Some background info first. Since announcing his divorce from Jenna Dewan in 2018, Channing's movie career was put on hold for three to four years by now. Most recently we finally saw his cameo performance in Ryan Reynolds' "Free Guy". During the last few years, he has been making decent money from Magic Mike Live shows around the world, settling his divorce with Dewan (not a smooth process), had a rebound relationship with British singer Jessie J for about two years, signed up with a new talent agency. Since the fall of 2020, he has published a children's book (which will probably be made into a movie), completed filming two movies - "DOG" (co-directed by him and Reid Carolin) and "The Lost City" with Sandra Bullock. Both movies are scheduled for release in the spring of 2022. So hopefully they can have commercial success.
Making a comeback is not easy in Hollywood, even you are a white male hunk. Anyway, in the last two weeks, we were blessed with Paparazzi photos of a hot new potential couple "Zanning" (Zoe Kravitz and Channing Tatum). The two were first rumored to be dating on January 2nd, 2021. At that time Zoe just filed for divorce on Dec. 23, 2020. Their publicists quickly shot down the dating rumor and claimed they were working on a project. On June 15th, we found out that Zoe would become a first-time director. She co-wrote a script titled "Pussy Island" and cast Channing to play the leading role - a philanthropist and tech mogul. More information about this project, please check this in-depth
article. Anyway, it seems Channing was attracted to this project because big studios would never cast him for such a role. Also I bet working with Zoe is another reason. Two months later, after Channing wrapped up filming on "The Lost City" in Dominican Republic, he declared that it was "time for all the things. Mine time. Getting back to me before the next creative adventure into someone and somewhere else. I am so happy and easy right now. Breathing and gonna indulge in this life I've been blessed with. Be easy."
Then BOOM!, starting from August 18th, he was photographed with Zoe Kravitz in NYC almost daily and even once in upstate New York (Saugerties, NY). Judging from social media reactions, most people are loving it because they do look good together. Channing has been through ups and downs in the last decade. For quite some time, his more traditional appeal has been mocked by newer generations because he seems to attract horny middle-aged women most. Even when he got back in shape while dating Jessie J, there were not such positive reactions. But look at them, aren't they hot?
Of course some are saying it is a
PR stunt. Well, both of them are single, if this type of
PR stunts are good for them personally and professionally, why not? It is not like they're hurting anyone, right? I am here for more Zanning. In the next few weeks, there will be more professional news from them. Zoe is the next onscreen Catwoman in the upcoming Batman movie starring Robert Pattinson. There was a screening, some DC fans are very hyped. Also last week Channing's "Dog" movie trailer was shown at Cinemacon, I hope the trailer will be available on social media soon. It is scheduled to be released on Feb. 18th, 2021.
I am excited for a joyride of Tatum 2.0. Good luck Chan!