'Gambit' release date, cast news: 'Spectre' star Lea Seydoux offered to join Channing Tatum
It was reported that Channing Tatum could be joined by "Spectre" actress Lea Seydoux for the upcoming "Gambit" film.
Seydoux was offered the role of Bella Donna Boudreaux, as reported by Entertainment Weekly, while Channing Tatum portrays the role of Remy LeBeau. The French actress is known for her role in the film "Blue is the Warmest Color." She also holds credit for her acting role in the upcoming James Bond film, "Spectre."
The actress has been working on French films before transitioning into Hollywood projects in 2009. Since then, she has been working on films such as "Inglorious Bastards," "Robin Hood," "Midnight in Paris," and "Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol."
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The character she will be portraying is in her mid-20s. She is a childhood friend of Remy LeBeau, described as "beautiful, smart, tough, fiery, and unpredictable." The two were arranged for marriage, which was to unite the two guilds called "Thieves Guild" and "Assassin's Guild." However, the marriage does not go through because of Julien Boudreaux, Bella Donna's brother. His character was described as s a "malevolent potent threat," since he will be inheriting his mother's business. He challenges Gambit to a duel before his marriage with Bella.
The plot of the film has yet to be announced. But comic book fans believe that it will cover what was previously addressed. With his unsuccessful relationship with Bella, the film will cross over with the "X-Men," thus begins his relationship with Rogue. However, since Gambit is known as a charmer, their relationship will remain on-and-off.
The upcoming film will be under the direction of Rupert Wyatt, who worked on successful films such as "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" and "The Gambler." The film's script will be written by Josh Zetumer, who also wrote the 2014 remake of "Robocop."
Written by Josh Zetumer, Gambit will be released by Oct. 7, 2016.
