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Josh Holloway Almost Played Gambit Before Tatum
28 Sep
Summary
- Josh Holloway was considered too old for the Gambit role in 2009.
- Channing Tatum's Gambit role was cut then later revived.
- Tatum's Gambit role in Deadpool & Wolverine was praised.
Josh Holloway recently shared that he was in contention to play Gambit in the 2009 film X-Men Origins. However, he lost the opportunity due to being considered too old for the role at the time.
The part ultimately went to Taylor Kitsch. Later, Channing Tatum was set to star as Gambit, but his scenes were ultimately removed from X-Men: Days of Future Past. This experience reportedly left Tatum feeling traumatized.
Years later, Channing Tatum finally portrayed Gambit in Deadpool & Wolverine, receiving acclaim from co-star Ryan Reynolds. In the interim, Josh Holloway maintained a busy acting career, appearing in productions such as Yellowstone and the Mission: Impossible franchise.
The possibility of seeing Josh Holloway as Gambit in the MCU's multiverse remains open, contingent on fan demand. Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled for release on December 18, 2026, offering more opportunities for X-Men appearances.
