Thescreescore – Channing Tatum has revealed tantalizing details about his long-gestating, ultimately cancelled Gambit film, painting a picture of a superhero movie unlike anything Marvel Studios has ever produced. Speaking in a recent interview, Tatum described the Fox-era project as an "R-rated romantic comedy" that pushed boundaries to a degree that would likely be impossible under Disney’s current stewardship of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
According to Tatum, this version of Gambit was envisioned as a character who could only exist alongside Deadpool, implying a level of mature content and irreverence rarely seen in superhero films. He even hinted at "mutants having sex," emphasizing the film’s "wild" and "full-on" nature. Tatum believes that while Marvel needs tonal diversity, the studio would never venture into the territory of horror or overt sexuality.
Despite the cancellation, Tatum remains hopeful that Gambit will eventually find his place within the MCU, suggesting that the character is slowly being integrated into the Marvel psyche. He sees Gambit as a unique opportunity for Marvel to explore different facets of the superhero genre.
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Interestingly, news has also surfaced that Tatum is slated to appear as Gambit in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, alongside returning X-Men icons like Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen. This suggests that Marvel is indeed planning a significant role for mutants in the future of the MCU. While it’s unclear if Tatum will reprise his role in Avengers: Secret Wars, the possibility of a solo Gambit film in Phase 7 remains open.
The MCU, which began with Iron Man in 2008, has become a multimedia powerhouse, featuring numerous films and TV shows. Key figures behind the franchise include Kevin Feige, with upcoming projects including Blade, Avengers: Doomsday, and Avengers: Secret Wars. The franchise boasts a vast cast, including Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, and many more.
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