Washington [USA], actor Channing Tatum has reignited interest in a once-proposed but yet-to-be-realized Hollywood blockbuster crossover: a merger of the popular franchises '21 Jump Street' and ' Men in Black'.
In a recent interview obtained by Deadline, Tatum expressed fervent enthusiasm for the project, stating it as the "best script" he has ever found for a possible third installment of the '21 Jump Street' series.
Initially teased during the 2014 Sony email leak and dubbed 'MIB 23', the crossover concept would have seen Tatum and co-star Jonah Hill, known for his roles in the action comedy series, transitioning to kingdom of extraterrestrial adventures. within the 'Men in Black' universe.
"There's a project that was written and it's still the best script I've ever read for a third movie," Tatum revealed to ComicBook.com, reflecting on the script written by '21 Jump Street' creators Phil Lord and Chris Miller. , reported Term.
Despite the promising material, the project faced significant challenges and ultimately its development stalled in 2019 due to bureaucratic obstacles.
Speaking about the obstacles preventing the crossover from happening, Tatum cited complex "above the line" issues in Hollywood decision-making.
However, his determination to see the project become a reality remains firm. "It is very difficult to do it and we have been trying to do it," he acknowledged, while he was optimistic about the future of 'MIB 23'.
"I'm going to put on some juju and say that I would love to see '23 Jump Street,'" Tatum stated, emphasizing his desire to collaborate once again with Jonah Hill and recreate the playful chemistry that defined his previous films, reported Deadline.
In the planned crossover, Tatum and Hill's characters would have integrated perfectly into the 'Men in Black' organization as its new recruits, mixing the irreverent humor of '21 Jump Street' with the supernatural intrigue of 'Men in Black'.
According to Deadline, original 'Men in Black' stars Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones were not slated to play major roles in the crossover, as outlined in previous discussions during the project's development.
Notably, efforts to expand the '21 Jump Street' universe have included a female-led spin-off titled 'Jump Street: Now For Her Pleasure,' directed by screenwriters Wendy Molyneux and Lizzie Molyneux-Loeglin.
The spinoff was reportedly intended to feature talents like Zendaya, Awkwafina, and Tiffany Haddish.
In a recent interview obtained by Deadline, Tatum expressed fervent enthusiasm for the project, stating it as the "best script" he has ever found for a possible third installment of the '21 Jump Street' series.
Initially teased during the 2014 Sony email leak and dubbed 'MIB 23', the crossover concept would have seen Tatum and co-star Jonah Hill, known for his roles in the action comedy series, transitioning to kingdom of extraterrestrial adventures. within the 'Men in Black' universe.
"There's a project that was written and it's still the best script I've ever read for a third movie," Tatum revealed to ComicBook.com, reflecting on the script written by '21 Jump Street' creators Phil Lord and Chris Miller. , reported Term.
Despite the promising material, the project faced significant challenges and ultimately its development stalled in 2019 due to bureaucratic obstacles.
Speaking about the obstacles preventing the crossover from happening, Tatum cited complex "above the line" issues in Hollywood decision-making.
However, his determination to see the project become a reality remains firm. "It is very difficult to do it and we have been trying to do it," he acknowledged, while he was optimistic about the future of 'MIB 23'.
"I'm going to put on some juju and say that I would love to see '23 Jump Street,'" Tatum stated, emphasizing his desire to collaborate once again with Jonah Hill and recreate the playful chemistry that defined his previous films, reported Deadline.
In the planned crossover, Tatum and Hill's characters would have integrated perfectly into the 'Men in Black' organization as its new recruits, mixing the irreverent humor of '21 Jump Street' with the supernatural intrigue of 'Men in Black'.
According to Deadline, original 'Men in Black' stars Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones were not slated to play major roles in the crossover, as outlined in previous discussions during the project's development.
Notably, efforts to expand the '21 Jump Street' universe have included a female-led spin-off titled 'Jump Street: Now For Her Pleasure,' directed by screenwriters Wendy Molyneux and Lizzie Molyneux-Loeglin.
The spinoff was reportedly intended to feature talents like Zendaya, Awkwafina, and Tiffany Haddish.
