Channing Tatum Would Like To Play Gambit In An X Men Movie

Channing Tatum Would Like To Play Gambit In An X-Men Movie

By Angie Han/Sept. 13, 2013 2:00 pm EST

Speaking at a press event for White House Down, Tatum revealed his affection for fan-favorite X-Man Gambit. “He was punk rock. He kind of rode the line,” Tatum said admiringly. Hit the jump to find out why Tatum believes he’d be perfect for the part.

However, he continued:

As Tatum mentioned, Gambit was previously played by Kitsch in X-Men Origins: Wolverine. While Kitsch’s performance was the least of that film’s problems, it was nothing close to the breakout turn that fans of Gambit and Kitsch alike had hoped for. Maybe Tatum would be just the guy to reinvigorate the character.

I would like to play Gambit. Gambit’s my favorite. I’m from New Orleans, around that area. My dad’s from New Orleans, and I like to do a Cajun accent. I could do it for real. No knock on Taylor Kitsch, though, ‘cause I actually like his Gambit, but I’ve always lived around Cajun people. […] Gambit was always like the woman-loving, cigarette-smoking, drinking [guy]. He was the punk rock of all the superheroes. He’s a thief. He kind of rode the line.