US EditionChanning Tatum Plays Escaped Convict in 'Roofman'
NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES, JUN 24 – Jeffrey Manchester robbed 40 to 60 McDonald's locations by cutting through roofs before escaping prison and living undetected in a Toys 'R' Us for six months, inspiring the film Roofman.
- The movie Roofman, featuring performances by Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst, is scheduled for release in theaters on October 10, 2025.
- The movie tells the true story of Jeffrey Manchester, a former Army Ranger who escaped prison and committed a series of McDonald's robberies by gaining access through openings made in the rooftops.
- Directed by Derek Cianfrance with a script co-written by Cianfrance and Kirk Gunn, the film features a supporting cast including Peter Dinklage and was financed by Aperture Media Partners.
- Kirsten Dunst mentioned that creating a film this sincere is challenging without it feeling clichéd or manipulative, while Tatum acknowledged that Jeff has faced difficulties and poor choices in his life, something Jeff himself would admit.
- Miramax acquired distribution rights for the U.S., with Paramount Pictures distributing the film under their first look deal, indicating broad studio collaboration.
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