Channing Tatum Performs His Own Stunts In Hilarious Behind-The-Scenes Moment

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Channing Tatum is really doing his own stunts in the upcoming action-comedy ‘Roofman,’ as shown in a behind-the-scenes video where the actor goes down in a manner that made the crew concerned. The teaser clip illustrates Tatum’s commitment to physical stunts and it is in connection with the movie’s digital release, which will have more than 45 minutes of extra content.

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A brief and enigmatic voiceover at the start of the clip talks about a “friend” who has “former headquarters” and creates a playful atmosphere before abruptly switching to the main action: Channing Tatum is sprinting on top of a roof and then he gently drops himself on the safety mat. The actor’s readiness to take on comedy through physical means is instantly perceived—and reportedly even the crew wasn’t entirely prepared to encounter how much Tatum would be involved in the bit.

A person who commented and asserted that he was a background actor during the filming gave an account of the incident in depth. “We were working as background and saw Channing do that at the time,” he recounted. “We assumed that he would only do it once until we heard the crew asking if he was okay! The close-up makes it even more humorous.” This behind-the-scenes access suggests that Tatum’s stunt was so convincing that at one time it really worried the crew, blurring the line between staged action and genuine fear.

The physical comedy was obviously very attractive to the audience, with many of them talking about Tatum’s irresistible and loud laughter right after the fall was executed perfectly. “He is so skilled and that laughing sound—oh my God,” was a comment from one person that echoed the general impression that Tatum’s cheerful approach to stunt work is what makes the clip very attractive. Another one simply said, “You made me laugh @channingtatum,” while adding a crying-laughing emoji to highlight the humorous aspect of the video.

The professionals gave their praise coming from the inside of the industry. A stunt man wrote, “This was so perfect! @channingtatum nailed it!” using the jargon in the stunt world that indicates a skillful and well-executed move. The response “you nailed it!👏🏻” from another account shows acknowledgment from someone who associates the technical skill involved in what appears to be a simple fall.

Comments about the whole movie were left by remote viewers too, and a French-speaking user among them categorized it as “très drôle et très émouvant aussi” (very funny and very moving too). A viewer from Russia gave a more discerning critique: “I have seen the film already and can say it is very cool cinema, I am pleased with both the story and the actors’ performances. I highly recommend­ it to everyone.” Such feedback from various countries suggests that the film is not only attractive to Tatum’s stunt but also has a broad audience.

The film’s marketing strategy of putting the emphasis on practical stunts through the promos indicates that it is a profitable venture in the summer of movie sales, as the behind-the-scenes videos even made some viewers to claim the movie as their next must-watch. “Den gucken wir definitiv,” a German user wrote (“We are definitely watching that”) and tagged a friend to share the new discovery.

However, not all responses were positively inclined. A viewer whose expectations were not met stated, “Lol this was a very annoying movie, but he got what he deserved. It’s really funny that a person can be so stupid and boring in real life.” The mixed review—likely directed to Tatum’s character rather than the actor himself—suggests that even negative feedback acknowledges the effectiveness of the physical comedy.

The promotional clip’s uniqueness derives from its capacity to simultaneously reveal multiple aspects of Tatum’s character: his willingness to undertake strenuous work, his humor sense, and his clear pleasure in the filming process. Besides the 45 minutes of extra content being promoted, the studio evidently understands the need to show rather than tell when it comes to proving a star’s dedication to his role.

The incident is a representation of the modern trend in action-comedy marketing where the stars underscore their real participation in the stunts. This is, indeed, in sharp contrast to CGI-heavy productions where the actors, although present, might still be more detached from the physical action. Tatum’s past experience as a dancer has always influenced his physical performances, nevertheless, this rooftop fall exhibits a completely different type of bodily control—one that makes dangerous-looking stunts appear effortless while maintaining the rhythm of the comedy.

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As one onlooker succinctly remarked, “Somebody is having a childhood goodtime”—this sums up the reason why the behind-the-scenes moment is so effective. A movie star is not only working but also having fun. At the same time, he is also inviting the audience to join that playful energy. For those who are still undecided about purchasing the digital release, that very moment when Tatum laughs after the fall might just be the convincing factor.