10 Movie Characters Who Were Killed Off Way Too Soon

It may seem like the dream job on the face of it, but even movie stars get frustrated with their work, and Channing Tatum is no different. The actor has been vocal in the past over just how much he hates G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.

Though Tatum was one of the better parts of the final product, he had previously passed on the role of Duke seven times and was forced to do the project only when threatened with legal action after signing a deal with Paramount following Coach Carter.

Thanks to the film's commercial success, a sequel was soon forthcoming, and Tatum was so against reprising his role that he demanded Duke be killed off. This happened 20 minutes into G.I. Joe: Retaliation, which satisfied Tatum and allowed Dwayne Johnson to step into the new leading role of Roadblock.

It's understandable that Tatum didn't want to involve himself in something he didn't believe was any good, and that kind of honesty and integrity is actually quite refreshing. However, as Duke, he still managed to put in a star performance; he was easily the best part of the first film, and the sequel missed him greatly.