Is Channing Tatum's movie Dog based on a true story?

AFTER taking an extended break from the Hollywood scene, Channing Tatum has returned to the film industry with his directorial debut.

Dog exclusively hit theatres on Friday, February 18, 2022.

Channing Tatum made his directorial debut with the 2022 film Dog

Is Channing Tatum's movie Dog based on a true story?

The movie Dog is partially based on a true story.

Co-director and star of the film, Channing Tatum rescued a mix-breed dog named Lulu in 2008.

She lived with him for the last decade of her life, passing away from cancer in December of 2018.

The real Lulu was a Pitbull Catahoula mix while the fictional Lulu is portrayed by a Belgian Shepherd.

In the film, Channing's character Briggs and the dog take a long road trip loosely based on one the actor took with his dog while she was still alive.

"Lulu was my little shadow. She was everything. She was my best friend… She got cancer and she gave up a good fight," Channing said to People.

He continued: "Towards the end, I took her on a little road trip to Big Sur and we camped and watched the sun come up. It was everything that you probably imagined it to be."

In March of 2020, Channing took to his Twitter to write: "A little over a year ago I got back from a road trip where I said goodbye to my best friend. Now I'm making a movie inspired by her."

Who is Channing Tatum?

Born on April 26, 1980, Channing Tatum is a popular actor, producer, and newly-accredited director.

He made his film debut in the 2005 movie Coach Carter.

The following year, Channing rose to fame following his starring role in Step Up.

Throughout his career, Channing has starred in a multitude of movies, including: the Magic Mike franchise, the 21 Jump Street series, and the live-action G.I. Joe films.

He has also appeared in She's the Man, Dear John, The Dilemma, White House Down, Foxcatcher, The Hateful Eight; Hail, Caesar!, and Logan Lucky.