Sequels Josh Holloway to star in X-Men?

[Matt.S99]

uh yeah he is
he's almost 40

 

[Canemacar]

So? That doesn't mean Gambit will be 40. Tobey Maquire is in his 30's and he plays a young Parker.

 

[LadyVader]

Sigh.

Not this again. At this point I'd take Gambit in any way, shape or form but I hate Fox's limited vision. Here they have a character who 'sorta' resembles a character in TV and of course they zero in on that particular actor instead of making some kind of an effort and actually having auditions to look for the best possible match.

Like Holloway said, we'll see. Matthew Fox will star in Speed Racer, so it's not like the Lost cast is getting parts in Shakespeare dramas or anything.

 

[Matt.S99]

So? That doesn't mean Gambit will be 40. Tobey Maquire is in his 30's and he plays a young Parker.

but halloway looks old, and his acting is crap

 

[Canemacar]

I'd have preferred an unknown be cast too. The fact that they went for such a well-known and obvious choice makes me think they're more concerned with making Gambit into the new "wolverine" of the next films than doing a good job with the character.

Holloway exceeds my expectations, but they've been at rock bottom since the studio said Gambit's personality was the same as Wolverine's.

 

[Angamb]

Curiously, for me, Josh reminds me Hugh, in terms of look, age, etc. That's why I don't see him as Gambit. For me, Gambit should be more skinny and handsome... I don't like Josh face at all, in some way, he gives me a bad feeling... He definetly isn't my ideal Gambit.

I really think he won't be Gambit, never.

 

[ToriL90]

So? That doesn't mean Gambit will be 40. Tobey Maquire is in his 30's and he plays a young Parker.

Yeah, but the problem with casting Gambit is that, in my opinion, he should have those dirty/rugged good looks. Longer hair, unshaven, etc. That tends to make a guy look older, so you don't want a guy who is older to begin with.

 

[BMM]

I'd have preferred an unknown be cast too. The fact that they went for such a well-known and obvious choice makes me think they're more concerned with making Gambit into the new "wolverine" of the next films than doing a good job with the character...

That's what I've been thinking too. Gambit may just be the new Wolverine...

 

[X-Maniac]

That's what I've been thinking too. Gambit may just be the new Wolverine...

It's also what I've been thinking. Especially since Shuler-Donner herself said Gambit was 'too similar' to Wolverine. Which, of course, we know he isn't.

Gambit is deadly - but distractingly and disarmingly charming with it. He's not an anry berserker animal like Wolverine, he's a sophisticated romantic who's much gentler, a ladies' man by good looks and a charming smile NOT by brute looks and a Bruce Willis-style sweaty vest.

Gambit isn't a Clint Eastwood. Heaven help us if we get some rugged gravel-voiced tough guy foisted on us as Gambit.

 

[Deep Thinkin'!]

I found a related link.

http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=10512

X-MEN 4

The rumor that "Lost" actor Josh Holloway will be taking on the role of Gambit for a stint in Westchester has resurfaced at ShowBizSpy. "We had a meeting and they wanted me to play Gambit, the card dealer character," Holloway said. "They thought I'd be perfect for the part. We'll see." In 2005, Holloway took himself out of contention for the role.

 

[colossus_girl]

From what I have heard, Josh didnt want to do it because Gambit was "too like Sawyer" which i agree to an extent but i havent yet seen anyone pull off the gambit look as well as he did. And now the rumor has resurfaced, who knows?

I would like to see Josh attempt this though, i think hes a good actor and Gambit is one of my fave characters.

 

[goh78]

Uhh, this guy pretty much is an unknown...not everyone watches Lost, and he hasn't been in a single successful known film. I don't know why everyone is acting like he is a huge movie star...

 

[Deep Thinkin'!]

Well, hun, Lost is a big deal, so he's a big deal.

Just because you don't watch it doesn't mean he's an unknown.

 

[Feyd Rautha]

I'd pay to see a fight scene between Jackman and Holloway...

 

[Mini Wolfsbane]

Oh, yeah, I forgot to say how I just [sarcasm] love[/sarcasm]
that Josh calls Gambit "the card dealer character."

That in itself is a bad sign. Gambit doesn't work in a casino.
He doesn't just deal out cards.
His cards are his weapons, get it right!

 

[ToriL90]

Oh, yeah, I forgot to say how I just [sarcasm] love[/sarcasm]
that Josh calls Gambit "the card dealer character."

That in itself is a bad sign. Gambit doesn't work in a casino.
He doesn't just deal out cards.
His cards are his weapons, get it right!

I noticed that... Perhaps a more appropriate label would have been "the card-throwing character"? Hopefully, it was just a slip-up, and not something he really meant to say.

 

[Deep Thinkin'!]

I'd pay to see a fight scene between Jackman and Holloway...

I'd die happy. :heart:

 

[Canemacar]

Oh, yeah, I forgot to say how I just [sarcasm] love[/sarcasm]
that Josh calls Gambit "the card dealer character."

That in itself is a bad sign. Gambit doesn't work in a casino.
He doesn't just deal out cards.
His cards are his weapons, get it right!

Well, Gambit is kind of a card shark. Maybe thats what he meant.

 

[flavio_lebeau]

So now you guys want the actor who could portray Gambit to actually be a fan of the character and know him? Seriously, ANY actor would refer to him in this way, or as the "French guy" "the thief" "the cards guy" etc

 

[Angamb]

what about a poll about this "news"? would be interesting to see the mayority's opinion.

(and yes, I love polls, hehe)

 

[Mini Wolfsbane]

So now you guys want the actor who could portray Gambit to actually be a fan of the character and know him?

Um....yes ? (I can dream.)

Seriously, though, if that happened, there's the chance
the actor would make him corny or over do it.
Then again, for all we know, that might be the way to go.

But no way would I want someone like Nicholas Cage playing him.
Then I think I'd cry.

Seriously, ANY actor would refer to him in this way, or as the "French guy" "the thief" "the cards guy" etc

Actually, that thought sprung to mind about right after I posted. Whoops.

All in all, what Josh said did seem like an appropriate response for a non-fan. I guess I just get overly-sensitive about these things.

Sometimes it's just best to ignore me when I rant. (kidding!)

 

[Taiwarriorz21]

It would be nice to see GAMBIT in a movie. LoL And hopefully they can give him a solid role to play. Do the character Justice too!

 

[Neptune]

I hate that line of thought. Casting Gambit based on compatibility with Rogue is exactly what's been wrong with the two characters for the last couple years. They're individual characters and should be autonomous. I hope Rogue stays with Iceman and we can just do without the inevitable love-triangle when Gambit enters the films.

AMEN! Gambit and Rogue are 2 separate characters who can still be very interesting without them being together. We've already seen the angst, let Gambit shine on his own. Sure he could flirt with Rogue a little but i don't them to become Dawson and Joey from Dawson's Creek.