It’s been more than 15 years since X-Men Origins: Wolverine introduced Taylor Kitsch as Remy LeBeau, better known as Gambit. His role was small but memorable, though many fans ultimately viewed it as a misstep, much like the controversial way Deadpool was portrayed in the same film. Kitsch's tenure as the card-throwing mutant was short-lived as Channing Tatum was later cast in the role and attached to a long-rumored Gambit solo movie that never materialized. Now, Kitsch has broken his silence on being replaced, and his response might surprise you.
In a recent interview with Screen Rant promoting Prime Video’s upcoming series The Terminal List: Dark Wolf, Kitsch was asked directly about Tatum’s cameo as the beloved X-Men character in last year's Deadpool & Wolverine. When asked if he’s had a chance to see Tatum’s take on the character he originated, he admitted to the outlet:
