Channing Tatum Ends Physically Demanding 'Fat Roles' After Extreme Weight Shifts

The actor cites health and aging as reasons for stepping away from roles requiring drastic body transformations, following significant weight changes for recent films.

• Channing Tatum announced he will no longer take on roles requiring extreme weight changes, calling them too taxing on his body as he ages.
• The decision follows dramatic transformations for his upcoming films: bulking up to 235 pounds for 'Josephine' and slimming to 172 pounds for 'Roofman.'
• Tatum expressed gratitude to his genetics, chef, nutritionist, and trainer for helping him achieve these physical changes but noted the challenges in maintaining them.
• In 'Roofman,' Tatum portrays real-life fugitive Jeffrey Manchester, requiring him to achieve a lean physique for the role.
• This career shift aligns with broader industry conversations about actor health and sustainable practices in Hollywood.

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