Channing Tatum claims he is working on a Ghost remake which will ‘change’ original

Channing Tatum is taking his love of classic movie romance Ghost With him as he works to revive Hollywood.

The 42-year-old Magic Mike’s Last Dance In a new interview, the star said that he is interested in playing the lead in a remake for the 1990 romance. Patrick Swayze The spirit of a murder victim who, through a psychic (Whoopi Goldberg), attempts to warn his surviving lover (Demi Moore) of a looming threat.

Tatum said, “We actually do have the rights.” Vanity Fair The publication’s cover story features a reference to Free Association, his production company. “Yeah, the rights are ours. Ghost.”

Mike Marsland/WireImage Channing Tatum is currently working to remake ‘Ghost.

According to the outlet, Tatum could be considered for the role of Swayze’s star.

He continued, noting that the original movie contained problematic stereotypes. “I think it has to be changed a little,” he stated. (EW reached out Tatum’s representative to get more information. Ghost remake.)

Tatum had not appeared in any major on-camera roles since 2017, but he reclaimed his lead man status in 2022. Tatum was starring alongside Sandra Bullock. The Lost City Also in Dog, which was also produced by the Free Association.

This book was published in July 1990. Ghost It became a cultural phenomenon and grossed over $500 million worldwide. In addition, it was nominated for a Best Picture Oscars award in 1991. Goldberg also received her first Academy Award.

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