Hollywood star Channing Tatum is famous for his roles in “Magic Mike,” “21 Jump Street, and the unforgettable blockbuster movie G.I. Joe. During a recent interview, the popular actor made a shocking confession about Dwayne Johnson’s successful venture. G.I. Joe’s film franchise has been a monumental success, amassing a total net worth of an astonishing $100 million.

He revealed his unapologetic statement about his true feelings towards the blockbuster G.I. Joe franchise. Tatum shed light on the pressure he had and why he acted in the film.

Tatum confesses not wanting to do the movie

Time and now Tatum has spoken his heart out in different interviews about G.I. Joe. Recalling the circumstances of his signing the film during a Vanity Fair lie detector test video, he explained, “The first one I passed on seven times, but they had an option on me and I had to do the movie”.

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Reflecting on the root cause of him doing a three-picture deal, he continued further, “Look, I’ll be honest. I f**king hate that movie. I hate that movie. I was pushed into doing that movie. From ‘Coach Carter,’ they signed me to a three-picture deal…”

Tatum recalled being a young actor. A three-picture deal is a huge deal and the actor revealed his perspective then. He admitted that he saw it as a gateway for future prospects in the industry and more opportunities. The actor’s aspirations clashed with the studio’s plans when they reached out to him and offered the movie.

G.I. Joe: Retaliation was released in 2013. The action-packed sequel took audiences on a ride with its spectacular stunts, intense battle, and Dwayne Johnson’s power packed performance. The second installment subsequently introduced Dwayne Johnson as a prominent actor who went out to achieve great financial success.

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The sequel of G.I. Joe Retaliation amassed an impressive $375 million globally, solidifying the series’ commercial viability. The Rock was also associated with the production of the franchise.

Dwayne Johnson embraces his journey as a producer

Dwayne Johnson is the biggest movie star in the world. But unlike many actors that reach his level, he does so much more than make movies. He is a champion of mental health and is also associated with various healthcare campaigns.

Johnson, after his successful acting debut and leaving a mark on Hollywood, also turned into a producer with his Seven Bucks Productions.

With his production company, Johnson has produced many of the most recent films that he’s starred in. However, you’ll also see Seven Bucks involved in many other productions that aren’t directly related to The Rock’s on-screen career.

Many of his successful ventures include Black Adam, Red Notice, Fast X, Jumanji, G.I. Joe Retaliation, Mummy Returns, Moana and many more. His movies have been extremely successful and loved by the audience.

His upcoming productions include sequels to Fast X, Moana, and Red One. What do you make of Tatum’s comments revolving around the GI Joe franchise? Let us know in the comments section below.

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