Channing Tatum's upcoming film, titled Roofman, has received some great early reviews from critics and here's the true story behind it! Channing Tatum’s Roofman, based on the real-life criminal, Jeffrey Manchester, has debuted to stellar ratings, but the true story behind the crime is even more fascinating! The Channing Tatum film follows the time that Jeffrey Manchester lived near Toys “R” Us and his eventual capture by the police. Channing Tatum’s Roofman Debuts to Stellar RatingsA still from Roofman | Credits: High Frequency EntertainmentAnnounced back in February of 2024, Roofman had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2025 on September 6. ⛶ ⛶ ⛶×During his days of robbing McDonald’s at gunpoint, Jeffrey Manchester was apprehended and sentenced to 45 years of incarceration.