The and repeatedly delayed Gore Verbinski (Pirates of the Caribbean) is now at the helm. With a director potentially secured, things look to finally be moving along.

While Verbinski still hasn't been officially confirmed, yesterday news arrived that Gambit now has X-Men spinoff gets off the ground. And when it does, it looks as if it will feature Remy LeBeau doing what he does best.

Omega Underground editor Gambit's working title yesterday, but usually has good information when it comes to superhero production news.

It's also not a surprise to learn that the heist genre will be the focus of Gambit. Marvel Studios has had great success mixing superhero films with other distinct genres, and Fox is clearly attempting the same. Both Deadpool and Logan had their own vibe, and they both benefitted greatly from those choices. Meanwhile, the teaser for New Mutants proves that the X-Men universe is ready to start trying new things.

Films like Baby Driver and Logan Lucky this year showed how successful the heist film can still be at the box office, and it makes sense that more and more films are being pitched this way. Considering Gambit's ties to the Thieves Guild, his preference for playing cards, and his nom de plume, it's a smart move to have the criminal underworld and high-stakes job factor into the film. If Fox can marry all of these elements together, then Gambit could be both a fun and exhilarating addition to the X-Men universe.

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Source: Christopher M