he bailed on the job. Now, it appears that a replacement has been selected.

The Hollywood Reporter writes that Mr. & Mrs. Smith."

While THR notes that those latter two films had trouble-laden shoots, both were big hits with critics and audiences alike. And according to the trade, Liman reportedly has a close relationship with "Gambit" producer Simon Kinberg, who will help steer the proceedings.

It's basically do or die at this point for "Gambit," which has a late 2016 release date looming. Wyatt said he left the project over scheduling issues, but THR reports that he really had creative differences with the studio. Here's hoping Liman doesn't have any such issues, otherwise this mutant might have to be put down.

"Gambit" is due in theaters -- for now -- on October 7, 2016.

[via: The Hollywood Reporter]

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