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| {{Short description|Appearances of Gambit in cinema, television and video games}} | |||
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| |code_name = Gambit | |code_name = Gambit | ||
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| |caption = Gambit as depicted in '']'' | |||
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| |creators = ]<br />]<br />] | |creators = ]<br />] | ||
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| |tv = '']'' (1992)<br />'']'' (2000)<br />'']'' (2008) | |tv = '']'' (1992)<br />'']'' (2000)<br />'']'' (2008)<br />'']'' (2024) | ||
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| |video = {{collapsible list| '']'' (1992)<br /> '']'' (1993)<br /> '']'' (1994)<br /> '']'' (1995)<br /> '']'' (1995)<br /> '']'' (1996)<br /> '']'' (1996)<br /> '']'' (1998)<br /> '']'' (2000)<br /> '']'' (2000)<br /> '']'' (2001)<br /> '']'' (2002)<br /> '']'' (2004)<br /> '']'' (2005)<br /> '']'' (2006)<br /> '']'' (2009)<br /> '']'' (2009)<br /> '']'' (2011)<br /> '']'' (2011)<br /> '']'' (2011)<br /> '']'' (2013)<br /> '']'' (2013)<br /> '']'' (2013)<br /> '']'' (2014)<br /> '']'' (2015)<br /> '']'' (2017)<br /> '']'' (2019)<br /> '']'' (2019)<br /> '']'' (2022)}} | |||
| |video = '']'' (1992)<br />'']'' (1993)<br />'']'' (2004)<br />'']'' (2005) | |||
| |subcat = X-Men | |subcat = X-Men | ||
| |sortkey = Gambit | |sortkey = Gambit | ||
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| This is a list of non-comics media appearances of ]. | This is a list of non-comics media appearances of ]. | ||
| == |
==Television== | ||
| * Gambit appears in '']'', voiced by ] for the first four seasons and by ] in the fifth season.<ref name="BTVA">{{Cite web |title=Gambit Voices (X-Men) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/X-Men/Gambit/ |website=Behind The Voice Actors |postscript=. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.}}</ref> This version is a member of the ] who feels insecure about whether his teammates trust him, a former member of the Guild of Thieves, and was previously in a romantic relationship with ] before forming one with ] over the course of the series. | |||
| ** Gambit appears in '']'', voiced by ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Felt |first=Klein |date=June 1, 2023 |title=Disney+ X-Men Reboot Confirms 11 Main Actors |url=https://thedirect.com/article/x-men-actors-cast-reboot-disney |access-date=August 14, 2023 |website=The Direct |language=en}}</ref><ref name="BTVA" /> In his most notable appearance in the episode "Remember It", he sacrifices himself to save ] from ]s.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gallagher |first=Simon |date=April 14, 2024 |title=OK I Admit It, X-Men's Gambit Fate Is The Perfect Ending (No Matter How Much It Hurts) |url=https://screenrant.com/x-men-97-gambit-ending-death-perfect/ |access-date=July 26, 2024 |website=ScreenRant |language=en}}</ref> | |||
| * Gambit appears in '']'', voiced again by Chris Potter.<ref name="BTVA" /> This version is a member of the X-Men. | |||
| * Gambit makes a cameo appearance in the '']'' episode "Nightmare in Green" as a member of the X-Men. | |||
| * Gambit appears in '']'', voiced by ].<ref name="BTVA"/> This version is a member of ]'s ] who slowly forms a relationship with Rogue after kidnapping and forcing her to help him rescue his father, Jean-Luc, from the Rippers. In a flash-forward depicted in the series finale, Gambit has defected to the X-Men. | |||
| * Gambit appears in '']'', voiced by ].<ref name="BTVA"/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://homepage.mac.com/phillamarr/Personal4.html |title=Official Phil LaMarr Site – What's Up...? (News & Info) |publisher=] |access-date=2009-08-11 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100225195008/http://homepage.mac.com/phillamarr/Personal4.html |archive-date=2010-02-25 }}</ref> This version is a freelance thief and saboteur for hire with a strong ] accent. | |||
| * Gambit appears in ''Lego Marvel Avengers: Mission Demolition'', voiced by ].<ref name="BTVA" /> | |||
| ⚫ | ==Film== | ||
| ===X-Men: Animated Series=== | |||
| {{Main|X-Men (film series)}} | |||
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| Gambit was one of the starring X-Men characters in the '']'' ] of the 1990s, in which he was voiced by ] until Potter left in 1996 and was replaced by ] until the series ended. For much of the series, he is insecure about whether the X-Men trust him, despite being loyal to the team throughout the series. In ''Slave Island'', when Gambit, Jubilee and Storm were captured by ], he pretends to abandon the captured mutants, but only to escape and return to rescue them. One particular episode (''Days of the Future's Past'') features the time traveler ] accuses Gambit of betraying the X-Men by assassinating Senator ]. The traitor is revealed to be the shapeshifting ] disguised as Gambit. One episode explored Gambit's past as a member of the Guild of Thieves, and his romantic relationship with Bella Donna. Throughout most of the series, Gambit maintains a flirtatious relationship with Rogue, eventually telling her that he loves her in the episode ''"Reunion, Part 2''" though nothing more seemed to come from this. | |||
| * ] was set to make a cameo appearance as Gambit in '']'', but the scene was cut.<ref name="Gambit X2">{{cite news |author=Patrick Sauriol |title=X2's Gambit tells his story |publisher=Mania Movies |date=2003-04-28 |url=http://www.mania.com/38444.html |access-date=2007-11-01 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071201062254/http://www.mania.com/38444.html |archive-date=2007-12-01 }}</ref> Despite this, Gambit's name appears on ]'s computer. | |||
| * Gambit appears in an early draft of '']'' as a new student of ] and ]'s rival for ]'s affections. For this initial draft of the film, ] auditioned for the role and ] was also considered. This version of the character appears in the film’s novelization. <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.flixster.com/news/2007/10/21/channing-tatum-offered-heman-roletest-story-2 |title=Channing Tatum Offered "He-Man" Role(TEST STORY #2) |publisher=Flixster.com |date=2007-10-21 |access-date=2010-09-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110725180822/http://www.flixster.com/news/2007/10/21/channing-tatum-offered-heman-roletest-story-2 |archive-date=2011-07-25 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The character’s implementation in the story changed once ] replaced ] as director, with the audio commentary accompanying the film’s home release stating Gambit was going to appear as a prisoner recruited into Magneto's ], only to be cut prior to shooting. ] was offered the role, but was forced to decline due to scheduling conflicts with '']''. ] expressed intentions to read for the part.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.marvel.com/news/comicstories.2607.Fightin'_Fanboys~colon~_Gregory_Helms_Pt~dot~_2 |title=The one-time wrestling super hero speaks on his sidekicks, lending comics to the Undertaker and how he almost played Gambit o | Marvel.com News |publisher=Marvel.com |access-date=2010-09-13}}</ref> | |||
