According to an exclusive report, Amazon Studios has emerged victorious in a bidding war that kicked off before the holiday season over Channing Tatum’s next starring project, titledRed Shirt. This is the latest project of many in line for Tatum, who is represented by CAA, and Jacobson, Teller.
Channing Tatum has been a staple of the Hollywood scene for a long time, making his film debut in 2005 and getting his breakout role just one year later with 2006’sStep Up.Since then, the star has gone on to be one of the most successful names in the business, starring in big projects like theMagic Mikefranchise,the21 Jump Streetfranchise,and both of the more recentG.I. Joeadaptations, as well asseveral underappreciated movies. Most recently, he has lent his star power to the projectRed Shirt,which he will both star in and produce via his Free Association company.
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Tatum’s involvement led to a bidding war, in whichDeadlineexclusively reports that Amazon Studios has come out on top, beating out competition from the likes of Netflix, Universal, Sony, and Paramount to secure the project. The acquisition is being described as one of the biggest sales of the year and is another feather to the cap of the company responsible for outbidding HBO to acquire the rights to adaptLord of the Ringsand createThe Rings of Power, which recentlystarted filming for its second seasonahead of the conclusion of the first installment.
Red Shirtis an original idea pitched by Simon Kinberg, and has 87 North producers Kelly McCormick and David Leitch attached, with Leitch also set to direct the project. While there aren’t many plot details available about the project, many early reports describe it as an international spy thriller, which fits in quite nicely as some ofChanning Tatum’s best performancesinvolve roles in adjacent genres. While generally seen as a comedic actor, Tatum has shown a versatility that is sure to comfort those going intoRed Shirtwith high hopes for another stellar performance.
Tatum has been exceptionally busy and in demand recently, taking on a role in Zoe Kravitz’s directorial debutP Island,while prior 2022 projectsDogandThe Lost Cityare still being praised as successes. Also coming up for the star is a role reprisal for one of his most well-known roles, withTatum baring his soul in the trailer forMagic Mike’s Last Dance,the third movie in the Magic Mike franchise.WhetherRed Shirtwill become as fondly discussed as the other project under Tatum’s belt remains to be seen, but Amazon Studios certainly thinks it has the potential.
