Gambit isn't the most prominent character in the X-Men universe, but since his debut in 1990, he's definitely become a firm fan favourite. A thief hailing from New Orleans, the character's a charmer with the ability to charge objects via telekinesis, thus rendering them explosive. That often includes using playing cards as projectiles, but he also exercises extreme proficiency in hand to hand combat. He's the match of almost any other mutant out there. Gambit made his big-screen bow in 2009's X-Men: Origins Wolverine, portrayed by Friday Night Lights star Taylor Kitsch. The actor received fair notices for his work, but the film itself was heavily derided, leading to a complete rethink from Fox regarding a potential spin-off adventure. Eventually, after campaigning for the part, Channing Tatum was cast as Kitsch's replacement, but that's not all there is to know about this iteration of the beloved mutant. There's a textured mythology built around the character and the on-going production has suffered its fair share of set-backs. Still, with an October 2016 release locked and shooting just around the corner, there's much to know about Fox's Gambit spin-off.
