Lizzy Caplan reveals Channing Tatum's scrapped Gambit film was envisioned as a 1930s screwball romantic comedy within the superhero genre.
In a recent interview with Business Insider, Caplan, who was slated to star opposite Tatum, described the project as possessing "a really cool idea." Tatum's long-fought quest to portray the beloved X-Men character seemingly stalled before his surprise cameo in Deadpool & Wolverine. The Gambit film, initially planned before the 2019 Disney-Fox merger, was ultimately canceled, leaving Tatum reportedly "traumatized" by the experience.
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Caplan confirmed her commitment to the film as far back as 2017, detailing meetings with Tatum and stating, "We got down the road, we were gonna shoot it. I think there was a start date." Producer Simon Kinberg previously hinted at a "romantic or sex comedy vibe" for the film in 2018, aligning with Gambit's character traits.
Caplan corroborated this, stating, "They wanted to do, like, a '30s kind of screwball romantic comedy set in that world, which would have been really fun."
The future of Tatum's Gambit remains uncertain, though Marvel Studios has confirmed the X-Men's imminent arrival in the MCU. Last August, Ryan Reynolds' tweet of a clarified Deadpool & Wolverine scene fueled further speculation among Gambit fans.
Warning! Spoilers for Deadpool & Wolverine follow.
