Lizzy Caplan Reflects on the Disappointment of the Gambit Movie That Could Have Been
So, here’s the tea: Lizzy Caplan has spilled some serious deets about the long-scrapped Gambit movie, a project that had the potential to be a quirky love letter to both the comic book world and screwball romantic comedies. In an exclusive chat with Business Insider, Caplan reminisced about the ambitious plans for the film, which was set to star her and Channing Tatum as the charming mutant Gambit—a character he has quite the love affair with. “It was a really cool idea,” she said, clearly unimpressed that it all got kicked to the curb during the Disney-Fox merger back in 2019.
Caplan revealed that she was already on board, having signed contracts and had a few meetings with Tatum and the director, likely discussing their characters and those oh-so-important coffee runs. Unfortunately, like many Hollywood dreams, it fell apart when corporate decisions got in the way. Ugh, right? She joked, “Those movies don’t seem to ever get scrapped, but it did!”
Interestingly, while Caplan seems to have moved on with minimal resentment—embracing the stress-free life away from superhero flicks—Tatum’s feelings tell a different tale. In a 2022 interview with Variety, he voiced his heartbreak over the canceled project. “I shut off my Marvel machine,” he lamented. It’s that level of attachment that makes you wonder just how hard it hit him—like losing a bestie, right? But hey, he found a silver lining! Tatum made a triumphant return as Gambit with a cameo in Deadpool & Wolverine, thanking Ryan Reynolds and director Shawn Levy for bringing him back to the big screen. Talk about a comeback!
Caplan’s journey and Tatum’s catharsis perfectly mirror the emotional rollercoaster that’s all too common in Hollywood. As they both navigate their careers post-Gambit, it’s a reminder that even in Tinseltown, sometimes dreams get dashed, but hope and resilience keep the show going. So, who’s ready for another superhero redo?
Sources: Celebrity Storm and Business Insider, Variety
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