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

Lizzy Caplan reveals Channing Tatum's scrapped Gambit film had a unique twist. In a recent interview with Business Insider, the actress, who was slated to star opposite Tatum, described the project as having "a really cool idea," a 1930s-style screwball romantic comedy within the superhero genre.

Tatum's long-fought quest to portray the popular X-Men character seemed to hit a roadblock before his surprise appearance in Deadpool & Wolverine. The planned Gambit solo film was ultimately canceled following the 2019 Disney-Fox merger, leaving Tatum reportedly "traumatized" by the experience.

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Caplan, reportedly cast as the female lead as early as 2017, confirmed her involvement, stating they were "gonna shoot it" and even had a planned start date. Producer Simon Kinberg previously hinted at a "romantic or sex comedy vibe" for the film, a description Caplan corroborated, emphasizing the intended "30s kind of screwball romantic comedy" setting.

The future of Tatum's Gambit remains uncertain. While Marvel Studios has confirmed the X-Men's imminent MCU arrival, no official announcements regarding Gambit have been made. Last August, Ryan Reynolds' tweet of a clearer version of a Deadpool & Wolverine scene fueled fan speculation, adding to the ongoing intrigue.

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