In 2022, Jeff Sneider revealed on the podcast “The Sizzling Mic” that Butler’s reps had been pitching him for the position of the Human Torch when each strapping star was being eyed for the position. After all, we now know “Stranger Issues” star Joseph Quinn received the gig, becoming a member of the super-family after Marvel’s “Implausible 4” revealed its last casting and launch date for July 25, 2025.
Whereas Butler may need misplaced out on that position, the charming Cajun drawl and energy-charged set of playing cards may very well be a greater choice than merely bursting into flame. We already know that he can deal with himself in a battle, provided that Austin Butler educated to the purpose of throwing up for “Dune: Half Two.” As Gambit, he may get his arms simply as soiled as one of many iconic members of the mutant crew that throws spades, diamonds, and golf equipment whereas breaking ladies’s hearts. If he did get picked, Butler may lastly do the character justice in a manner that Taylor Kitsch struggled with in “X-Males Origins: Wolverine and within the now untold story Channing Tatum had deliberate for his “Gambit” film.
For now, we will solely admire the work of Subi Özil and hope that Butler doubtlessly will get dealt hand someplace down the road. Whereas he may’ve made Human Torch, he’d actually make a superb Gambit.