Roofman trailer: Channing Tatum is an escaped felon dwelling in Toys R Us. Watch

Jun 25, 2025 09:33 PM IST

Here’s all you’ll want to know concerning the movie starring Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst, primarily based on the true story of Jeffrey Manchester.

The trailer for Channing Tatum-starrer Roofman, primarily based on the real-life story of felon Jeffrey Manchester, has been launched. The actor-producer has teamed up with director Derek Cianfrance for the gripping crime drama.

Channing Tatum as Jeffrey Manchester within the Roofman trailer

Roofman trailer launched

The movie facilities round Tatum’s portrayal of Jeffrey Manchester, a former Army Ranger and struggling father. He gained notoriety for robbing McDonald’s chains by slicing holes of their roofs – incomes him the nickname ‘Roofman’.

After escaping from jail, Jeffrey started a brand new life whereas hiding inside a Toys ’R’ Us retailer. There, he fell in love with a single mom who had two daughters. However, his prison previous continued to hang-out him, and a ultimate theft threatened to destroy his likelihood at redemption, Deadline reported.

Roofman: Cast, plot and all you’ll want to know

The first trailer of Roofman notes that the movie is “primarily based on a real story.” The occasions unfold over six months in 2004, when Jeffrey lived underneath the alias ‘John Zorn’ in a North Carolina neighborhood. Kirsten Dunst performs Leigh Wainscott, the divorced mom working on the retailer who falls for Tatum’s character.

Alongside Tatum and Dunst, the movie additionally options Ben Mendelsohn, LaKeith Stanfield, Juno Temple, Melonie Diaz, Uzo Aduba, Lily Collias and Jimmy O. Yang. According to a number of reviews, ‘Roofman’ sustained himself by breaking into greater than 60 McDonald’s retailers throughout his crime spree.

Earlier, Tatum advised Entertainment Weekly that he felt “a variety of strain” engaged on this movie, since he needed to painting an actual individual on display. The actor stated it was “unimaginable” to totally seize a real-life story in “90 minutes.”

Tatum added that he hopes Jeffrey likes the movie, noting that “he made some dangerous choices in his life.” “But he’s in all probability the primary one to let you know that. I simply discover him such a wonderful and unlucky soul. It breaks my coronary heart; he’s so sensible and alive, even on a telephone name,” Tatum stated.

Derek Cianfrance and Kirk Gunn have written the script, with manufacturing by Lynette Howell Taylor, Jamie Patricof, and Duncan Montgomery. Additionally, Tatum serves as an govt producer, alongside Cianfrance and Jonathan Montepare. Roofman is a Paramount Pictures function, produced in affiliation with Miramax, FilmNation Entertainment and Von Waaden Entertainment.

FAQs:

1. When will Roofman launch within the US?
The movie will hit screens on October 10.

2. Who is the Roofman?
Jeffrey Manchester, a former Army Ranger, was identified for robbing McDonald’s retailers by slicing holes of their roofs – incomes him the nickname ‘Roofman’.

3. Who stars in Roofman?
It stars Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, Ben Mendelsohn, Peter Dinklage and Uzo Aduba, amongst others.

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