We sat down with LaKeith Stanfield and Juno Temple to talk about their roles in Roofman, the gripping new true-crime thriller directed by Derek Cianfrance and starring Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, and Peter Dinklage.
They shared their excitement about film festivals, the electric audience response, and the unique mix of suspense, romance, and humanity at the heart of Roofman.
The film tells the extraordinary true story of Jeffrey Manchester, an ex-Army Ranger turned roof-crawling robber who lived undetected in a Toys “R” Us while planning his heists.
Catch our exclusive interview as LaKeith and Juno reflect on what drew them to this project and why Roofman is one of the most talked-about films of the year.
The film stars Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, Ben Mendelsohn, LaKeith Stanfield, Juno Temple, Melonie Diaz, Uzo Aduba, Lily Collias, Jimmy O. Yang, and Peter Dinklage. It was directed by Derek Cianfrance.
The film will be released on the 3rd of October, 2025 in the UK. Sam Bateman asks the questions.
Plot:
Based on a true story, Roofman follows Jeffrey Manchester (Channing Tatum), a former Army Ranger and struggling father who resorts to robbing McDonald’s restaurants by cutting through their roofs. After escaping prison, he hides out in a Toys “R” Us for six months, undetected, while planning his next move. But when he falls for Leigh (Kirsten Dunst), a divorced mother, his secret life begins to unravel, sparking a suspenseful game of cat and mouse as his past threatens to catch up with him.
