Simon Kinberg – writer and producer of various X-Men films – has given some insight into why the film has been delayed, citing ‘tone’ as the main reason.
However, earlier this year, it was announced that Gambit has been delayed for the foreseeable future for relatively unknown reasons.
Behind X-Men, Fantastic Four, and Deadpool is Fox, who previously announced they were working on another spin-off, Gambit, with Channing Tatum as the lead.
“I hope that Gambit doesn’t take 10 years, but it takes a little honing to get that tone and that voice exactly right.