First up, Taylor-Kitsch.net would like to wish Taylor a very happy birthday! He turns 29 today!
Taylor Kitsch Will Sink Your Battleship
Taylor Kitsch (upcoming John Carter of Mars, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, “Friday Night Lights”) will star in Universal’s adaptation of the Hasbro game Battleship.
Peter Berg is directing the action adventure, which will unfold as a massive Naval adventure across the seas, in the skies and over land as our planet fights for survival against a superior force.
The script, by Jon and Erich Hoeber, sees an international fleet come together to battle a water-bound armada of otherworldly origin.
Heat Vision says Kitsch is playing a Naval commander named Alex Hopper, described as “wildly spirited” and “a great seaman but a lousy politician.” Other key roles in the film include the female lead as well as a Japanese commander.
The Hurt Locker star Jeremy Renner was previously in the running for the role but opted to do Paul Thomas Anderson’s new drama instead. (source)
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Gambit ‘Doesn’t Care What You Think’
Taylor Kitsch, best known for his roll on “Friday Night Lights,” shares details about his X-Men character.
‘Gambit’ Solo Movie Should Return To The Thieves Guild
Hugh Jackman headlines “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” when it opens around the U.S. this week, but it’s on the shoulders of Taylor Kitsch to convince Fox to bring Gambit back to the big screen.
The X-Men’s resident thief and sharp-tongued Cajun has long been a fan favorite in comic books, and now Kitsch has high hopes for the character on film. He even has suggestions for where Fox could take the character in a “Gambit” solo film.
“I would love to go darker,” Kitsch told MTV News. “[Gambit] in Vegas was fun, but I want to go into the Thieves Guild part of his story.” Read the rest of this entry »
With X-Men Origins: Wolverine being released in US cinemas tomorrow, there has been a lot of news coverage. I actually saw the movie at the cinema yesterday and really loved it. It’s fun, it’s action-packed and features cool cameos, including Taylor’s as Gambit who got some of the biggest crowd reactions. Now I’m ready for a Gambit spin-off. lol
Taylor Kitsch puts muscle to good use in ‘Wolverine’
Taylor Kitsch was way ahead of his “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” co-stars in one way: He didn’t have to go through a lengthy exercise regimen to build the strength to play superhero Gambit.
The actor already was in good physical shape. Kitsch, 28, was on his way to a career in professional hockey when he injured his knee. Add that to his role on the NBC series series “Friday Night Lights” as a football player.
So, Kitsch spent his prep time playing cards.
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Ladies Love Tim Riggins, but What About Gambit?
“I think gals want to help him … and a lot of guys just want to be him,” said Taylor Kitsch, the 28-year-old actor who plays heartthrob football fullback Tim Riggins on NBC’s Friday Night Lights. Mr. Kitsch was calling just a few hours before walking the red carpet for the world premiere of fanboy-frenzy-inducing X-Men Origins: Wolverine—he plays super-mutant Remy LeBeau/Gambit—but he was speaking to The Observer about his television character’s broad (ha!) appeal. “It’s incredibly flattering,” he said. Oh, but Mr. Kitsch, you just have no idea! New York women are agog!
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