'Magic Mike 2' Movie Cast and Release Date: Channing Tatum Teases a Very Naked Joe Manganiello in 'XXL' Sequel to Michael Strahan
More details are being revealed about the highly anticipated "Magic Mike XXL" movie as star Channing Tatum talks more about the stripper sequel. Production for the film just finished in Georgia, and Tatum, who is busy promoting his much more serious role opposite Steve Carell in "Foxcatcher," is dishing on new and familiar faces viewers will see in the movie.
Earlier reports confirmed Matthew McConaughey will not be reprising his naked cowboy character, but Joe Manganiello, Alex Pettyfer and Matt Bomer will all be back on screen for "Magic Mike XXL."
In addition, TV host and former NFL player Michael Strahan, 42, is making his big-screen debut with a part in this second installment of the series.
In a recent appearance on ABC's "Live with Kelly and Michael," Tatum, a guest, and Strahan, the co-host, discussed their roles as exotic dancers.
"I had a little post-traumatic stress disorder when he came out [today]," Strahan joked when Tatum sat down with him and co-host Kelly Ripa, according to ABC News. "When he came out, I started sweating. He's seen me do unmentionable things."
Tatum, 34, also co-wrote and produced "Magic Mike XXL," and told Time magazine that there will be more of what fans want in this sequel.
"It sucks that we do these movies for such efficient means and time," he said. "The first movie took 22 or 23 days, and this movie took 29 days. Those guys are so much fun -- they're the whole reason why I wanted to make a second one. They were a discovery for me. They just filled this world out -- that I think you feel in ['Magic Mike'], but you don't get to be with them and hang out in the movie like you want to. I was like, 'If we get to make a second one, that's what it will be. It will just be a guy's story, but made for women.'"
He also added that audiences would be seeing plenty of co-star Manganiello as well.
"We got Joe Manganiello naked as much as possible," he said. "Everyone in the world: you're welcome."
According to Glamour, "Magic Mike XXL" hits theaters July 1, 2015
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