Paramount Pictures dropped the trailer for Roofman on June 25, 2025, revealing Channing Tatum as Jeffrey Manchester – the real-life “Roofman” who escaped prison and secretly lived inside a Toys “R” Us for six months. The film, directed by Derek Cianfrance and co-written with Kirt Gunn, debuts in theaters on October 10, 2025.
Nicknamed for his method of robbing McDonald’s outlets by cutting through rooftops, Manchester goes on the run and hides in the toy store using the alias “Roofman”. While living off store goods and sneaking naps on children’s mattresses, he falls in love with Leigh (portrayed by Kirsten Dunst), a store employee. As feelings deepen, the life he’s carved threatens to collide with the manhunt closing in.
Channing Tatum admits the nude scene in Roofman was a comic yet nerve-wracking experience. Filmed in full view inside the store’s bathroom, he jokingly feared the directors would “see everything” resulting in anxious talk of post‑production edits. He called the scene both “funny and fun” and a “worst nightmare” due to the vulnerability of being fully nude on set.
Alongside Tatum and Dunst, Roofman boasts a dynamic ensemble that includes Peter Dinklage, LaKeith Stanfield, Juno Temple, Uzo Aduba, Ben Mendelsohn, and Jimmy O. Yang. The film is executive produced by Tatum and Cianfrance, known for his work on Blue Valentine.
Why “Roofman” Is Poised to Captivate
With its bizarre true-crime premise—a modern-day outlaw hiding out in a toy store—and a tension-filled mix of humor, suspense, and unexpected romance, Roofman promises to stand out this fall season.
Meanwhile, Roofman USA, a Michigan-based roofing contractor, recently announced an expansion of services across Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Woodhaven, and Mount Clemens. The family-owned business now offers full roof replacements backed by Michigan-made materials and a lifetime “no‑leak” guarantee. Though unrelated to the film, its strong presence underscores the diversity of the term roofman in current news.
