Roofman is an upcoming American crime drama film directed by Derek Cianfrance and starring Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, Ben Mendelsohn, Peter Dinklage, Uzo Aduba, Juno Temple and LaKeith Stanfield.
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| Directed by | Derek Cianfrance |
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| Distributed by | Miramax (through Paramount Pictures) |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film will be released in the United States on October 3, 2025, by Paramount Pictures.
Premise
editThe film is a biopic of the fugitive Jeffrey Manchester, a former United States Army Reserve officer, known colloquially as Roofman due to his propensity to steal from branches of McDonald's after entering their premises via the roof and evaded capture from police by hiding in the roof of a Toys "R" Us store.[1]
Cast
edit- Channing Tatum as Jeffrey Manchester
- Kirsten Dunst as Leigh Wainscott
- Ben Mendelsohn
- Peter Dinklage
- Uzo Aduba
- Juno Temple
- LaKeith Stanfield
- Melonie Diaz
- Molly Price
- Lily Collias
- Emory Cohen
- Tony Revolori
Production
editThe project was announced in February 2024 with Derek Cianfrance as director from a script he wrote alongside Kirt Gunn. Dylan Sellers and Chris Parker will produce through the Limelight production company alongside Jamie Patricof and Lynette Howell Taylor. Channing Tatum is set to play Roofman.[2] Ben Mendelsohn and Kirsten Dunst joined the cast in September 2024.[3][4] In October 2024, Miramax acquired distribution rights to the project, with its parent Paramount Pictures distributing on its behalf in the United States and select international territories, with Peter Dinklage, Uzo Aduba, Juno Temple, LaKeith Stanfield, Molly Price, Melonie Diaz, Lily Collias, Emory Cohen, and Tony Revolori joining the cast.[5][6][7]
Principal photography began on October 24, 2024, in Gastonia, North Carolina,[8] and it is expected to wrap in December.[9]
Release
editIn late October 2024, the film was scheduled for a theatrical release in the United States on October 3, 2025.[10]
References
edit- ^ Wiseman, Andreas; Grobar, Matt (February 8, 2024). "Channing Tatum To Star In True Crime Movie 'Roofman' For Derek Cianfrance, FilmNation & CAA Media Finance Launching Hot Pic For EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ Gonzalez, Umberto (February 8, 2024). "Derek Cianfrance to Direct Channing Tatum in 'Roofman'". Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ Vardhan, Harsh (September 26, 2024). "Ben Mendelsohn Joins Channing Tatum in 'Roofman'". thecinemaholic. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (September 30, 2024). "Kirsten Dunst Joins Channing Tatum In True Crime Movie 'Roofman' From Director Derek Cianfrance". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Kroll, Justin; Fleming, Mike Jr (October 2, 2024). "Miramax Lands Distribution Rights To Derek Cianfrance's Next Film 'Roofman' Starring Channing Tatum And Kirsten Dunst". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (October 21, 2024). "Peter Dinklage Joins Channing Tatum In 'Roofman' From Derek Cianfrance And Miramax". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (October 31, 2024). "Uzo Aduba, Ben Mendelsohn, LaKeith Stanfield & Juno Temple Among Final Additions To Miramax And Paramount's True Crime Pic 'Roofman'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
- ^ Collins, Chloe (October 29, 2024). "How long Gaston residents can expect to see cameras rolling in the area". Retrieved October 30, 2024.
- ^ Geisinger, Gabreilla (August 16, 2024). "'Roofman' starring Channing Tatum to film in North Carolina this autumn". Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ Rubin, Rebecca (October 30, 2024). "Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst Movie 'Roofman' Sets Fall 2025 Release Date". Variety. Retrieved October 30, 2024.