| * Remy LeBeau / Gambit appears in '']'', portrayed by ]. This version was held captive by ] for two years, during which he received the nickname "Gambit" from the guards he consistently beat at poker and possesses the ability to charge objects with more force instead of explosive energy. Additionally, his irises glow red only when he uses his powers - and lacks his comic book counterpart's black sclera, as the producers felt it was too distracting, and was inspired by the ] incarnation, who was reinterpreted as a retired thief with a Southern/Cajun accent.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=22026|title=Gambit Cast In Wolverine Movie|publisher=empireonline.com|date=2008-02-19|access-date=2008-02-19}}</ref> Following screen tests with ], Josh Holloway, who had previously been offered the role for a cut appearance in ''X-Men: The Last Stand'', was the initial choice for the role before his casting was overruled due to an unnamed studio executive’s desire for a younger actor in the part.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://youtube.com/watch?si=KMvPevSgxTXVU6XG&v=TUc7cDS3NEo&feature=youtu.be|title= Josh Holloway Talks Colony Season 3 And Gambit Casting With Hugh Jackman At San Diego Comic Con |publisher=Youtube|last=Von Kallenbach|first=Gareth|date=July 21, 2017}}</ref> Prior to both Kitsch’s casting and the development of a Gambit solo film, Channing Tatum was also considered, having previously auditioned for ''Last Stand'', but was unavailable due to his commitment to '']''. | |||
| * Channing Tatum was intended to portray Remy LeBeau / Gambit in a ], with development progressing over several years. In 2014, ] stated at the world premiere of '']'' that Tatum would portray Gambit in '']'', followed by the solo film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://totalfilm.com/news/lauren-shuler-donner-confirms-channing-tatum-gambit-casting|title=Lauren Shuler Donner confirms Channing Tatum Gambit casting|work=Total Films|date=May 13, 2014|access-date=May 13, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/channing-tatum-play-gambit-x-703621|title=Channing Tatum to Play Gambit in X-Men Spinoff|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=May 13, 2014|access-date=May 13, 2014}}</ref> In October 2014, Tatum revealed that the Gambit film is in development and that they were looking for a writer. In October 2014, Fox officially announced the film as ''Gambit'', with a script from Joshua Zetumer, based on a story treatment by longtime X-Men scribe ]. Additionally, ], Donner, Tatum and ] would co-produce the film.<ref>{{cite news|title=Channing Tatum's 'X-Men' Character 'Gambit' Spinoff Moving Forward|url=https://deadline.com/2014/10/channing-tatum-gambit-marvel-comics-x-men-josh-zetumer-1201268949/|access-date=October 31, 2014|publisher=Deadline|date=October 31, 2014}}</ref> The film was initially scheduled to be released in October 2016,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thewrap.com/channing-tatums-gambit-gets-2016-release-date-fantastic-four-sequel-moves-up/ |title=Channing Tatum's 'Gambit' Gets 2016 Release Date, 'Fantastic Four' Sequel Moves Up |author=Sneider, Jeff |date=January 5, 2015 |access-date=January 6, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet|user=channingtatum|author=Channing Tatum|number=552276922890485760|date=6 January 2015|title=How do you say October 7, 2016 in Cajun?}}</ref> with Tatum stating that it will be an origin story.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=44415|title=Exclusive: Channing Tatum Talks Standalone Gambit X-Men Film|publisher=Empire Magazine|last=Plumb|first=Ali|date=May 26, 2015}}</ref> By June 2015, ] signed onto the project as director.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ew.com/article/2015/06/15/gambit-exclusive-rupert-wyatt|title=Gambit Exclusive: Rupert Wyatt To Direct Channing Tatum's X-Men Film|publisher=Entertainment Weekly|last=Stack|first=Tim|date=June 15, 2015|access-date=April 17, 2020|archive-date=July 31, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731234230/http://ew.com/article/2015/06/15/gambit-exclusive-rupert-wyatt/|url-status=dead}}</ref> By August 2016, Tatum stated that Gambit would not be in ''X-Men: Apocalypse''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/3a7irw/i_am_channing_tatum_ama/cs9zqh6|title=I am Channing Tatum, AMA. • /r/IAmA|work=reddit.com|date=17 June 2015|access-date=24 August 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://comicbook.com/2015/06/18/channing-tatum-talks-gambit-and-if-hell-be-in-x-men-apocalypse/|title=Channing Tatum Talks Gambit And If He'll Be In X-Men: Apocalypse|publisher=Comic Book|last=Jayson|first=Jay|date=June 17, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/tatum-says-gambit-lends-himself-to-a-different-style-of-superhero-film|title=TATUM SAYS, "GAMBIT LENDS HIMSELF TO A DIFFERENT STYLE OF SUPERHERO FILM"|publisher=Comic Book Resource|last=Huver|first=Scott|date=June 24, 2015|access-date=June 25, 2015|archive-date=April 8, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160408164847/http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/tatum-says-gambit-lends-himself-to-a-different-style-of-superhero-film|url-status=dead}}</ref> By August 2015, ] had been cast to portray LeBeau's love interest and fellow mutant, ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2015/08/rebecca-ferguson-lea-seydoux-abbey-lee-gambit-x-men-1201494275/|title=Rebecca Ferguson, Lea Seydoux, Abbey Lee On 'Gambit' Short List|publisher=Deadline|last=Fleming|first=Mike Jr.|date=August 6, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2015/08/rebecca-ferguson-the-girl-on-the-train-mission-impossible-rogue-nation-1201500894/|title='Mission: Impossible's Rebecca Ferguson Catches 'The Girl on The Train'|publisher=Deadline|last=Fleming|first=Mike Jr.