User blog:Spencerz/Channing Tatum to Play Gambit in 'X-Men: Apocalypse' and Possible Solo Film

At the London premiere of X-Men: Days of Future Past, long-time X-Men series producer Lauren Shuler Donner revealed that Channing Tatum had been cast as Gambit in the upcoming X-Men: Apocalypse, which is due out in May 2016.

This comes after Donner expressed interest in casting Tatum for the role back in January, and Tatum expressed interest in portraying the character in September 2013. Tatum, star of films such as G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, 21 Jump Street, and Magic Mike, takes over the role from actor Taylor Kitsch, who played Gambit in 2009's X-Men Origins: Wolverine.

In addition to his appearance in Apocalypse, Tatum will reportedly portray the character in a possible solo film that is currently in production. Details about the solo film, including a script or release date, have not yet been finalized. Neither Donner, Tatum or Fox have officially confirmed the news of the solo film.