Doug Liman in talks to direct Channing Tatum in Gambit 

Lea Seydoux offered 'Gambit' role opposite Channing Tatum

 helmer Doug Liman is in talks to direct Channing Tatum in the superhero film for Fox, a source confirms to EW. Fox did not immediately respond to request for comment.

Liman is no stranger to action films; the Tom Cruise-starring sci-fi flick 

 was praised by critics. And Liman previously directed action blockbusters 

, due in theaters Oct. 7, 2016, will see Tatum as the fan-favorite Marvel Comics character, who can manipulate energy to cause explosions. He wields a deck of cards and plenty of charm.

 actress Lea Seydoux is slated to play the film’s female lead, Bella Donna Boudreaux, the leader of a guild of assassins.

News of Liman’s negotiations to direct arrives after

filmmaker Rupert Wyatt left the project in September, citing scheduling conflicts.

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