Channing Tatum Says Actors Are Pressured to Make Bad Movies for Money

Washington, D.C. – Channing Tatum recently shared his thoughts on the challenges actors face in Hollywood during an appearance on the YouTube series “Hot Ones.” The actor, promoting his upcoming film “Roofman,” expressed concern that the current state of the industry pressures actors to choose subpar roles just to make money.

Tatum explained that filmmakers today face a “confused pipeline” when trying to create new projects. He stated, “It really feels like, at times, that you’re incentivized to make bad things to get paid, rather than make something really, really good, for the f*****g people that actually get to see these things.” He reflected back to his younger self, saying he wants to create movies that resonate with audiences.

He added, “I’m like, ‘Man, I want to give my money to the good movies.’ It’s such an upside-down moment, but I do believe that the disruption is going to lead to something good.” Tatum believes the evolution brought on by streaming platforms, while confusing, is necessary for change.

During the episode, Tatum also humorously critiqued some of his earlier works. He dismissed his 2010 film “Dear John” as “such a generic” movie and downplayed his cameo in the upcoming “Deadpool & Wolverine,” stating, “I was in it for two seconds, so I don’t feel like a part of that.”

This is not Tatum’s first comment on Hollywood’s issues. Previously, he described how streaming services have created confusion in the film industry, stating, “The studios are confused; the streamers are confused,” and highlighted the pressure to create subpar films.

Tatum’s new film, “Roofman,” is set for release on October 10. He has several other upcoming projects, including “Kockroach” and “Dance Partners.”