‘X-Men’ Rumor Claims Marvel Is Casting Kitty Pryde & Gambit For Upcoming Reboot

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Marvel is slowly assembling the X-Men! A rumor about the upcoming reboot of the franchise suggests the studio is already preparing to cast Kitty Pryde and Gambit.

Fans have known that Marvel has been working on an X-Men reboot for years. However, the studio has kept any details about the project under a tight lock and key, even as reports suggest a director (or two) has been nailed down. Fans aren’t even sure which members of the beloved team will make their way to the silver screen, especially given how long the franchise has been around for.

A new rumor sheds at least a small amount of light on the roster Marvel has in mind for the X-Men this time around. According to insider DanielRPK, the studio is currently looking at actors to cast as Gambit and Kitty Pryde in the reboot. No actors were revealed to be specifically considered for the role, suggesting prior actors that took up the mantles such as Channing Tatum and Elliot Page are out of the running to return in the MCU.

Who Could Play Kitty Pryde and Gambit In The MCU?

While many fans were hoping that Marvel would bring back Channing Tatum to play Gambit in their X-Men reboot, it seems the studio wants to start (mostly) fresh with this newest incarnation of the team. Luckily, there’s no shortage of fancasts for the beloved Cajun. Some of the most popular include Austin Butler, who recently portrayed another thick-accented Cassanova with Elvis, and LaKeith Stanfield, who was reportedly up for the role of Silver Surfer in The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

Fans have a much wider range of opinions when discussing who Marvel should cast as Kitty Pryde in the reboot. As with any young heroine, names like Jenna Ortega and Millie Bobby Brown littler X-Men fancast lists. However, The Substance breakout Margaret Qualley has been gaining momentum for the role in recent weeks. Lesser-known stars such as Thomasin McKenzie have also been floated for the part by some fans.

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Anthony Singletary

Anthony Singletary

Anthony has always had a love for stories. An aspiring screenwriter and video editor, he takes pride in connecting fans with the latest heroic news!