URGENT UPDATE: Channing Tatum just revealed he deeply regrets not taking the role of The Beast in Guillermo del Toro’s envisioned adaptation of Beauty & the Beast. In an exclusive interview with Vanity Fair, Tatum expressed that passing on the role is “one of the biggest mistakes of my career,” highlighting the emotional weight of this missed opportunity.
Speaking candidly, Tatum explained that he was initially excited about the project, which was set to feature the talented Emma Watson as Belle. However, personal circumstances influenced his decision to decline. At the time, his then-wife Jenna Dewan had just given birth to their daughter, and Tatum was overwhelmed with another demanding film, stating, “I was just in a place in my head that I was like, ‘I don’t think I can do this right now.’”
This revelation comes as fans of del Toro’s work are left wondering about the fate of the long-anticipated film. Del Toro, renowned for his masterpieces like Pan’s Labyrinth, was attached to the project for Warner Bros. in the early 2010s but exited in 2014. Tatum noted that del Toro “[has] a billion things he wants to do,” which adds to the uncertainty surrounding this adaptation.
As del Toro prepares for the release of his upcoming film Frankenstein on Netflix in November 2023, fans are eager to see what creative direction he will take next. Meanwhile, Tatum is busy with multiple projects, including the highly anticipated Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars, as well as the thriller Josephine.
Despite the missed opportunity, Tatum remains optimistic about collaborating with del Toro in the future, expressing hope that they will work together one day. The excitement surrounding potential collaborations and the eventual release of del Toro’s projects keeps fans engaged and eager for updates.
As developments unfold, audiences are left to ponder what might have been, as Tatum reflects on the impact of his choices and the powerful storytelling that del Toro brings to the screen. Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
