Channing Tatum has expressed concerns about the current state of the film industry, highlighting difficulties in creating quality content. His candid remarks touch on how changes brought by streaming platforms have complicated the movie-making process.
Discussing this topic on the show Hot Ones, Tatum expanded on a prior statement he made to Variety, saying,
“The streamers came in and effed up the industry a bit – for good and for bad. The studios are confused; the streamers are confused.”
Complexities Behind Film Production in the Streaming Era
Tatum explained that when actors are asked to participate in a movie or filmmakers try to get projects off the ground, the process now feels fraught with uncertainty.
“I think now, when you get asked to do a movie, or you’re trying to get a movie made, it’s a very confused pipeline of possibilities,”
he said. He went on to describe how the incentives sometimes favor producing mediocre content merely to generate revenue instead of focusing on excellence.
“And 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 fucking people that actually get to see these things and the people that I want to see these movies, the person that I was when I was a kid, and I want good movies. I’m like, ‘Man, I want to give my money to the good movies.’ It’s such an upside down moment,”
Tatum shared.
Hope for Positive Change Amid Industry Disruption
Despite his frustrations, Tatum remains cautiously optimistic about the evolution underway. He stated,
“But I do believe that the disruption is going to lead to something good. I do believe that. I do believe that the streamers came in for a reason, and it had to change, it had to morph.”
Return as Gambit in the Upcoming Avengers: Doomsday
Channing Tatum is set to reprise his role as Gambit in next year’s highly anticipated Marvel film Avengers: Doomsday. He first appeared as this character in surprise cameos during Deadpool and Wolverine, moments that were widely praised by audiences. Speaking about the new movie, he expressed awe at its scale and quality, saying,
“[Marvel] set a bar for themselves every movie and they beat it every single movie. As I was reading I was like, ‘No, how are they going to do this?!’ You’re just not ready… It’s gonna make your brains ooze out of your ears.”
Star-Studded Cast and Marvel Universe Connections
The cast of Avengers: Doomsday features a mix of returning X-Men actors like Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellan, alongside familiar Marvel Cinematic Universe figures such as Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, and Chris Hemsworth. In addition, the casts from Fantastic Four and Thunderbolts will also appear, bringing together an impressive lineup for the next phase of Marvel storytelling.
What to Expect Next in the Marvel Franchise
Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled for release on December 18 next year. Leading up to this premiere, Marvel fans can look forward to many other upcoming movies and shows, all contributing to an expansive cinematic universe that continues to evolve and captivate audiences worldwide. Tatum’s candid reflections on the film industry highlight the ongoing challenges behind delivering such experiences but also hint at growth and transformation in this era of entertainment.
