Channing Tatum Opens Up About His Career and New Film 'Roofman'
Channing Tatum shares an in-depth look at his career and latest project in a video interview for Deadline's The Actor’s Side series. Known for his confidence, Tatum admits he avoids singing on camera but is otherwise open about his experiences in Hollywood.
About 'Roofman' and Its Real-Life Inspiration
Tatum is currently receiving critical acclaim and awards buzz for his role in Roofman. He portrays Jeffrey Manchester, a notorious criminal who stole from 45 McDonald’s locations, was imprisoned, escaped, and lived undercover in a Toys “R” Us store in North Carolina for six months before his recapture.
Challenges of Portraying Real People
Playing living individuals presents unique challenges for Tatum, a skill he first explored in the 2006 Sundance hit A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints. However, the scale and complexity of Roofman surpassed any prior experience.
Memorable Scenes and On-Set Moments
- Tatum describes a humorous nude scene where he runs naked through the toy store after being confronted by the manager, played by Peter Dinklage. Dinklage’s first day on set was meeting Tatum.
- He also recalls filming a nude scene with Sandra Bullock during their 2022 movie The Lost City, where he endured crawling leeches.
“There is not much Channing Tatum is too shy about — that is unless you ask him to sing on camera (he won’t even do karaoke).”
“He tells all about his career in every way...currently riding as high as ever.”
“The challenges of playing living people, which he also did in his first film…nothing on the level of what he is asked to do in Roofman.”
Industry Outlook
Tatum suggests that Avengers: Doomsday could become one of the biggest hits in the next decade, highlighting his insight into the evolving film landscape.
Author’s summary: Channing Tatum candidly discusses his bold roles, especially in ‘Roofman,’ reflecting on the complexities of playing real people and memorable on-set experiences that highlight his evolving career.