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 described the now-canceled project as a "really cool idea," detailing its unexpected genre blend.

Caplan, who was slated to star opposite Tatum, confirmed her involvement and revealed the film's distinctive style: a 1930s screwball romantic comedy within the superhero universe. This aligns with producer Simon Kinberg's 2018 comments to IGN, where he described the planned film as having a "romantic or sex comedy vibe," fitting with Gambit's character.

Tatum's long-fought journey to portray the popular X-Men character took a significant detour after the 2019 Disney-Fox merger, ultimately leading to the project's cancellation. While the experience left him reportedly "traumatized," his surprise cameo in Deadpool & Wolverine offered a glimmer of hope for future appearances.

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Caplan's involvement was reported as early as 2017, and she confirmed signing on and even pre-production meetings with Tatum. "We got down the road, we were gonna shoot it," she stated. "I think there was a start date.”

The unique comedic approach planned for the film, a '30s screwball romantic comedy within the superhero genre, is now a fascinating "what if" scenario. With the X-Men's impending arrival in the MCU, the future of Tatum's Gambit remains uncertain, despite fan speculation fueled by Ryan Reynolds' August 2023 tweet showcasing a clearer version of a Deadpool & Wolverine scene.

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