|date=August 18, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2015/08/lea-seydoux-gambit-channing-tatum-james-bond-1201504941/|title=Lea Seydoux Gets 'Gambit' Lead Offer, Opposite Channing Tatum|publisher=Deadline|last=Fleming|first=Mike Jr.|date=August 24, 2015}}</ref> The following month, Wyatt dropped out of production due to scheduling conflicts.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://screencrush.com/gambit-solo-movie-loses-director-rupert-wyatt/|title='Gambit' Solo Movie Loses Director Rupert Wyatt|publisher=Screen Crush|author=Hayes, Britt |date=September 16, 2015 |access-date=September 16, 2015}}</ref> Kinberg stated a further month later that he hoped to start filming the following spring.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://collider.com/gambit-movie-heist-film-sexy-thriller-channing-tatum/|title=Gambit Movie Is a Sexy Heist Thriller with Channing Tatum|date=16 November 2015|work=collider.com|access-date=24 August 2016}}</ref> The film was re-slated for an October 2016 release date,<ref>{{cite tweet|user=BoxOffice|author=BoxOffice|number=703824585028861953|date=28 February 2016|title=Fox's GAMBIT is no longer scheduled for October 7, 2016 and is currently without a release date.}}</ref> but had several delays as the studio wanted to get the script right and set a unique tone and the right voice.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.flickeringmyth.com/2016/05/x-men-ff-and-marvel-crossovers-what-went-wrong-with-ff-and-where-the-hell-is-gambit-the-simon-kinberg-interview/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20201224153305/https://www.flickeringmyth.com/2016/05/x-men-ff-and-marvel-crossovers-what-went-wrong-with-ff-and-where-the-hell-is-gambit-the-simon-kinberg-interview/|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 24, 2020|title=X-Men, Fantastic Four and Marvel crossovers, what went wrong with FF and where the hell is Gambit? – The Simon Kinberg Interview|publisher=Flickering Myth|last=Davis|first=Oli|date=May 13, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.slashfilm.com/simon-kinberg-star-wars-x-men/|title=Exclusive: Simon Kinberg on His 'Star Wars' Movie and the Future of the 'X-Men' Universe |publisher=Film Slash|last=Topel|first=Fred|date=August 5, 2016}}</ref> By July of the same year, Kinberg announced that the film's script was completed, with ] attached as director, after overseeing script re-writes, with filming slated to begin the following spring.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRKEABr4DI8 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211220/DRKEABr4DI8 |archive-date=2021-12-20 |url-status=live|title=EXCLUSIVE: Simon Kinberg and Olivia Munn Talk X-Men, New Mutants, and Gambit – Saturn Awards 2016|last=That Hashtag Show|date=7 July 2016|access-date=24 August 2016|via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref> However, by August, Liman also left production due to scheduling conflicts.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2016/film/news/doug-liman-justice-league-dark-dc-warner-bros-1201838857/|title=Doug Liman to Direct 'Dark Universe' for DC, Warner Bros. (EXCLUSIVE)|first=Justin|last=Kroll|date=24 August 2016|work=variety.com|access-date=24 August 2016}}</ref> Amidst further production delays and while on a press tour promoting the television series '']'', Donner confirmed that Tatum is still signed on to star in the film and is highly involved with the development process.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/gambit-movie-channing-tatum-attached/|title=Gambit: Channing Tatum Still Attached To Star|publisher=Screen Rant|last=Leadbeater|first=Alex|date=January 12, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet|number=819626387178823680|user=JarettSays|title=Channing Tatum is still attached to play Gambit in a standalone #XMen movie, Lauren Shuler Donner told press in the scrum #TCA17<!-- full text of tweet that Twitter returned to the bot (excluding links) added by TweetCiteBot. This may be better truncated or may need expanding (TW limits responses to 140 characters) or case changes. --> |date=12 January 2017}}</ref> By August 2017, the script was undergoing further rewrites, citing the successes of both '']'' and '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.heyuguys.com/channing-tatum-gambit/|title=Exclusive: Channing Tatum confirms his Gambit movie is being re-written following the success of Deadpool & Logan|publisher=Hey U Guys|last=Lyus|first=Jon|date=August 22, 2017}}</ref> By October, it was announced that ] was hired as the film's new director. Later, the working title of ''Gambit'' was revealed to be ''Chess''. On January 11, 2018, Verbinski departed, leaving the film without a director once more.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ew.com/movies/2018/01/11/channing-tatum-gambit-gore-verbinski-leaves/|title=Channing Tatum's Gambit movie loses director Gore Verbinski|first=Nick|last=Romano|date=11 January 2018|work=ew.com|access-date=11 January 2018}}</ref> In May 2018, Kinberg stated that the final script had been completed and production will begin in the third quarter of 2018.<ref>{{cite web|last=Carras |first=Christi |url=https://variety.com/2018/film/news/simon-kinberg-gambit-channing-tatum-1202810555/ |title=Producer Simon Kinberg Hopes to Start Filming Channing Tatum's ''Gambit'' This Summer |date=May 14, 2018 |work=Variety |access-date=May 30, 2018}}</ref> On September 27, 2018, Kinberg revealed to ] that the film will be a romantic comedy.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/09/27/gambit-movie-will-be-a-romantic-comedy-says-producer|title=GAMBIT MOVIE WILL BE A ROMANTIC COMEDY, SAYS PRODUCER|first=Brian|last=Barnett|date=September 27, 2018|work=IGN|access-date=September 27, 2018}}</ref> The film was scheduled to be released on March 13, 2020.<ref name="Twenty Nineteen">{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/09/dark-phoenix-alita-battle-angel-deadpool-gambit-release-date-changes-1202473229/|title='Alita' Flies Out Of Christmas, 'Dark Phoenix' To Rise Summer, 'Deadpool 2' Re-release Hits Sked, 'Gambit' Now 2020 – Fox Date Changes|last=D'Alessandro|first=Anthony|work=]|date=September 28, 2018|access-date=September 28, 2018}}</ref> On March 14, 2019, due to ], Wyatt stated, "now Disney have the reins so I don't know what their plans are."<ref></ref> The film was officially shelved in May 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://collider.com/gambit-movie-dead/|title='Gambit' Is Dead; Disney Drops the X-Men Spinoff from the Schedule|website=Collider|last=Goldberg|first=Matt|date=May 7, 2019|access-date=May 7, 2019}}</ref> | |||
