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Recognized for identified his live-action and animated components, Channing Tatum is exploring a brand new position behind the digital camera. The actor makes his directorial debut within the upcoming buddy-comedy movie “Canine,” which depicts the unlikely friendship between a former military ranger and a navy canine named Lulu.
Tatum, a fierce animal lover, shares a particular bond along with his onscreen canine costar, Lulu, which has led followers to surprise if the film relies on a real story. Whereas some points of “Canine” are impressed by components from Tatum’s life, it isn’t completely based mostly on actual occasions.
What Is “Canine” About?
The movie facilities on former US Military Ranger Briggs (Tatum), who’s tasked with the troublesome accountability of bringing Lulu, a navy Belgian malinois, to the funeral of Lulu’s former handler, Sergeant Rodriguez. Briggs takes on the job to earn again the respect of his higher-ups and reintegrate into the military, and the pair initially do not get alongside. Alongside the way in which, nevertheless, Briggs and Lulu develop a particular friendship and be taught vital classes from each other.
Is “Canine” Primarily based on a True Story?
Whereas it isn’t completely based mostly on a real story, components of “Canine” are impressed by Tatum’s life. Lulu, the Belgian malinois within the movie, is called after Tatum’s beloved late canine. A pitbull-catahoula combine, Lulu made her method to Tatum and his ex-wife, Jenna Dewan, from a canine pound in Alabama, per People. After Lulu died from most cancers in December 2018, Tatum posted on Instagram, “I will see you once more child lady. However you will all the time be with me. All the time.” Try an image of Lulu circa 2013 beneath.
What Is the Inspiration Behind “Canine”?
Whereas “Canine” is not based mostly on actual occasions, it is clear that Lulu’s passing impressed Tatum to make the movie. In keeping with Deadline, movie talks started as early as November 2019, practically one 12 months after Tatum misplaced Lulu. Tatus codirects the movie with Reid Carolin, the screenwriter behind “Magic Mike,” “Magic Mike XXL,” and “Magic Mike’s Last Dance,” additionally starring Tatum. The movie started manufacturing in early 2020, with Tatum sharing the information on Twitter and pay homage to Lulu. The actor wrote in a heartfelt publish, “Just a little over a 12 months in the past I obtained again from a highway journey the place I mentioned goodbye to my greatest buddy. Now I am making a film impressed by her.”
Just a little over a 12 months in the past I obtained again from a highway journey the place I mentioned goodbye to my greatest buddy. Now I’m making a film impressed by her. So proud to announce that DOG shall be launched by @MGM_Studios and in theaters subsequent Valentine’s Day weekend. pic.twitter.com/JXDqEy85JZ
— Channing Tatum (@channingtatum) March 2, 2020
Primarily based on the trailer — and Tatum’s private connection to the movie — “Canine” will tug at our heartstrings and go away us laughing and crying on the identical time. Catch “Canine” in theaters on Feb. 18, and watch the trailer beneath.
