Gambit movie to be made; Channing Tatum to play the title character

Gambit is one of the X-men characters that actually came in late in the franchise, as he was only introduced in the comics in the 90's. But he got popular pretty quick with the 90's kids. And ever since the first X-men movie, there had been a number of fans who were already crying for Gambit to make that silver screen appearance. Gambit is pretty big and it's really not a surprise to find out that a spin-off spotlight movie for Gambit movie is in development. And the rumors are now confirmed: Channing Tatum will play Gambit.

Earlier this year, there had already been several buzzes that a Channing Tatum - Gambit movie will be made, it's because X-Men producer Lauren Shuler Donner has been expressing her wishes to see Gambit on the silver screen with Channing Tatum to play the role.  She explained that she was “dying to do a Gambit movie” with Tatum, and it was just a matter of getting the studio on board.  A month ago, Tatum said he had met with Donner and would love to play the role because he’s a huge fan of the character.  However, there was still the question of whether or not it would all come together. [hit the jump to continue]

Strictly speaking, we already saw Gambit in the silver screen on the movie "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" with Taylor Kitsch playing the role. But, of course, everybody wanted to forget that movie ever existed because it was one of the most awful movies ever made. And with the confirmation of Channing Tatum as Gambit, it seems that even the studios are bent on disregarding that other movie. In an interview with Total Film, Donner elaborates on why Tatum is perfect for the role:
“Well you know he’s a rogue, Channing. He’s a rascal, just like Remy LeBeau, and he can handle the action, we all know that. He’s got a really good heart, because I know him personally, I did a movie with him. So I think he’ll be great, he’ll be great for Gambit, and he’s a southerner too, he’s not from New Orleans but he is a southerner and he understands that world, and you know Gambit loves New Orleans.”

Borys Kit of The Hollywood Reporter has reported this week:
Yes, Channing Tatum will play Gambit. Yes, it will be for a standalone movie. And yes, watch for him to be introduced in X-MEN: APOCALYPSE

Our opinion; Channing Tatum is a fine actor, but as Gambit? Tatum might be perfect for any superhero role, but he seems too big for Gambit, a character who seems to be more fit for somebody with a more agile physique. But as far as movie commerce goes, Channing Tatum has the star power potential to attract a certified box office hit.