Gambit

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Following the earlier rumors of Channing Tatum dropping out of Gambit (which turned out to be not true), now director Ruper Wyatt has departed from the movie.

THR cites a changing script, ballooning budget and extended shoot as reasons for Wyatt leaving Gambit.

Deadline has more of the same in that the change in production date of November to March caused a conflict with another movie Ruper Wyatt is attached to.

Wyatt did release the following statement:

“I was very much looking forward to working with my friend Channing and the team at Fox, but regrettably a push in the start date now conflicts with another project. I thank them for the opportunity, and I know that Gambit will make a terrific film.”

It is noted Fox is currently eagerly looking for a new director.

Gambit has a planned October 7, 2016 release also said to star Léa Seydoux.

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Fox has launched the official Facebook page for the Gambit movie.

You can like and follow: https://www.facebook.com/GambitMovie.

The page presently only contains the above banner and links to various articles about the movie as well as providing the following short description: “Gambit coming soon to theaters from 20th Century Fox.”

Gambit stars Channing Tatum with Rupert Wyatt on board as director; Rebecca Ferguson, Lea Seydoux and Abbey Lee are said to be up for the role of Bella Donna.

Gambit has an October 7, 2016 release.

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Despite the recent report that stated Channing Tatum was exiting the Gambit role, it’s now said Tatum has closed the deal to star as the Ragin’ Cajun.

THR reports the move was actually widely expected, despite the earlier rumor.

It is stated that Tatum and Fox ran into a few issues during negotiations, but it’s said such back-and-forth is a normal part of top-level talent dealmaking.

It’s further said Tatum’s involvement in Gambit wasn’t really in any danger because the actor had already invested so much in wanting to play the character.

Tatum is attached to play Gambit and produce, and also recently appeared at Comic-Con.

Apparently, the main issue involving getting Tatum signed was backend compensation.

The report also mentions that Fox considers Gambit a major character – on par with Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine – and it’s suggested Fox wants Tatum on board as Gambit for the long haul, possibly up to ten years or so.

What remains to be seen is how everything gets figured out in regards to story and connections to the rest of the X-Men universe, but the Gambit movie has an October 7, 2016 release with Ruper Wyatt directing.

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The Channing Tatum Gambit movie is set to begin filming this Fall in New Orleans for its October 7, 2016 release.

In addition to Tatum, Ruper Wyatt of Rise of the Planet of the Apes fame is on board Gambit as the director.

While we wait for additional casting announcements, a reported casting call for the film has hit the net revealing character details.

More than likely the names of the characters are just a codename, but some of the details are specific (via showbiz411).

Check out the list:

Louis– Male, any ethnicity, 40s-50s. Elegant and intelligent. An appealing entrepreneur with an unexpected
dark side.

Vera– Female, any ethnicity, mid 20s – early 30s. Beautiful, smart, tough, fiery and unpredictable.

Wes– Male, any ethnicity, mid 20s – mid 30s. Aspirational but weak minded. Soulful and sensitive.

Fritz– Male, any ethnicity, 40s – 50s. A professional thief. Charismatic con-artist. Warm hearted but untrustworthy.

Nash– Male, any ethnicity, mid 20s – early 30s. A potent threat. Heir to his mother’s business. Malevolent.

Willhelm– Male, any ethnicity, 30s. Dangerous street criminal. Protective and loyal to his family. Intensely loyal and violent.

Gary– Male, any ethnicity, mid 20s – early 30s. A little simple; dim-witted and passive.

Nonna—Female, any ethnicity, mid 20s – 30 years old. Uptight, corporate, vicious, sexual.

Joe– Male, any ethnicity, 30s. He’s a gun for hire. He is the black sheep of his family. Not from good breeding but from a working class family.

Ben–Male, any ethnicity, 20s. Just reaching adulthood. A street kid, a disaffected outsider, an orphan.

Boris–Male, Hispanic, 20s. Charming, handsome, and dangerous..

Clarissa– Female, mixed race, 10 – 12 years old. Ethereal and other worldly. Very expressive.

Wolfgang– Male, authentic French, 40s. A French criminal. Must speak fluent French.

Howard– Male, Caucasian. 50s. A refined European mobster who speaks fluent French.

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It’s being reported that Fox Studios has named Rupert Wyatt (Rise of the Planet of the Apes) as the director on the Gambit movie, which will star Channing Tatum.

EW.com announced the news with mention Tatum will also produce along with Reid Carolin, Lauren Schuler Donner, and Simon Kinberg.

The Gambit movie has a scheduled release date of October 7, 2016. 

No plot details weere mentioned in the report, but Channing Tatum previously let it be known the Gambit movie will be an origin story.

It’s also unclear if Remy LeBeau will be featured in Bryan Singer’s X-Men: Apocalypse as Tatum also previously stated he wasn’t sure if he wanted to introduce the character in a cameo role.

While the character of Gambit appeared in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, it’s guessed the appearance will be more or less skipped over, much like with what Fox is doing with Deadpool.