Is Channing Tatum The New Mark Wahlberg?

Speaking of reverse engineering, it looks like Channing Tatum has unlocked the secrets of Mark Wahlberg’s success. Their careers bear striking similarities.

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Is Channing Tatum The New Mark Wahlberg?
Stacy Lambe

1. Be an underwear model

2. Garner critical acclaim early by starring in a gritty New York drama

(A Guide To Recognizing Your Saints / The Basketball Diaries)

3. Co-star with Charlize Theron

(Battle In Seattle, The Yards / The Italian Job)

4. Get paid to fight people

(Fighting / The Fighter)

5. Appear in a crime thriller

(Public Enemies / The Departed)

6. Be up for the same roles

7. Parody oneself on Saturday Night Live

8. Star in a film based on a true story

(The Vow / Invincible)

9. Make a buddy cop film

(21 Jump Street / The Other Guys)

10. Strip down on camera

(Magic Mike / Boogie Nights)

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