Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum officially set for '21 Jump Street' film
Phil Lord and Christopher Miller will direct for Columbia Pictures
Jonah Hill
Columbia Pictures officially announced on Wednesday (Dec. 2) that Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum are set to executive produce and star in the studio's big screen version of "21 Jump Street."
Hill has been attached to the project for a long time, writing the treatment for the film with Michael Bacall, who will write the final screenplay.
Tatum's involvement was first rumored last month, with HitFix's Drew McWeeny discussing likely roles for both actors based on an early draft of the script.
The feature adaptation of the 1987-1991 FOX hit will be directed by "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" helmers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. Neal Moritz will produce, with original series creator Stephen J. Cannell receiving a posthumous credit.
"Jonah helped create a smart and funny vehicle that is tailor-made for him and Channing," states Columbia Pictures President Doug Belgrad. "They are a perfect duo for this film and Phil and Chris have a terrific, accessible take on the material. We love how this movie has come together and are very excited to begin production this spring."
The original "21 Jump Street," which helped jumpstart the career of a young Peter DeLuise (also Johnny Depp), focused on a group of cops who are so fresh-faced that they're able to go undercover as high school and college students. It's expected that the film will have a similar premise.
Hill has most recently been seen in "Cyrus" and "Get Him to the Greek." He has "Moneyball" and "The Sitter" upcoming.
"Fighting" and "G.I. Joe" star Tatum has "The Eagle" opening in February, with "Haywire" and "The Vow" also heading for 2011 release.
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December 1, 2010 at 6:04PM EST Reply to Commenti'll pass,Jonah hill is obnoxious and channing Tatum is a wigger with downs syndrome..........
Suzie
December 1, 2010 at 6:56PM EST Reply to CommentYou've GOT to be kidding. Thanks for reminding me why I don't go to the movies any more.
Aye Aye
December 1, 2010 at 7:35PM EST Reply to CommentJohan Hill - Great choice.
Tatum Channing - Horrible.
This will definitely be a terrible idea.
damned-dirty-ape
December 2, 2010 at 4:39AM EST Reply to CommentHow Tatum keeps getting work is absolutely beyond me. The man has all the acting skills of a plank of wood. I haven't seen anything to prove otherwise.