"I was just scared": Channing Tatum on why he turned down Ryan Gosling's part in 'Blue Valentine'

Washington DC [US], September 9 (ANI): Actor and film producer Channing Tatum recalled why he turned down a role in Derek Cianfrance 2010 drama Blue Valentine, reported People.

As I was just reminded, it was about 20 years ago that I did kind of one of my first real, I guess, acting roles, and Derek saw it and, and he believed in me, I think way before I ever believed in myself, said Tatum while accepting the Toronto International Film Festival Tribute Performer Award at the TIFF Tribute Awards, as per the outlet.

And that was why I think I couldnt go on that journey. I just ... I was just scared, he added, I was absolutely terrified of that role specifically, and I didnt go.

After looking at Tatum performance in the 2006 drama A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints, Cianfrance thought of casting him in his film. He got this physicality -- this body that can tell stories, said the director about the actor.

Tatum added, I think I blocked it out because I probably, on some level, regret it, he said. Looking back on that moment. I was scared of it, because I hadnt really lived it.

Blue Valentine is the story of a married couple -- Dean and Cindy -- that unravels throughout the course of the movie, which is told in a nonlinear fashion, according to People.

Tatum revealed that another reason why he turned down the intense role was because he hadnt been in a relationship like that at that time.

I didnt think I could do it. I was just starting to act, he said, adding that as he and Cianfrance began working together on Roofman, the director reminded me of that.

I was like, Yeah, I know. I definitely ... I wish I would have done it. But I think Ryan killed that, added Tatum. So I dont spiritually think that one was mine.

Roofman stars Tatum as real-life convict Jeffrey Manchester, who became notorious for robbing 45 McDonald restaurants and once evaded capture by secretly living in a Toys R Us store. It follows Manchester six-month stint hiding inside the store, including his falling in love with a divorced mom (Kirsten Dunst), according to People.

Roofman is in theatres on October 10. (ANI)

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