Men into the MCU has reignited fan speculation, particularly after Ryan Reynolds' August 2023 tweet highlighting a Deadpool & Wolverine scene that fueled further conjecture. [ttpp]

Deadpool & Wolverine: Easter Eggs, Cameos and References

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