| * Gambit appears in '']'', portrayed by Channing Tatum. Like the incarnation shown in ''X-Men Origins: Wolverine'', this version lacks black sclera and red irises in his eyes. Additionally, he speaks in an "indecipherable" Cajun accent. Tatum was appreciative of star and co-writer ]' efforts and support towards incorporating Gambit into the film, with the former believing he never would have had the chance to portray Gambit following the solo film's cancellation. Shawn Levy, one of the directors Tatum approached to direct ''Gambit'' and director of ''Deadpool & Wolverine'', knew it would be "gratifying" for Tatum to be in the film as the character. Following the film's release, Tatum expressed his hope that his appearance's reception may renew interest in a ''Gambit'' film, having informed Marvel about his wishes to still make the project while acknowledging it all depends on what Disney ] ] and Marvel Studios president ] decide. Commenting on the possibilities of a ''Gambit'' film materializing in an ] story, Reynolds expressed his interest in working with Tatum for the project, either by reprising his role as ] or assisting production. Reynolds also released a ] online featuring Tatum's Gambit having survived the events of the film and teasing the character's potential return.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Darney |first=Caroline |date=July 24, 2024 |title=The 6 most mind-blowing cameos in Deadpool & Wolverine |url=https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/deadpool-and-wolverine-cameos-mcu-spoilers |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240725021637/https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/deadpool-and-wolverine-cameos-mcu-spoilers |archive-date=July 25, 2024 |access-date=July 24, 2024 |newspaper=]}}</ref> | |||
| ⚫ | ==Video games== | ||
| Other episodes which featured Gambit include the "Sanctuary" series, which involve Professor X, Beast and Gambit going to Asteroid M to speak with Magneto. On the asteroid, the X-Men were blamed for the murder of Magneto and chased off the asteroid. Gambit stayed behind to give the others a chance to escape. He was later rescued by the X-Men. He also guest starred in '']'' in the 1990s in the fourth and fifth episodes of the second season, along with the rest of the X-Men. | |||
| {{Main article|List of video games featuring the X-Men}} | |||
| {{More citations needed|Section|date=September 2024}} | |||
| Gambit has made numerous appearances across a wide variety of video games. His first appearance came in '']'',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Schedeen |first=Jesse |date=2017-12-19 |title=Gambit Explained: Who Is the X-Men Character? |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2017/12/19/gambit-explained-who-is-the-x-men-character |access-date=2024-09-27 |website=IGN |language=en}}</ref> followed by a series of ] in the 1993 game '']'' and its sequel, '']''. He was also a prominent character in '']'' , '']'', and '']''. Gambit continued to feature in several fighting games, such as '']'' and '']'', where ] lent his voice to the character. Daniels' portrayal of Gambit persisted through several more titles, including '']'', ], and '']''. | |||
| In the '']'' series, ] took over voicing Gambit, voicing the character in ''X-Men Legends'' and its sequel, '']''.<ref name="BTVA" /> Gambit also made cameo appearances, including a non-speaking role in '']'', though he returned as a fully playable character in '']'', voiced by Michael Dunn, with his ] form available as an alternate skin. | |||
| ===''X-Men: Evolution''=== | |||
| ]''. Notably without his trademark black-and-red eyes]] | |||
| In the '']'' animated TV series, Gambit appeared in a few episodes as a henchman of ], and was voiced by ]. This version of Gambit is noteworthy for taking liberties with the character, including his origins. Originally, his flirtatious moments with Rogue were meant to be a reference to their romantic relationship in the comics. Towards the end of the show's run, an episode featured Gambit kidnapping Rogue in an attempt to manipulate her into helping him rescue his adoptive father, Jean-Luc, after he was kidnapped by the Rippers (the Assassins Guild). Gambit, however, soon becomes protective of Rogue once he notices Jean-Luc's amazement of her mutant abilities. They part ways at the end on friendly terms, giving Rogue his favorite card, the Queen of Hearts. | |||
| In his first appearance, Gambit appeared with normal eyes (black iris and white sclera, as seen in the picture), which were later modified into how they look in the comics (black sclera and red iris). | |||
| Gambit shares a passionate kiss with Rogue, when she was possessed by ] in the third season finale (though it was only done so she could take his mutant abilities). In a photograph portrait, Gambit is a new member of the X-Men (with an arm around Rogue), along with other new members such as ], ], ], and ]. Remy states in the episode that his favorite playing card is the Queen of Hearts, whereas in the 1990s animated series and comics, it is also widely believed that his favorite card is the Ace of Spades. | |||
| ===''Wolverine and the X-Men''=== | |||
| ]'']] | |||
| Gambit was a guest character in '']'', in which he was portrayed as a freelance thief and saboteur for hire. His first appearance was in the episode ''"Thieves Gambit"'' voiced by ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://homepage.mac.com/phillamarr/Personal4.html|title=Official Phil LaMarr Site - What's Up...? (News & Info)|publisher=]|accessdate=2009-08-11}}</ref> He first appears as a thief for hire, who steals a mutant ability-neutralizing collar invented by ] and sells it to Dr. Sybil Zane and ] to use in the ] Program. Wolverine convinces him to help him retrieve it, though he later escapes the fight without the collar. He appears again in the twenty-second episode, ''"Aces and Eights,"'' romantically charming and seducing ] with his hypnotic charm ability, and attempting to steal ]'s helmet, as well as placing explosives to damage ]'s facilities. At the end of the episode he leaves Polaris, stating that he is not the man she thinks he is and that this is the way the world is, however he was not seen for the rest of the season. Like in earlier X-Men-related cartoons, Gambit has a strong Cajun accent and wears the usual body armor and coat. His romantic relationship with Rogue was not seen, as well as whether or not he was going to be a regular X-Men team member in the second season.<ref>''Wolverine e os X-Men'' #22 "Aces & Eights"</ref> | |||
