Well at least this is actual exciting news that we are likely to see Gambit very early on in the future MCU X-Men universe. I just really feel bad for Channing Tatum. The guy had so much passion and considered it his dream role. Regardless of how you thought Tatum would do in the role, as a Gambit fan, you have to have love for him. He literally put his booming career on hold for years to see this project through and he's not going to get rewarded for his loyalty. It really sucks. For him and for us as I personally feel he was going to knock it out of the park and really surprise people.
I wonder if this means they are actually considering a solo film for him or series or it just means he will be in the X-Men films right from the start. Any of it is good news. I also don't love the look of Harris Dickinson and I really don't want them to go with the little pretty boy look for Gambit. I see Gambit as rugged, sexy, and badass. Not a teen idol. But all in all it's nice to get these rumors for the future of a live action Gambit.