Key Takeaways:
– Channing Tatum recently hinted at a possibility for the long-awaited 23 Jump Street movie.
– Despite earlier reports of a crossover with the Men in Black franchise being dismissed, Tatum remains hopeful.
– While bureaucratic obstacles have so far hindered its progress, the Magic Mike actor maintains the third film script is the best he's ever read.
– Tatum is eager to reprise his role alongside Jonah Hill and hopes to realise this project soon.
Channing Tatum's Optimistic Update on 23 Jump Street
Fans of the Jump Street film series have something to look forward to. In a recent press event, Channing Tatum gave an encouraging update on the possibility of the much-anticipated third film, 23 Jump Street. Although the Jump Street series hasn't been in the limelight lately, Tatum expressed his keen interest in reviving the franchise.
The actor plays a leading role alongside Jonah Hill as undercover cops posing as students in the hilarious action-comedy series. Their goal? Bust a drug ring operating within a high school. The series' first film, 21 Jump Street, was a solid hit. Its success led to a sequel, but rumors of a third movie being a crossover with the Men in Black franchise were quickly dispelled. Nevertheless, Tatum announced that he's still hopeful for the third film's progress.
The Illusive Crossover Movie With Men In Black
Once upon a time, reports of a crossover movie with the Men in Black took the internet by storm. Fans were thrilled by the thought of their favorite Jump Street cops mingling with Will Smith's iconic alien-hunting agents. Unfortunately, these rumors bit the dust almost as quickly as they surfaced.
Despite these setbacks, our favorite cops haven't given up just yet. Tatum shared his thoughts at the ComicBook press junket for his upcoming romantic comedy, Fly Me to the Moon.
The “Best Script” That Never Materialized
While discussing the various rumors surrounding the Jump Street series' future, Tatum exclaimed, “There is a project that was written and it's still the best script that I've ever read for a third movie.” That certainly piques interest, doesn't it? But what's stopping it from becoming a reality? According to Tatum, bureaucratic issues have been the main hurdle.
Despite these roadblocks, the actor affirms that he's putting in his best efforts to “get it done.” Though no certain guarantees were made, this certainly sounds like a promising start for the much-awaited sequel. Fans should remain hopeful, despite previous letdowns surrounding the series' future.
Tatum's Unyielding Hope For A Reunion With Jonah Hill
Despite facing numerous setbacks, Channing Tatum's hope for a possible 23 Jump Street has not diminished. In fact, he stated he would “love to see 23 Jump Street” and work again with Jonah Hill.
According to his statement, “You know what, I'm going to put some good juju out there and I'm going to say I would love to see 23 Jump Street. I would love to do it with Jonah, and Jonah, I know, wants to do it. We would love to just get to go play again.”
This means fans can hold onto a glimmer of hope for a reunion of their favorite goofy cop duo. The third installment of Jump Street might just be an even better blockbuster than its predecessors, if hopes transform into reality.
In the meantime, while no concrete dates or plans for 23 Jump Street are set, fans can revisit 21 Jump Street and 22 Jump Street on Netflix and keep an eye out for further updates.
