Channing Tatum Calls Rejecting del Toro Beauty and Beast Role Biggest Career Mistake

Channing Tatum has revealed that turning down the role of the Beast in Guillermo del Toro's unmade retelling of "Beauty and the Beast" was the biggest mistake of his acting career. At the time, Tatum had just had a baby and was overwhelmed by another demanding film project with an incomplete script, leading him to feel he could not commit to the role. Despite the regret, the film was never produced, as del Toro moved on to other projects, including his latest fantasy epic "Frankenstein," which recently premiered to mixed critical reception. Tatum expressed admiration for del Toro, calling him a prolific creator, and hopes to collaborate with the three-time Oscar winner in the future. The actor shared these reflections during an interview promoting his new movie "Roofman," which debuted at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival and is set for U.S. release in October. This candid admission underscores the difficult decisions actors face balancing career opportunities with personal circumstances.