| ==Films== | |||
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| * In '']'', his name was seen on a screen among a list of other mutants when ] hacks the system of ] for information on different mutants. Stuntman James Bamford filmed a cameo as Gambit before it was cut. Instead, this was added to ]'s ] of the ''X2'' movie. The book itself never mentions Gambit by name, but he is shown as one of the mutants seen being affected by Dark ]'s activation. He is playing cards in a New Orleans bar when he suddenly falls in pain and causes a table to explode. In the ''X3'' novelization, he is a new student at the mansion being trained by Wolverine, along with ], ], and ].<ref>{{cite news | author = Patrick Sauriol | title = X2's Gambit tells his story | publisher = Mania Movies | date = 2003-04-28 | url = http://www.mania.com/38444.html | accessdate=2007-11-01}}</ref> | |||
| * When ] was still slated to direct the third installment of the X-Men film series, the role of Gambit was intended for ]. An early leaked script suggested that Gambit would be included in '']'' as both the new recruit and Iceman's romantic rival for Rogue's affection.{{Citation needed|date=October 2008}} ] was offered the role but declined it due to scheduling conflicts on '']''.{{Citation needed|date=October 2008}} An interview with producer ] reveals that ] auditioned for the role, before the character was cut.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.flixster.com/news/2007/10/21/channing-tatum-offered-heman-roletest-story-2 |title=Channing Tatum Offered "He-Man" Role(TEST STORY #2) |publisher=Flixster.com |date=2007-10-21 |accessdate=2010-09-13}}</ref> In an interview with '']'' magazine, former ] ] ] said that he had planned to read for the part before the change of producers and director.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.marvel.com/news/comicstories.2607.Fightin'_Fanboys~colon~_Gregory_Helms_Pt~dot~_2 |title=The one-time wrestling super hero speaks on his sidekicks, lending comics to the Undertaker and how he almost played Gambit o | Marvel.com News |publisher=Marvel.com |date= |accessdate=2010-09-13}}</ref> According to the audio commentary of ''X-Men: The Last Stand'', Gambit was to appear in the prison convoy scene of the movie, before the character was cut. In the commentary of the movie the director ] also reveals that they did seriously consider putting Gambit in the movie but decided against it as they thought it was too small a role for such a big character. | |||
| * '']'' star ] plays Gambit in director ]'s 2009 film '']''. In the storyline Remy LeBeau is a former prisoner of ] for 2 years, who was dubbed 'Gambit' from his guards as he kept beating them in poker. After two years he managed to escape the facility, but was later confronted by ], who wanted to know where Stryker's base was to destroy it. Gambit, mistakenly believing he was sent to recapture him, attacked and later interrupted a fight between Wolverine and ], inadvertently letting Sabretooth escape and robbing Wolverine of his revenge. After Wolverine defeats him, Gambit sees he is sincere and flies him to Stryker's base. At the conclusion, Gambit briefly returns to his side, and, after Wolverine's memories are lost, tells him his 'name': Logan. He offers to help get Logan and ]'s body off the island, but Logan turns him down, stating he can find his own way. In ''Origins'', his trademark brown trench coat has been rendered to a dark brown leather duster, the character does not wear gloves or boots, and his signature red on black eyes have been reduced to normal colored eyes that merely glow red when he uses his power (mainly because the producers felt his eyes would be too distracting). Gambit's powers are also altered slightly, in that the objects he charges do not seem to explode, instead merely hitting with much more force—his playing cards hit with enough force to knock people through brick walls, he can strike the ground to create an impact wave to send his foes flying, and he can charge his staff to cleanly punch holes in walls to climb them without damaging the staff. This version of Gambit seems to be lightly inspired by the ] version of the character, who is a retired thief and sports a "cleaned up" accent that is a Southern/Cajun mix.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=22026|title=Gambit Cast In Wolverine Movie|publisher=empireonline.com|date=2008-02-19|accessdate=2008-02-19}}</ref> | |||
| * Taylor Kitsch has subsequently expressed interest in returning for a "Gambit movie" or even in '']'', although nothing has been confirmed yet. He stated in an interview with MTV that he "would love to go darker" and went on to say "Gambit in Vegas was fun but, I want to go into the Thieves Guild part of his story".{{Citation needed|date=January 2010}} In an interview with Comic Book Movie, Kitsch says that he's done with Gambit.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.comicbookmovie.com/john_carter_of_mars/news/?a=55241|title=JOHN CARTER: Taylor Kitsch on Playing Heroes ... "I'm Done with Gambit" |publisher=Comicbookmovie.com|date=2012-02-24|accessdate=2012-02-24}}</ref> | |||
| *In an interview with Empire Mazagine, Lauren Shuler Donner has an interest on ] to play Gambit in a solo film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=39968 |title=X-Men Producer Lauren Shuler Donner On A Channing Tatum Gambit Movie |publisher=Empire Mazagine |date=2014-01-30 |accessdate=2014-01-30}}</ref> Tatum revealed in an interview with MTV that he will have a meeting with Donnor about the character. <ref>{{cite web |url= http://mtv.com/videos/movies/1031363/channing-tatum-is-blazing-trails.jhtml|title=Channing Tatum is Blazing Trails|publisher=MTV|date=April 15, 2014|accessdate=2014-04-15}}</ref> Donner has confirmed at the world premiere of '']'' to Total Films that Tatum will be portraying Gambit in '']'' and a stand alone film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://totalfilm.com/news/lauren-shuler-donner-confirms-channing-tatum-gambit-casting|title=Lauren Shuler Donner confirms Channing Tatum Gambit casting|work=Total Films|date=May 13, 2014|accessdate=May 13, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/channing-tatum-play-gambit-x-703621|title=Channing Tatum to Play Gambit in X-Men Spinoff|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=May 13, 2014|accessdate=May 13, 2014}}</ref> | |||
| ⚫ | ==Video games== | ||
| ] | |||
