Since Bryan Singer started work on the first X-Men films, fans of the Marvel Comics numerous comic book series have been clamoring for their various favorite mutant hero to appear on the big screen. While some of had their wish granted, one fan favorite never made the transition to the big screen- the card-throwing cajun hero Gambit. That’s about to change, though, when the character will appear in next summer’s X-Men Origins: Wolverine. The kinetic energy manipulating mutant will have a small role in the feature and from the first picture released of actor Taylor Kitsch, it looks like he might not be sporting Gambit’s trademark long, duster coat.
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