Actors That Can Play Gambit in an X-Men Mcu Adaptation

As fans count the days until the X-Men are formally introduced into the MCU, fan-castings are still on the rise, and the internet would love to see Remy Etienne LeBeau, better known as the mutant, Gambit, portrayed in a much larger capacity. 

A fan-favorite character, Gambit is one of the most exciting members of the X-Men and was a member of the Thieves Guild before his recruitment into the famed superhero team. He is known for his ability to manipulate kinetic energy as well as being a skilled fighter, using weapons such as playing cards and his trusty bō staff to defeat his opponents.

Here are eight actors that will shine as the cunning, charming mutant, who has had his fair share of ups and downs as a part of the X-Men.

Shane West

What’s not to love about this suave actor and singer? Shane West, like Gambit, is a proud Louisiana native, and his versatility as an actor will prove helpful in bringing the card-wielding mutant to life. West has shown off his martial arts and hand-to-hand combat skills in the spy series, Nikita, and in his role as John Alden in the supernatural horror, Salem. It goes to show that if anyone can pull off Gambit’s trademark trench coat, it’s him. A real life heartthrob for many years, West and Gambit clearly have similar qualities and traits.

Ian Somerhalder

Born and raised in Covington, Louisiana, Ian Somerhalder is one actor that oozes cool wherever he goes. He would shine in the role of Gambit because he’s portrayed a similar role in The CW’s supernatural hit drama The Vampire Diaries. Remy and Damon Salvatore are both manipulative tricksters and brilliant men. They may come off as pure evil, but the two characters have several redeeming moments. They also share a sharp and witty mouth laced sarcasm, and Somerhalder has proven he’s got the charm and star quality to excel in such a complex role.