20 Essential Movie Performances That Will Define 2017

9. Channing Tatum - Statesman Secret Agent (Kingsman: The Golden Circle)

The Role: Tatum's character doesn't have an official name yet, but it seems that he's going to be playing Eggsy's (Taron Egerton) stetson-wearing, denim-clad American equivalent.

Why It'll Define 2017: Channing Tatum has been on a roll for quite some years now, fashioning out a fantastic niche for himself as an unexpectedly terrific comic actor, and this looks so perfectly within his wheelhouse.

Whether or not Tatum's character ends up being a stereotypical southern dimwit or something a little more surprising, there's so much comedic potential when Tatum's teamed with such a riotous ensemble cast. He could steal the movie, but to be honest, so could several other actors...not to mention Elton John, whose appearance has been closely-guarded to date.