Just a few weeks after making a surprise appearance on theHall Hstage atComic-Conwhile wearing aGambitt-shirt,Channing Tatumis reportedly planning to leave the project.The Wrapreports that the actor’s deal with 20th Century Fox is “in jeopardy of falling apart,” while insiders claim that directorRupert Wyattmay have to start looking for a new leading man. One source said that negotiations are still ongoing between the actor and 20th Century Fox, but the source did admit that “something is up.”
The shake-up comes just as the studio is in the process of testing female leads alongsideChanning Tatum, includingSpectrestarLéa Seydoux.Channing Tatumwas also set to produceGambitwith his partnerReid Carolin, but it isn’t known if he plans to stay on as a producer, or if producersLauren Shuler DonnerandSimon Kinbergwill continue on without them. Whatever the case may be, a decision will have to be made very soon.
Just a few days ago, a report surfaced that thesuperhero moviewill start production this fall, inChanning Tatum’s hometown of New Orleans, with casting already under way for a number of supporting characters.Joshua Zetumerwrote the screenplay, but no story details have been given at this time. It isn’t immediately known what is causing the deal betweenChanning Tatumand the studio to collapse, but if he does in fact leave the project, it would be quite surprising, since the actor heavily campaigned for the role through social media and various interviews, while he was promoting22 Jump Streetlast year.
In a recent interview withGrantland, the actor’s producing partnerReid Carolinrevealed that he and the actor plan on making their directorial debut soon, but no details about that unspecified project were revealed. He is also attached to star in Sony’s23 Jump Street, although it isn’t known how far along in development that sequel is at this time. He has also been rumored to star inGhostbusters 4for Sony Pictures, but that has never been confirmed.
Channing Tatum’s reps and 20th Century Fox have not commented on the report, so we’ll have to wait and see if the actor actually parts ways withGambit. If he does back out, who do you think should step in and play Remy LeBeau in this long-awaitedsuperhero movie? Chime in with your thoughts, and stay tuned for the latest updates onGambit.
