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Channing Tatum's Weight Loss Haunts Him in "Roofman"

9/4/2025

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Channing Tatum lost 68 pounds for the film "Roofman," affecting his mental health.
He experienced feelings of emptiness and sadness during this transformation, mirroring his character's loneliness.
Tatum portrays Jeffrey Manchester, a criminal who hides in a Toys R Us after escaping prison.
"Roofman" is scheduled for release on October 10, 2025.

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Story summary

Channing Tatum lost 68 pounds for the film "Roofman," affecting his mental health.
He experienced feelings of emptiness and sadness during this transformation, mirroring his character's loneliness.
Tatum portrays Jeffrey Manchester, a criminal who hides in a Toys R Us after escaping prison.
"Roofman" is scheduled for release on October 10, 2025.