Controversial Reddit Opinion Claims Taylor Kitsch’s Gambit Is More Accurate than Channing Tatum’s, and Some Fans Agree

With the release of Deadpool & Wolverine, Channing Tatum finally got his chance to play Gambit. His connection to the character spans nearly two decades, dating back to X-Men: The Last Stand in 2006.

Tatum auditioned for the role but was ultimately cut from the film. He had another chance to portray Gambit in X-Men Origins: Wolverine in 2009, but due to his unavailability, the role went to Taylor Kitsch instead.

Although Tatum was close to getting his own standalone Gambit movie, the project was ultimately shelved indefinitely after Fox’s merger with Disney. Tatum finally portrayed the character in Deadpool & Wolverine, describing it as a “dream come true,” and is now advocating for a solo MCU film, with many fans supporting him as the MCU’s main Gambit.

However, some fans disagree, arguing that Taylor Kitsch’s portrayal of Gambit was more accurate. Surprisingly, many fans share this view, citing Kitsch’s superior screen presence and body type as better suited for the role.

What’s everyone’s opinion on Taylor Kitsch’s Gambit? I thought he was okay
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I don’t know if this is controversial or not, but I always thought Kitsch was a much better fit for Gambit than Channing Tatum. 

I just think that Kitsch has more charisma and swag, he’s more suave,  and from what I’ve seen, is a better actor than Tatum. I mean…. look at him, Kitsch is the most Gambit looking dude I’ve ever seen.  

It’s genuinely frustrating knowing that Fox had some great actors, who resembled their comic book counterparts, but they were wasted or written poorly. 

James Marsden as Cyclops, Kelsey Grammer as Beast, Taylor Kitsch as Gambit, Caleb Landry Jones as Banshee, Olivia Munn as Psylocke, Ben Foster as Angel, hell even Liev Schreiber as Sabertooth. All great castings in my opinion, but most, if not all, of them were just wasted. 

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Regarding Channing Tatum, I’ve always thought he’s just the weirdest body type to play him, and I was proven right.

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Great choice….horrible directing and writing.

Definitely a better fit for Gambit than Tatum, but was kneecapped by other parts of the creative process. All the swagger in the world can’t save a character after that fire escape scene.

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Although many fans support Tatum’s solo Gambit movie, his portrayal has faced significant online criticism, primarily due to his accent. This issue is particularly contentious, as some fans from Southern Louisiana argue that Tatum’s Cajun accent is inaccurate, while others believe he got it just right.

What do you think? Who is the better live-action Gambit? Share your thoughts in the comments below!