Channing Tatum Josephine Sundance 2026: Why the Star Was 'Scared' of His Child Co-Star
Channing Tatum reveals his fears about working with a child actor in 'Josephine' during its Sundance 2026 premiere. Discover the emotional highlights from the Q&A.
Even for a Hollywood heavyweight, working with children can be a nerve-wracking experience. Channing Tatum admitted he was "so scared" while filming his latest drama, Josephine, which had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on Friday, January 23, 2026. According to Entertainment Weekly, the actor felt more like a concerned parent than a co-star during the production.
Channing Tatum Josephine Sundance 2026 Premiere Insights
The film follows the story of an 8-year-old girl who develops behavioral issues after witnessing a traumatic event. Tatum stars as Damien, the father, alongside Gemma Chan and newcomer Mason Reeves. During the post-screening Q&A, Tatum revealed his biggest fear wasn't his performance, but rather the emotional well-being of young Reeves. He constantly checked in on her, worried that she might mistake his onscreen anger for reality.
I was more concerned with her not thinking that I was actually mad at her. I was like, 'You know, I was just acting, right?'
An Emotional Debut for Mason Reeves
Despite Tatum's anxieties, Reeves—a first-time actress discovered at a farmer's market—handled the intense role with ease. She drew laughter from the crowd at the Eccles Theater when she responded to Tatum's concerns by saying, "He kept asking me about it, and I was like, I'm fine!" Tatum also shared that seeing the finished film for the first time was an emotional rollercoaster, noting he cried five, six, seven times during the screening.
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