Empire Online has unveiled the first photo of actor Taylor Kitsch as Remy LeBeau, also known as "Gambit", in the upcoming
X-Men spin-off,
Wolverine.

Leading up to the events of
X-Men,
Wolverine tells the story of Wolverine's epically violent and romantic past, his complex relationship with Victor Creed, and the ominous Weapon X program. Along the way, Wolverine encounters many mutants, both familiar and new, including surprise appearances by several legends of the
X-Men universe.
Wolverine hits theaters May 1st, 2009.