| * Gambit's first video game appearance was in '']'' for the ]. | |||
| * ] games '']'' and '']'' and ] games '']'' and '']'' all feature Gambit as a playable character. | |||
| * Gambit is a playable character in '']'' for the ]. | |||
| * Gambit appears briefly in '']''. | |||
| * Gambit is featured in every game from the '']'' through ], voiced by Tony Daniels, his second voice from the 1990s cartoon. | |||
| * Gambit makes appearances in '']'' and '']'', voiced again by Tony Daniels. | |||
| * Gambit is a playable character in the video games '']'' voiced once again by Tony Daniels. | |||
| * Gambit is a playable character in '']'', and '']'' voiced by ] in both games. He has special dialogue with Pyro when rescued and Sebastian Shaw when met in the city. | |||
| * Gambit was one of the X-Men taken out by ] in the '']'' Doomsday cut scene. | |||
| * He is a playable character in its sequel, '']'', voiced by Michael Dunn.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://marvelultimatealliance.marvel.com/en/news_comments/developer_qa_on_the_making_of_gambit |title=Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 Official Game Site - News |publisher=Marvelultimatealliance.marvel.com |date= |accessdate=2010-09-13}}</ref> His Horseman of Apocalypse costume serves as his alternate. In the Wii, PSP, and PS2 versions, he is unlocked via simulator disc. He is seen comforting ] at the funeral service. | |||
| * Gambit appears as a boss in the video game adaptation of '']'' voiced by ].{{Citation needed|date=April 2009}} Gambit has a significantly stronger Cajun accent than in the film in addition to a few other differing character traits. In the game, Wolverine chases Gambit throughout an under-construction hotel/casino in New Orleans, fighting off Col. Stryker's soldiers and four-armed, blade-wielding, female mutants who works for Gambit. | |||
| * Gambit is a playable character in '']''. | |||
| * Gambit appears in '']'' voiced by his ''Wolverine and the X-Men'' voice actor Phil LaMarr.<ref>http://kotaku.com/5736008/x+men-destiny-screen-shots//gallery/1</ref> | |||
| *Gambit makes a background appearance in '']'' in a ]-esqe poster, it says he was captured. | |||
| * In the ] platform of '']'', at the beginning there is a sign which represents a Gambit Casino. | |||
| * Gambit is a playable character in the ] game '']''. | |||
| * Gambit is a playable character in the video game '']''. He previously appeared in ], providing the other heroes with useful items. | |||
| * In the '']'' game, explosive clones of Gambit are seen in ], created by ]. | |||
| * Gambit will appear as a playable character in'' ]'', again voiced by Phil LaMarr.<ref>http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/07/20/lego-marvel-super-heroes-characters-and-cast-revealed</ref> | |||
| Throughout the years, Gambit has been a regular fixture in Marvel games, appearing as a boss in '']'' with a stronger Cajun accent and fighting alongside or against iconic characters in games like '']'', '']'', '']'', and '']''.<ref name="BTVA" /> His likeness also pops up in various other titles, such as '']'', '']'', '']'',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Greg |date=2013-07-20 |title=LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Characters and Cast Revealed |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2013/07/20/lego-marvel-super-heroes-characters-and-cast-revealed |access-date=2024-09-27 |website=IGN |language=en}}</ref> and mobile games like '']'',<ref>{{Cite web |title=Piecing Together Marvel Puzzle Quest: Rogue |url=https://news.marvel.com/games/75899/piecing-together-marvel-puzzle-quest-rogue/}}</ref> '']'', and '']''. Gambit’s popularity have even earned him alternate skins in games like '']'',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wilkins |first=Matthew |date=July 2, 2024 |title=How to get Rogue and Gambit skins in Fortnite |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/fortnite/how-get-rogue-gambit-skins-fortnite |access-date=July 26, 2024 |website=Sportskeeda}}</ref> and he remains a key character in card and strategy games like '']'' and '']''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gambit - Marvel Snap |url=https://snap.fan/cards/Gambit/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=网易，NetEase |title=MARVEL Super War- Marvel's first MOBA game on mobile |url=https://www.marvelsuperwar.com/ |website=www.marvelsuperwar.com}}</ref> | |||
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| Gambit has had many action figures produced of him since his comic debut, the first being released less than a year after his first appearance. | |||
| ==Miscellaneous== | |||
| * The first was released in 1992 in ]'s X-Men toy line. He featured a removable plastic trench coat, staff, and had a kicking action feature when a button on his back was pressed. This figure was re-released in the first ] line. | |||
| * Gambit appears in the novelization for '']'', by ].<ref name="Gambit X2" /> | |||
| * The second Gambit figure had a more detailed sculpt, and had a non-removable vinyl trench coat. He also came with his trademark staff, and an 'energy cards' accessory designed to look like his signature playing cards in mid-flight, surrounded by energy. The accessory would light up at the touch of a button when placed in his hand. This version also had a variant, which featured Gambit wearing a blue and yellow uniform, meant to resemble the original X-Men uniforms. | |||
| * Gambit appears in the novel ''X-Men: The Chaos Engine Trilogy''. This version is a member of a detachment of the X-Men who escaped ]'s efforts to alter reality with the ] due to their being inside the Starlight Citadel. While helping the X-Men investigate what happened, Gambit is infected with a ] and sacrifices himself to destroy the base the team was imprisoned in. After the ] gains control of the Cosmic Cube and creates his own ideal reality, the Starlight Citadel allows Gambit's soul to be reborn in the "local" version of himself, allowing him to rejoin the X-Men until ] retrieves enough organic material from his original body to resurrect him.<ref>{{Cite book | title=X-Men: The Chaos Engine Trilogy | first=Steven A. | last=Roman | year=2004 | isbn=0-7434-9774-0}}</ref> | |||
| * Gambit was also featured in the ''X-Men Robot Fighters'' sub-line, which was meant to simulate the various characters training in the Danger Room. This version of Gambit did not come with a coat or staff, but did come with a training robot that he could battle. | |||
