Summary
Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige has some disappointing words about the live-action debut ofGambitin theMarvel Cinematic Universe. 2024 was a historical year for Marvel Studios as they launched their first project based on Marvel’s beloved mutants in the form ofX-Men ‘97, a sequel toX-Men: The Animated Series. However, when it comes to the superhero team in live-action, a reboot is currently being developed by Marvel Studios.
Screen Rantrecently chatted with Feige for the upcoming release ofDeadpool & Wolverine, which will be the only Phase 5 movie for Marvel Studios in 2024. While promoting the summer film, Feige was asked if fans could look forward to seeingGambit in the MCU following the hero’s devastating death inX-Men ‘97episode 5. Despite recent interest, the studio head had a disappointing update for those hoping to see Gambit in live-action, saying the following:
Kevin Feige: I can’t [confirm Gambit is coming in a future live-action project]! [laughs] But I’m glad that you were so touched.
Every X-Men ‘97 Episode Ranked Worst To Best
While it is safe to say that some X-Men ‘97 episodes rank better than others, one thing is for certain: the whole series was a Marvel masterclass.
Will Gambit Ever Get A Shot At A Live-Action Redemption?
Whilethe originalX-Menmoviesbrought multiple iconic mutants to life,Gambit has had quite a complex and unfortunate cinematic history. Even though Taylor Kitsch played him inX-Men Origins: Wolverine, the film was ultimately not a success and his depiction of the beloved hero was one of the criticized aspects. This would be the last time Gambit was depicted on the big screen, as he has yet to be featured in anotherX-Menmovie.
Despite being attached to headline aGambitmovie,Channing Tatum’s superhero film got stuck in development hell for years at 20th Century Fox. Once Disney acquired the studio,Gambitbecame another canceled Fox-Marvel filmthat never saw the light of day. There have been theories that Tatum’s long-lost version of Gambit may or may not have a secret cameo inDeadpool & Wolverine, as the film will bid farewell to theX-Menmovie universe.
Luckily, withthe MCU’sX-Menrebootcoming up,Gambitis more than likely going to be one of the heroes who gets featured in the re-imagination.Even though Feige couldn’t reveal anything about Gambit in live-action right now, that doesn’t mean that he doesn’t have plans for the X-Men icon. But for now, the world will have to wait and see what becomes of the X-Men in the MCU as Marvel Studios get ready to explore the mutants.
X-Men ‘97
Cast
X-Men ‘97 is the direct continuation of the popular 1990s animated series X-Men: The Animated Series. Taking up where the third season left off, Marvel’s revival brings back famous mutants such as Wolverine, Storm, Rogue, Gambit, Cyclops, Beast, Magneto, and Nightcrawler, who fight villains like Mr. Sinister, the Sentinels, and the Hellfire Club.
