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When you think of Channing Tatum you don't think of Roman soldiers and swords-and-sandals epic tales. You think of romance ("Dear John "), or action ("G.I. Joe "), or heck, even a dance movie like "Step Up. " But guess what? All those elements he learned from his previous movies came in handy when it comes to making
"The Eagle. " Tatum plays Marcus Aguila, a Roman soldier who will do anything to restore his father's reputation.

In this interview, we talked about:

• Why he chose to make "The Eagle "
• How director Kevin Macdonald's films influence his decision in joining the cast
• How he prepared for the role
• The biggest challenge in making "The Eagle"
• What went through his mind upon learning that the Roman soldiers would be played by Americans

Click here for my movie review of "The Eagle "

In 2nd-Century Britain, two men - master and slave - venture beyond the edge of the known world on a dangerous and obsessive quest that will push them beyond the boundaries of loyalty and betrayal, friendship and hatred, deceit and heroism.

• Genres: Action/Adventure, Art/Foreign, Drama and Adaptation
• Running Time: 1 hr. 54 min.
• Release Date: February 11th, 2011 (wide)
• MPAA Rating: PG-13 for battle sequences and some disturbing images.
• MPAA Rating: PG-13 for battle sequences and some disturbing images.

• Cast and Credits
• Starring: Jamie Bell, Channing Tatum, Mark Strong, Tahar Rahim, Donald Sutherland
• Directed by: Kevin MacDonald
• Produced by: Tessa Ross, Miles Ketley, Charles Moore