By August 2016, Liman had signed on to direct Justice League Dark for the DC Extended Universe, resulting in his departure from Gambit (though he would later leave Justice League Dark, too).
Last December, it was rumored that The Shawshank Redemption’s Frank Darabont was in consideration to direct Gambit, but now Verbinski is the new top contender.
Two months later, The Bourne Identity’s Doug Liman was tapped at Wyatt’s replacement, and soon after the 2016 release date was dropped.
Gore Verbinski’s potential involvement in Gambit is the latest development in the project’s tumultuous journey.