Lizzy Caplan Is In Talks To Play Lead In 'Gambit'

Variety is reporting that Lizzy Caplan is in talks to join the cast of “Gambit,” and will play the female lead in the superhero movie. Details of her part are being kept under wraps.

“Pirates of the Caribbean” director Gore Verbinski is set to direct with the film setting a February 14th premiere. Fox is releasing the film as part of its continued expansion of the cinematic mutant universe.

The X-Men spinoff stars Channing Tatum as Gambit, a ragin’ Cajun whose ability to control kinetic energy enables him to weaponize playing cards and other projectiles. He’s also pretty handy with a bō staff. In the comics, Gambit was a member of the Thieves Guild before joining the X-Men.