| * Gambit appears in the novelization for '']'' as one of several new students of ] trained by Wolverine. | |||
| * He was also featured in the X-Men Power Slammers line, wearing the Shi'ar armor that he wore during the "Trial of Gambit" storyline. | |||
| * Remy LeBeau appears in the ] short film ''Truth In Journalism'', portrayed by JC Tremblay. This version is a French film student in the midst of directing a documentary on disgraced investigative journalist ]'s encounters with ] and the ] ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/venom-truth-journalism-short-film-video-review-interview-adi-shankar/|title=Venom {{'}}''Truth in Journalism''{{'}} Short Film — Interview with Producer Adi Shankar |last=Frappier|first=Rob|publisher=]|date=July 31, 2013|access-date=2013-07-31}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2013/08/06/adi-shankar-talks-his-marvel-short-film-truth-in-journalism|title=Adi Shankar Talks His Marvel Short Film "''Truth in Journalism''"|last=Collura|first=Scott|publisher=]|date=August 6, 2013|access-date=2013-08-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.studiodaily.com/2013/11/venom-strikes-again-in-truth-in-journalism/|title=Venom Strikes Again in "''Truth in Journalism''"|last=Heilman|first=Dan|publisher=Studio Daily|date=November 14, 2013|access-date=2013-11-14|archive-date=2022-09-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220903203659/https://www.studiodaily.com/2013/11/venom-strikes-again-in-truth-in-journalism/|url-status=dead}}</ref> | |||
| * Gambit also had an exclusive release in the BJ's Wholesale exclusive ''X-Men Strike Team'' set, which featured all the X-Men characters wearing the classic blue and yellow X-Men uniforms. | |||
| * Gambit appears in '']'', voiced by ].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/wolverine-the-lost-trail-long-night-season-2/ |title= Marvel Announces 'Wolverine: The Lost Trail' |last= Lovett |first= Jamie |publisher= ]|date= November 7, 2018 |access-date=2024-05-25}}</ref> | |||
| * A Gambit figure was released in the ] line, as well as a variant. The standard version used the body, arms, and legs from the Light-up Gambit, and a newly sculpted head. He came with a spring-loaded arm that could throw a playing card when pulled back and released. The variant was painted in the "Player 2" colors of the character, featuring a blue trench coat. | |||
| * Gambit has appeared in the ] toy line, in series 4 and in the ] legends box set (with leather trench coat instead of cloth). | |||
| * Gambit has appeared in the ] line, in a two-pack with Rogue and also the four pack "X-Men Unite" with recolors of Wolverine, ], and ]. | |||
| * A figure of Gambit is in the "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" toy line, based on his comic costume. One was planned for his Movie costume, but it was canceled for unknown reasons. | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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This is a list of non-comics media appearances of Gambit.
Television
- Gambit appears in X-Men: The Animated Series, voiced by Chris Potter for the first four seasons and by Tony Daniels in the fifth season. This version is a member of the X-Men who feels insecure about whether his teammates trust him, a former member of the Guild of Thieves, and was previously in a romantic relationship with Bella Donna before forming one with Rogue over the course of the series.
- Gambit appears in X-Men '97, voiced by A.J. LoCascio. In his most notable appearance in the episode "Remember It", he sacrifices himself to save Genosha from Sentinels.
- Gambit appears in Spider-Man, voiced again by Chris Potter. This version is a member of the X-Men.
- Gambit makes a cameo appearance in the Fantastic Four episode "Nightmare in Green" as a member of the X-Men.
- Gambit appears in X-Men: Evolution, voiced by Alessandro Juliani. This version is a member of Magneto's Acolytes who slowly forms a relationship with Rogue after kidnapping and forcing her to help him rescue his father, Jean-Luc, from the Rippers. In a flash-forward depicted in the series finale, Gambit has defected to the X-Men.
- Gambit appears in Wolverine and the X-Men, voiced by Phil LaMarr. This version is a freelance thief and saboteur for hire with a strong Cajun accent.
- Gambit appears in Lego Marvel Avengers: Mission Demolition, voiced by Steve Blum.
Film
Main article: X-Men (film series)
- James Bamford was set to make a cameo appearance as Gambit in X2, but the scene was cut. Despite this, Gambit's name appears on William Stryker's computer.
- Gambit appears in an early draft of X-Men: The Last Stand as a new student of Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters and Iceman's rival for Rogue's affections. For this initial draft of the film, Channing Tatum auditioned for the role and Keanu Reeves was also considered. This version of the character appears in the film’s novelization. The character’s implementation in the story changed once Brett Ratner replaced Bryan Singer as director, with the audio commentary accompanying the film’s home release stating Gambit was going to appear as a prisoner recruited into Magneto's Brotherhood of Mutants, only to be cut prior to shooting. Josh Holloway was offered the role, but was forced to decline due to scheduling conflicts with Lost. Gregory Helms expressed intentions to read for the part.
- Remy LeBeau / Gambit appears in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, portrayed by Taylor Kitsch. This version was held captive by William Stryker for two years, during which he received the nickname "Gambit" from the guards he consistently beat at poker and possesses the ability to charge objects with more force instead of explosive energy. Additionally, his irises glow red only when he uses his powers - and lacks his comic book counterpart's black sclera, as the producers felt it was too distracting, and was inspired by the Ultimate Marvel incarnation, who was reinterpreted as a retired thief with a Southern/Cajun accent. Following screen tests with Hugh Jackman, Josh Holloway, who had previously been offered the role for a cut appearance in X-Men: The Last Stand, was the initial choice for the role before his casting was overruled due to an unnamed studio executive’s desire for a younger actor in the part. Prior to both Kitsch’s casting and the development of a Gambit solo film, Channing Tatum was also considered, having previously auditioned for Last Stand, but was unavailable due to his commitment to G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.
