Channing Tatum to Replace Chris Evans in Apple Original “Project Artemis”

Channing Tatum in the 2016 film “Hail, Caesar!” - Image via IMDB

18 JULY 2022 - Scarlet Johansson and Chris Evans will not be teaming up on Apple TV+ anytime soon. The two were supposed to star together in the Apple Original Ghosted, though Johansson had to back out due to scheduling issues. Then they were both signed to star in the sci-fi flick Project Artemis for the Cupertino-streamer. Now, Captain America’s got timing issues of his own.

A piece from Deadline says Evans is off the picture “due to scheduling conflicts with his upcoming pics Pain Hustlers and Big Red One.” Magic Mike and Logan Lucky star Channing Tatum is set to take his place.

Lead actors aren’t the title’s only shakeups. About a month ago the film’s planned director, Jason Bateman, amicably parted ways with the production over creative differences. He’s been replaced by Greg Berlanti. Better known as a writer and producer, Berlanti’s biggest turn as a director so far was the 2018 film Love, Simon.

No word on when production begins on Project Artemis, though Deadline thinks it’s likely to hit quick. Apple is said to have spent over $100 million on the movie. Once Tatum’s deal is finalized, Deadline says “the film will likely get fast-tracked into production.”