Channing Tatum spotted suited up in leathers as filming for Isle of Man TT movie begins
Hollywood star Channing Tatum has been spotted filming the new Isle of Man TT movie, which he is also a producer of alongside Brad Pitt.
Channing Tatum will play a starring role in the new Isle of Man TT movie, which has already begun filming at the iconic Mountain Course.
Tatum is also one of the film’s high-profile producers alongside Brad Pitt, with Reid Carolin acting as the director. This is not the first time that famous names from the big screen have attended major motorsport events in a participatory sense, as Pitt was previously involved with filming for the new F1 movie at Silverstone.
Filming for the new Isle of Man TT movie included Tatum walking through the paddock, which took place on Monday, May 25. There were also shots of Tatum sitting aboard a BMW in his full leathers and a Shoei helmet.
The film is very much based on the TT Races, however, it is part of a wide package that’s been picked up by Amazon MGM Studios, which also features a docuseries that was filmed during the 2024 Isle of Man TT Races.
Speaking about the new TT movie back in April, Paul Phillips, head of motorsport at the department for enterprise, said:
“The TT has an extraordinary story to tell, and what makes this so authentic is that filming begins at the event itself - capturing the real environment, with the real atmosphere, and against the backdrop of the Isle of Man.
“The reach of a project like this goes far beyond motorsport. It creates a new opportunity for the Isle of Man and a chance to connect the TT, and the place that makes it possible, with entirely new audiences around the world.”
Though spectators will have kept a keen eye on filming of the new movie, day one of the 2026 TT was overshadowed by a major incident that left one rider and eight spectators in hospital.
The incident occurred during free practice at Parliament Square, and following an investigation by TT organisers, it was confirmed at 10:00am on Tuesday, May 26, that fans will no longer be able to watch the race from that section of the course for the remainder of the event.
As part of today’s statement TT officials also said that the rider involved has been released from hospital. Six of the eight spectators have also been released, although the remaining two spectators are still receiving treatment.
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