It's really strange, some people find Tatum is starting to look more like Gambit recently, and then some people don't see it at all.
I guess it all depends on which Gambit version Comics or Animation you are comparing with.
Personally, I don't see Kitsch as Gambit, he doesn't look like him in my opinion. Too young for the role I felt.
Kitsch had no red and black eyes, no Cajun accent, no personality of Gambits and no costume. The only part I thought Kitsch looked like Gambit, is the bottom part of his face in the scene, just before he takes off his hat.
I think what will make Tatum stand out more in this role is he is doing everything Kitsch didn't do or have. Which is great for us Gambit fans, as we are finally going to see the Gambit we want.
Its strange to say, as we have only been given little info so far but I have more faith in this adaptation. This news gives me faith
"Channing is a big fan of the comic,” Kinberg says, “so the accent, the attitude, the costume in many way, will be in the film. And he’s a character with a complex backstory – we’re playing him as a thief in the film, and that’s a big part of the story.”
This film and character can't be worse than what we got in Origins, that was lowest for Gambit I feel.
People who are still on the fence with this film or Tatum himself will find what they need in their own time to like this adaptation and hopefully enjoy it.