Hunky Hollywood icon, Channing Tatum, first fell in love with New Orleans when he was here working on the new movie “21 Jump Street”. During filming, Tatum had the opportunity to work with actor and comedian Jonah Hill, as well as local talent including Brett Lapeyrouse and Andrea Frankle. But after wrapping for the picture, Channing still couldn’t let go of the Crescent City. In a recent phone interview he gushed about his appreciation for NOLA saying, “I love the spirit of New Orleans… the Bourbon Street area, Frenchmen, everything. It’s just such a vibrant place”.

So despite his residence in L.A., Tatum will be opening a bar on the world-famous Bourbon Street to help him stay connected to this city that he loves. The bar, called “Saints & Sinners” is currently under renovations, but plans to open in just a few months! No official statement has been made about how much time the actor will get to spend at this new establishment, but it will definitely keep him connected with all things NOLA. It is exciting to see that it isn’t just the film opportunities that have celebrities flocking to New Orleans. The character of this city is so addictive that famed actors like the Jolie-Pitts, Sandra Bullock, Nicholas Cage, John Goodman, and now Channing Tatum just can’t stay away!  

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