Too old to romance Rogue: Marvel found a replacement for Channing Tatum as Gambit

In the “X-Men” reboot, Rogue will be played by Indie Navarrette, who is 21 years younger than the current Gambit.

Knight Edge Media journalist Caleb Williams reported that Marvel Studios has been searching for a new actor to play Gambit for the “X-Men” reboot since September. However, other insiders responded to his remarks. For instance, Cartier Films named 33-year-old Drew Starkey, known for “Outer Banks”, as one of the potential candidates, while James Mack claims the actor has already been cast in the role.

According to Williams, the decision to replace Tatum was made due to the age gap with Indie Navarrette, who will play Rogue. The actress is currently 25 years old, while Tatum is already 46. It is assumed to be related to a romantic storyline planned to develop across multiple films. In the comics, Gambit and Rogue married, and their relationship played an important role in the animated series “X-Men” and “X-Men ’97”. At the same time, Williams himself is not sure that Gambit will appear in the first movie at all.

Channing Tatum will return as Gambit once more in “Avengers: Doomsday” following his debut in “Deadpool & Wolverine”. The “X-Men” reboot will be directed by Jake Schreier, director of “Thunderbolts*”. The premiere is scheduled for May 5, 2028.