Channing Tatum’s Gambit Movie Was Supposed To Be a ‘Screwball Romantic Comedy’

As a cinephile, I found myself intrigued by Caplan’s take on the abandoned project, Gambit. She expressed that it was an unexpected letdown to see such an intriguing concept shelved. “It’s quite peculiar,” she mused, “given that movies of this genre rarely meet the scrapping room, but this one did.”

The production had made significant strides, with a tentative start date and multiple discussions with Tatum and the film’s producers. Caplan reminisced about their shared vision for a 1930s-style screwball romantic comedy set in an engaging universe, which would have undoubtedly been a delightful watch.

HBO’s Harry Potter TV Series Casts John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore; Legendary Actor Calls It ‘Last Chapter’ of His Life

In an interview with ScreenRant on Tuesday, Lithgow shared that receiving the invitation came as a surprise while he was attending the Sundance Film Festival. He didn’t dismiss the role’s significance and acknowledged that deciding to join the long-running series wasn’t an easy choice. However, he expressed his excitement about becoming part of the Harry Potter universe, aware that the show plays a crucial part in the final act of his professional career.

Kaitlyn Dever on Playing Belle Gibson in Apple Cider Vinegar “It Was Deeply Personal”

To convincingly play the character Gibson, Dever needed to perfect an Australian accent, manage a tumultuous range of emotions, and deftly blend charm, cunning, and vulnerability into the role. The position demanded everything from energetic dance sequences to heart-wrenching self-destructive moments—all while delving into the intricate dynamics of Belle’s relationships.