‘Dear John,’ the latest movie based on a novel by Nicholas Sparks (of ‘The Notebook’ fame) stars Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried playing what they play best. He plays a rough and tumble solider called back into service in Iraq, while she plays a damsel-y Juliet to his Romeo. Oh…and they’re both beautiful.
Spec: You guys are both playing pretty important roles which are representative of what many couples are currently going through. How do you guys feel about playing these roles and have these roles had an impact on you?
Tatum: This is my third soldier role now and G.I. Joe wasn’t a representation of a soldier in real life but you know, Stop Loss was, and I’ve gotten to know a lot of soldiers in real life. It’s in no way, shape, or form in my head at all that what I do makes me understand a soldier because I don’t think me or anyone else that is not in the army will ever know what it’s like to be a soldier. I can’t imagine being away from the person I love for that long, two weeks is just ridiculous; I seriously am awed by people that do it.
Seyfried: I really appreciate the sacrifices they’re making especially leaving their loved ones. Not only risking your life but also risking what you have here and I think it’s great that these couples try to make it work no matter what, no matter where one goes, and I think it’s a beautiful thing because you know that it’s real.
Spec: Have you ever received a Dear John letter of any sort or a just a love letter in general? (more…)