Channing Tatum Talks Learning GAMBIT's Cajun Accent; Jedi-Mind Tricks

Channing Tatum Talks Learning GAMBIT's Cajun Accent; Jedi-Mind Tricks

While promoting 22 Jump Street, star Channing Tatum, who is expected to play the Ragin' Cajun Gambit in X-Men: Apocalypse took a few seconds to touch on Gambit's trademark Cajun accent.

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By RohanPatel - Jun 09, 2014 07:06 PM EST
Filed Under: Gambit
Source: Latino Review
While promoting his film, 22 Jump Street, star Channing Tatum took a minute to speak with Latino Review about his upcoming role as Gambit in X-Men: Apocalypse and possibly a standalone film. While not revealing any further details about the status of his contract negotiations, he does touch on learning Gambit's trademark Cajun accent. He promises to have a serious Cajun accent, and hopes to incorporate a creole patois, which he likens to a "Jedi mind trick" and says might require subtitles. Check him out in the video below:



X-Men: Apocalypse hits theaters May 27, 2016.


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Enphlieuwince
Enphlieuwince - 6/9/2014, 8:00 PM
Good luck. I salute any actor that can pull off a believable accent well.
PunkRockJesus
PunkRockJesus - 6/9/2014, 8:12 PM
I dunno man, the more I think about it, i'm really pumped to see how he does with the role!
BatmanTheGawd
BatmanTheGawd - 6/9/2014, 8:12 PM
Niceeeee
TheRationalNerd
TheRationalNerd - 6/9/2014, 8:12 PM
Loving how willing he is to dive into the characters shoes! I'm all in for Tatum as Gambit.
thewonderer
thewonderer - 6/9/2014, 8:14 PM
People are so blinded by hate that they can't see that Tatum looks exactly like the character and loves him so much.

The dude is a good actor in the hands of a good director.

Maybe they can convince Phil Lord and Chris Miller or even Edgar Wright! to come on board Gambit.
GL
GL - 6/9/2014, 8:15 PM
I hated this casting at first, but the more I look at him the more he looks like Gambit to me. Hope he does well.
MrFridayNights
MrFridayNights - 6/9/2014, 8:15 PM
It seems that Tatum is a huge Gambit fan
GL
GL - 6/9/2014, 8:15 PM
You guys think he's gonna be a total reboot of the character or he's the same one from Origins just with a different face?
RobtimusPrime
RobtimusPrime - 6/9/2014, 8:15 PM
I hope this rocks.

Like how he talks about going ham with the accent.

Unfortunately I don't think, Gambit can hold down a franchise by himself. And I don't trust, Fox for shit.
mctrinket
mctrinket - 6/9/2014, 8:16 PM
Gambit sucks as a character. I'm stunned anyone thinks he could sustain an entire film. This will indeed be another Catwoman.
Neek2086
Neek2086 - 6/9/2014, 8:16 PM
He better have his red and black eyes and that exact same outfit that is in that picture beside his.. Why? Cuz it really shouldn't be that hard to translate on film
Highflyer
Highflyer - 6/9/2014, 8:17 PM
I'm actually cool with him as gambit.
Super12
Super12 - 6/9/2014, 8:17 PM
I think he's gonna rock it. Look forward to it!
blackandyellow
blackandyellow - 6/9/2014, 8:18 PM
Shitty characters deserve shitty actors. Tatum is perfect.
RobtimusPrime
RobtimusPrime - 6/9/2014, 8:20 PM
"This will be another Catwoman"

God I hope not! But I can see it being another, Green Lantern. Meaning it will flirt with being watchable.
Highflyer
Highflyer - 6/9/2014, 8:21 PM
He seems really into the character.
PunkRockJesus
PunkRockJesus - 6/9/2014, 8:23 PM
LULZ @ Jollem "TheRealChanningTatum" BAHAHAHAHAHA Owned!
TheWolverine08
TheWolverine08 - 6/9/2014, 8:24 PM
Like with most comic book castings comic fans jump to extreme conclusions about, I'll just wait and see.
blackandyellow
blackandyellow - 6/9/2014, 8:24 PM
Haha batz, I think he's actually a cool dude but he's just not a good actor.
TheRationalNerd
TheRationalNerd - 6/9/2014, 8:25 PM
@GL

I hunk it's going to be a reboot of the character. It seems like they're ignoring everything from Origins. Seeing that Singer wanted to introduce Gambit in X3 really has me excited to see how his version if the character will play a role in Apocalypse. I don't know why, but I have a feeling that the Gambit in Apocalypse might either be one of Apocalypse's horsemen or he'll probably be more like the anti hero we saw from the "Wolverine and the X-Men" cartoon.
TheRationalNerd
TheRationalNerd - 6/9/2014, 8:25 PM
*I think*
RobtimusPrime
RobtimusPrime - 6/9/2014, 8:27 PM
A character, Fox can actually put leather on.

He'll probably rock a one piece leotard with a sleeveless vest. sigh.
TheRationalNerd
TheRationalNerd - 6/9/2014, 8:28 PM
Neek2086

He better have his red and black eyes and that exact same outfit that is in that picture beside his.. Why? Cuz it really shouldn't be that hard to translate on film.

^^^STRONGLY AGREED^^^
Ranger14
Ranger14 - 6/9/2014, 8:29 PM
"I salute any actor that can pull off a believable accent well."

Well, the only people who will know if he is truly successful with it are the true cajuns in that part of Louisiana and those familiar with the accent. The less legible he speaks the better. lol

My challenge is that he is one of those actors that just annoys me and I don't think he is that great of actor. Looks are secondary in this case. He will need to trim up to look the part though. He certainly doesn't look like Gambit in that video.
batz11
batz11 - 6/9/2014, 8:30 PM
Nom, there were a couple things I really liked about Catwoman ;P
RobtimusPrime
RobtimusPrime - 6/9/2014, 8:36 PM
@ batz11

Only two good things about Catwoman.

Wow Halle Berry has played 2 of the top 10 female comics characters, both times a f*cking trainwreck! Shame....
batz11
batz11 - 6/9/2014, 8:37 PM
Ha, ha...it was amazing in all aspects...
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