- Channing Tatum was intended to portray Remy LeBeau / Gambit in a titular solo film, with development progressing over several years. In 2014, Lauren Shuler Donner stated at the world premiere of X-Men: Days of Future Past that Tatum would portray Gambit in X-Men: Apocalypse, followed by the solo film. In October 2014, Tatum revealed that the Gambit film is in development and that they were looking for a writer. In October 2014, Fox officially announced the film as Gambit, with a script from Joshua Zetumer, based on a story treatment by longtime X-Men scribe Chris Claremont. Additionally, Simon Kinberg, Donner, Tatum and Reid Carolin would co-produce the film. The film was initially scheduled to be released in October 2016, with Tatum stating that it will be an origin story. By June 2015, Rupert Wyatt signed onto the project as director. By August 2016, Tatum stated that Gambit would not be in X-Men: Apocalypse. By August 2015, Léa Seydoux had been cast to portray LeBeau's love interest and fellow mutant, Bella Donna Boudreaux. The following month, Wyatt dropped out of production due to scheduling conflicts. Kinberg stated a further month later that he hoped to start filming the following spring. The film was re-slated for an October 2016 release date, but had several delays as the studio wanted to get the script right and set a unique tone and the right voice. By July of the same year, Kinberg announced that the film's script was completed, with Doug Liman attached as director, after overseeing script re-writes, with filming slated to begin the following spring. However, by August, Liman also left production due to scheduling conflicts. Amidst further production delays and while on a press tour promoting the television series Legion, Donner confirmed that Tatum is still signed on to star in the film and is highly involved with the development process. By August 2017, the script was undergoing further rewrites, citing the successes of both Deadpool and Logan. By October, it was announced that Gore Verbinski was hired as the film's new director. Later, the working title of Gambit was revealed to be Chess. On January 11, 2018, Verbinski departed, leaving the film without a director once more. In May 2018, Kinberg stated that the final script had been completed and production will begin in the third quarter of 2018. On September 27, 2018, Kinberg revealed to IGN that the film will be a romantic comedy. The film was scheduled to be released on March 13, 2020. On March 14, 2019, due to Disney's then-pending acquisition of Fox, Wyatt stated, "now Disney have the reins so I don't know what their plans are." The film was officially shelved in May 2019.
- Gambit appears in Deadpool & Wolverine, portrayed by Channing Tatum. Like the incarnation shown in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, this version lacks black sclera and red irises in his eyes. Additionally, he speaks in an "indecipherable" Cajun accent. Tatum was appreciative of star and co-writer Ryan Reynolds' efforts and support towards incorporating Gambit into the film, with the former believing he never would have had the chance to portray Gambit following the solo film's cancellation. Shawn Levy, one of the directors Tatum approached to direct Gambit and director of Deadpool & Wolverine, knew it would be "gratifying" for Tatum to be in the film as the character. Following the film's release, Tatum expressed his hope that his appearance's reception may renew interest in a Gambit film, having informed Marvel about his wishes to still make the project while acknowledging it all depends on what Disney CEO Bob Iger and Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige decide. Commenting on the possibilities of a Gambit film materializing in an Instagram story, Reynolds expressed his interest in working with Tatum for the project, either by reprising his role as Wade Wilson / Deadpool or assisting production. Reynolds also released a deleted scene online featuring Tatum's Gambit having survived the events of the film and teasing the character's potential return.
Video games
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Gambit has made numerous appearances across a wide variety of video games. His first appearance came in Spider-Man/X-Men: Arcade's Revenge, followed by a series of playable roles in the 1993 game X-Men and its sequel, X-Men 2: Clone Wars. He was also a prominent character in X-Men: Gamesmaster's Legacy , X-Men: Mojo World, and X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse. Gambit continued to feature in several fighting games, such as X-Men vs. Street Fighter and Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes, where Tony Daniels lent his voice to the character. Daniels' portrayal of Gambit persisted through several more titles, including Marvel vs. Capcom 2, X-Men: Mutant Academy series, and X-Men: Next Dimension.
In the X-Men Legends series, Scott MacDonald took over voicing Gambit, voicing the character in X-Men Legends and its sequel, X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse. Gambit also made cameo appearances, including a non-speaking role in Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, though he returned as a fully playable character in Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2, voiced by Michael Dunn, with his Horsemen of Apocalypse form available as an alternate skin.
Throughout the years, Gambit has been a regular fixture in Marvel games, appearing as a boss in X-Men Origins: Wolverine with a stronger Cajun accent and fighting alongside or against iconic characters in games like Marvel Super Hero Squad Online, X-Men: Destiny, Marvel Heroes, and Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order. His likeness also pops up in various other titles, such as Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Deadpool, Lego Marvel Super Heroes, and mobile games like Marvel Puzzle Quest, Marvel Future Fight, and Marvel Contest of Champions. Gambit’s popularity have even earned him alternate skins in games like Fortnite, and he remains a key character in card and strategy games like Marvel Snap and Marvel Super War.
Miscellaneous
- Gambit appears in the novelization for X2, by Chris Claremont.
- Gambit appears in the novel X-Men: The Chaos Engine Trilogy. This version is a member of a detachment of the X-Men who escaped Doctor Doom's efforts to alter reality with the Cosmic Cube due to their being inside the Starlight Citadel. While helping the X-Men investigate what happened, Gambit is infected with a techno-virus and sacrifices himself to destroy the base the team was imprisoned in. After the Red Skull gains control of the Cosmic Cube and creates his own ideal reality, the Starlight Citadel allows Gambit's soul to be reborn in the "local" version of himself, allowing him to rejoin the X-Men until Roma retrieves enough organic material from his original body to resurrect him.
- Gambit appears in the novelization for X-Men: The Last Stand as one of several new students of Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters trained by Wolverine.
- Remy LeBeau appears in the Adi Shankar's Bootleg Universe short film Truth In Journalism, portrayed by JC Tremblay. This version is a French film student in the midst of directing a documentary on disgraced investigative journalist Eddie Brock's encounters with Bullseye and the Venom symbiote.
- Gambit appears in Wolverine: The Lost Trail, voiced by Bill Heck.
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