Channing Tatum Says 'Gambit' May be a Standalone Film First

The more Channing Tatum and producer Lauren Schuler Donner talk about a Gambit movie, the more apparent it is that Tatum will play the thieving X-man. Bryan Singer has talked about introducing the character in 2016's X-men: Apocalypse, setting him in the 1980s with the rest of the X-men: First Class team of younger mutants. But in a conversation with MTV, Tatum suggests that may no longer be the case, not if he has his way....

Tatum: “We’ve talked about it being a standalone, first, and actually trying to change the ‘hero, superhero movie.’ Because Gambit is not your typical hero. He’s a thief. He walks on the gray. I’m hoping we can change it a little bit, and then ultimately feather into the other ones.”

And there's also a glimmer of hope for those who have been vocal about not wanting Tatum to play the ragin' Cajun as he says nothing has been confirmed yet. Still, this looks like it will happen one way or another because Tatum is clearly taking an active role in developing the film...

Tatum: “Creatively, we’re starting to chug forward. Obviously there’s nothing [official]. There are only conversations and dreams right now, really.”