Channing Tatum Decries Streaming's Toll on Movie Quality

In a recent interview, acclaimed actor Channing Tatum has shared his concerns about the state of the movie industry, which he believes has been "turned upside down" by the rise of streaming platforms. Tatum, known for his roles in films like 21 Jump Street, Logan Lucky, and the Magic Mike franchise, says the shift in consumer habits towards watching new releases at home has left Hollywood in a state of flux.

While Tatum acknowledges that streaming has caused disruption, including incentivizing actors to take on "bad" films for the money, he sees a silver lining. The 45-year-old actor believes the current upheaval will ultimately lead to something positive, as the streamers "came in for a reason, and it had to change, it had to morph."

Tatum also revealed one of the "biggest mistakes" of his career was turning down Guillermo del Toro's version of Beauty and the Beast, in which he was set to play the Beast. The actor had just welcomed his daughter Everly and was busy with another project, leading him to reject the opportunity to work with the acclaimed filmmaker. Tatum expressed regret, stating that del Toro's take on the classic fairy tale would have been "the sickest movie ever."

Despite the challenges posed by the streaming revolution, Tatum remains hopeful that the disruption will ultimately lead to a better future for the movie industry. The actor is determined to "give [his] money to the good movies" and is eager to see how the landscape will continue to evolve in the years to come.