Channing Tatum Hasn't Watched a Marvel Movie Since 'Gambit' Was Scrapped, Would Still Play the 'X-Men' Role Today

third and final film of the stripper trilogy.Tatum appeared on the Kelly Clarkson Show and explained how he was initially hesitant to play the role of male stripper Mike Lane for “Magic Mike’s Last Dance” given his prep diet for the film.The “Dear John” actor explained to Clarkson, 39, that he didn’t want to do a third film at first because he felt that his body wasn’t quite right. “It’s hard even if you do work out to be in that kind of shape,” he said.“You have to starve yourself,” he continued. “I don’t think when you’re that lean, it’s actually healthy for you,” he said. Tatum admitted that training for the role took up a lot of his time and mentioned that it’s harder for him to lose weight now than when he was younger.However, Tatum would be down to do another “Magic Mike” film when he hits old age.

After taking a step back for a few years, it appears Channing Tatum is ready to make his comeback with numerous projects. His first project, “Dog,” which he co-wrote and co-directed alongside Reid Carolin, just arrived in theaters over the past weekend, and he has another film, “The Lost City,” coming later this year.

Channing Tatum has revealed that he was very hesitant to return to the Magic Mike franchise.

Channing Tatum is planning to make the stripper movie to end all stripper movies.

EXCLUSIVE: MGM has acquired the rights to remake the acclaimed German film System Crasher. Channing Tatum will star and Free Association will produce along with The Picture Company. Deal comes as MGM and United Artists Releasing today bows Dog, the comedy that Tatum and Reid Carolin co-directed a script by Carolin and Brett Rodriguez.

Sony’s Uncharted, based on the 15-year-old Amy Hennig and Naughty Dog-created Sony PlayStation video game, grossed $3.7M in Thursday night previews that began at 4PM. That’s a solid number which bests the pre-pandemic previews of such mid-February hits like Sonic the Hedgehog ($3M, from showtimes that began at 5PM), Kingsman: The Secret Service ($1.5M, off 7PM), and even with March PG-13 adventure movie Kong: Skull Island ($3.7M). Industry projections earlier this week had the Tom Holland-Mark Wahlberg movie in the mid $30Ms over the 4-day Presidents weekend, possibly $40M, however, these preview figures provide great hope for better returns.

Channing Tatum is getting real about the struggles of getting in shape.The 41-year-old actor is giving fans another movie, but couldn't help joke about why it took so long to get a third one done. Tatum stopped by on Thursday, where Kelly Clarkson showed a shirtless photo of the actor on the screen.«That might be the reason why I didn't want to do a third one because I have to look like that,» Tatum joked. When asked if he works out all the time, he explained that «it's hard.»«Even if you do work out, to be in that kind of shape? It's not natural,» he continued, before Clarkson asked, «Do you have to eat really well?»"'Well' is not even, that's not even healthy.

If you’ve seen the trailer for the new Channing Tatum vehicle “Dog” – and if you’ve been in a movie theater over the past couple of months, you probably have – you might think you know what to expect: a big lug and a tough dog have a bunch of wacky road trip adventures, softening up to each other along the way. So it might surprise you to learn that the scene of a kind-hearted woman showing our hero how to be affectionate to the canine is carefully cut so as not to reveal that our hero is literally wielding an axe.

Peter Debruge Chief Film Critic“Animals are people too!” a liberal yahoo in Portland yells before nearly getting his face eaten off by a Belgian Malinois named Lulu in “Dog,” a movie that not-so-secretly agrees with that sentiment, even as it has a laugh at the clueless animal lover’s expense.Lulu, it turns out, is a more complicated character than the one her human co-star, Channing Tatum, gets to play — which explains why it took three Malinoises to embody her on screen: one to do most of the “acting” (Britta), one to lie down (Lana) and one to look as incorrigibly homicidal as possible, like she could rip out your throat or murder Al-Qaeda, if necessary (that would be Zuza). But Tatum had the much tougher job, trying to disappear into the skin of a battle-scarred ex-U.S.

There’s one thing about getting ready to film “Magic Mike” Channing Tatum has not missed.

Channing Tatum is the cover star for VMAN magazine‘s spring/summer issue, and he has never looked hotter! For the spread, which you can see here, the actor-producer, 41, showed off his impeccable bod, shot by Dutch photography duo Inez and Vinoodh and styled by George Cortina. For the artsy black-and-white cover shot, Channing laid by a pool in nothing but a small black speedo, showcasing his exceptionally chiseled physique.

Channing Tatum from turning up the heat. As the cover star of ’s newly unveiled spring/summer issue, the  actor bared almost all as he stripped down to a Speedo poolside and, in one shot, just a sweater wrapped around his waist. While Tatum channeled his modeling days for the sexy shoot, he opened up about how his own personal style has evolved, including with the help of his girlfriend, Zoë Kravitz. «It has been a journey,» he told former  co-star, Jonah Hill, who interviewed him for the issue.

dog to his funeral, opens in theaters. It will be quickly followed-up next month with another film starring Tatum, “The Lost City,” a comedy with Sandra Bullock.But as Tatum reenters the spotlight, he says he never really meant to disappear in the first place.“I didn’t step away like ‘I’m out of here,’” says Tatum.In the last five years, Tatum launched the touring stage show “Magic Mike Live” and penned a children’s book inspired by his 8-year-old daughter, Everly.

Channing Tatum is back with a very different partner in the new comedy “Dog.” The MGM release stars Tatum as a former Army Ranger with one goal: attending another soldier’s funeral. He’s joined by a Belgian Malinois that complicates everything while changing how the grieving veteran sees life itself.

Channing Tatum’s abs and Brad Pitt’s heroism in “The Lost City” teaser have landed a commercial spot during Sunday’s big game.

No tissues needed! Channing Tatum offered reassurance that his new film will not follow in Marley and Me’s tragic footsteps.

At one time, Channing Tatum and filmmaking partner Reid Carolin attempted to make a superhero flick set within the world of the popular “X-Men” franchise focusing on Cajun team member, Gambit. The superhero film was expected to tackle the charming mutant’s origins in New Orleans during his time with the Guild of Thieves.

Most people like to keep the ending of their movies top secret when promoting them on talk shows, but not Channing Tatum.