The Story Behind How Channing Tatum Got Involved In A Dancing Super Bowl Ad (And What He Hopes Anthony Hopkins Won’t Think)

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Last year, Sir Anthony Hopkins brought out his mascot-like side in one of the most amusing ads during Super Bowl LVIII. As we gear up to watch the Kansas City Chiefs face off against the Philadelphia Eagles on Fox (or tune into the Super Bowl without cable), we’re eagerly anticipating more laugh-out-loud commercials. If you’re excited about Channing Tatum putting on a Magic Mike show with Ryan Reynolds’ soccer team, then you share my enthusiasm, and you’re in for a treat at this event scheduled for 2025. While the story behind Tatum’s ad appearance is fascinating, the actor has expressed some worries regarding his predecessor.

Channing Tatum Was Nervous To ‘Make A Fool’ Of Himself In Front Of Wrexham Team

Besides Channing Tatum unexpectedly joining the cast of Deadpool & Wolverine during the previous summer, Ryan Reynolds, co-owner of Wrexham AFC along with Rob McElhenny, also brought in players Paul Mullin and Ollie Palmer for brief roles. Little did they know that this wouldn’t be their final joint venture! Tatum revealed to The Athletic that he was still apprehensive about how the footballers would respond to the Stōk Cold Brew shoot, despite having flown in early to catch a game and spend time with the team. He mentioned: “I was worried about how they’d take it…

As a movie enthusiast stepping into unfamiliar territory, I couldn’t shake off the jitters, knowing full well that the next day I would need to put myself out there in front of these seasoned professionals. The anticipation hung heavy, for it could have gone either way – they might have dismissed me as an amateur American actor intruding on their domain. After all, this is their passion, their craft, and they were delivering an exceptional performance this season. I was unsure about the atmosphere that awaited me, but to my pleasant surprise, they turned out to be nothing short of delightful.

It appears that things turned out splendidly, taking into account they had a relatively short time of 30-45 minutes to work with the players prior to practice. Have a look at the advertisement below, which was shared by Ryan Reynolds before Super Bowl LIX:

Things seemed to go smoothly, considering they only spent 30-45 minutes with the players before starting practice. Take a peek at the commercial below that Ryan Reynolds posted ahead of Super Bowl LIX:

Amazed at how those athletes managed to maintain their composure with Channing Tatum performing acrobatics and slides all around them? It was particularly impressive from Steven Fletcher, the soccer player who found himself face-to-face with Tatum as he emphasized the significance of eye contact. Tatum appeared satisfied with their performances too, expressing his approval. He stated:

In a more casual tone, the sentence could be rephrased as follows: “They were really skillful at hiding their emotions, so much so that it made me wonder if they still liked me.

In addition to Channing Tatum, others also shared his apprehension about his popularity with the Stōk Cold Brew, as the “Blink Twice” actor was well aware that he had to live up to some colossal expectations akin to Wrex the Dragon’s.

Channing Tatum Is Concerned About Anthony Hopkins’ Reaction To His Super Bowl Commercial

It might seem unusual to see Anthony Hopkins, a renowned actor known for his serious roles like Hannibal Lecter, wearing the big red head of Wrex the Dragon in last year’s Super Bowl commercial. However, there’s no denying that he brought a certain weight to the role. Channing Tatum is aware of this, and he wonders how Hopkins will react when he sees him dancing around the locker room, as he pondered privately.

I’m rather ashamed, I fervently wish Sir Anthony Hopkins won’t catch sight of this and think, “Is this the one stepping into my role?

Channing Tatum was spared from wearing the mascot suit, which might save him from showing any outtakes to the Welsh actor if Tatum values his opinion. However, should there be any outtakes, feel free to share them with me! Tatum once shared a minor incident that occurred during a scene where he was dancing around the team’s medical supplies, jokingly saying:

Initially, I found myself taking an unexpected tumble from the table. Prior to recording, they had shown me what appeared to be a simple piece of furniture. I recall thinking, “This isn’t a table – I don’t know what I’m supposed to do on this!” Sure enough, my misgivings proved correct as I lost my balance and tumbled off. The result was a burst of laughter from everyone present.

Again, I plead, we need outtakes.

During Super Bowl LIX on February 9, we’ll be treated to one of many fantastic advertisements. While some might solely focus on watching Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s halftime performance, I’m eagerly anticipating the comedy in the commercials – particularly if they can surpass the laugh-out-loud traumatic spoof of E.T., starring Tim Robinson and Sam Richardson. Oh, and let’s not forget about the actual football game too!

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2025-02-09 00:38