Channing Tatum Confirmed As Gambit In ‘X-Men’ Spinoff Movie

Channing Tatum is officially set to play Gambit in an upcoming “X-Men” spinoff movie, producer Lauren Shuler Donner confirmed at the “X-Men: Days of Future Past” premiere in London.

In a red carpet interview with Total Film, Donner explained the casting choice: “He’s a rogue, Channing — he’s a rascal, just like Remy LeBeau. And he can handle the action, we all know that. And he’s got a really good heart … I think he’ll be great for Gambit.”

She added, “And he’s a southerner too … he understands that world, and you know Gambit loves New Orleans.”

5 Things to Know About the Magic Mike Sequel

Channing Tatum in Magic Mike

WARNER BROS.

The Magic Mike sequel is oiling up and ready to get busy: Warner Bros. confirms to PEOPLE that the flick is due July 3. 2015, with with, of course, star Channing Tatum returning. But as for that rumored title –Magic Mike: XXL– it's not certain and might change, insiders say. Here's five more things to know about the sexy sequel:

1. Some of the Original Cast Might Be Returning
"I think everybody's gonna be back, I think, and obviously nobody's deals are done," Magic Mike writer and star Channing Tatum told MTV at the Movie Awards Sunday. Insiders say some of the gang are in fact close to deals to return – including Matthew McConaughey and Joe Manganiello – but not yet Alex Pettyfer. Pettyfer's rep has not commented.

2. One Person Not Coming Back: Steven Soderbergh
He retired from Hollywood last year and won't be returning for the sequel, but director Steven Soderbergh's handing off the reins to a worthy standby. His protégée, Greg Jacobs, will step in for the next installment, despite reports that Tatum himself would be directing. Jacobs has helmed two films (Criminal and Wind Chilld), as well as boasts assisting creds on nearly 50 other projects, including Erin Brockovitch, HBO's Liberace biopic Behind the Candelabra and, of course, Magic Mike.

Channing Tatum And Zoe Saldana Cast In Book of Life

Channing Tatum and Zoe Saldana are set to team up for new animation film Book of Life.

Tatum and Saldana are set to lend their voices to the new film: which will be directed by Jorge Gutierrez and produced by Guillermo del Toro.

Diego Luna, Christina Applegate, Cheech Marin, Hector Elizondo and Placido Domingo are all also lending their voices to the film.

The plot focuses on Manolo, a boy who is torn between the expectations of his family and following his dreams. He embarks upon a journey across three magical worlds, during which he comes face-to-face with his biggest fears, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

We are going to be seeing plenty of Tatum next year as he has Foxcatcher, The Lego Movie and Jupiter Ascending all on the horizon. He is also set to reprise the role of Jenko in 22 Jump Street.

As for Saldana she will be joining the Marvel world next summer with Guardians of the Galaxy: she will take on the role of Gamora.

She has also completed work on Nina, Our of the Furnace and Infinitely Polar Bear.

'Book of Life' is scheduled for release on October 17, 2014.

Source: female first