Magic Mike XXL
Why we’re looking forward to it: As we mentioned earlier, Channing Tatum has really turned his career around over the past few years, and one of the films which contributed to the ‘Channaisance’ was Magic Mike. Taking $167 million worldwide on a $7 million budget, it’s safe to say it was one of the surprises of 2012, with Tatum earning plaudits for his impressive performance (and equally impressive dance moves. And…other stuff).
Magic Mike XXL is being produced by Tatum’s newly founded production company, and features returning stars Matt Bomer and Joe Manganiello but sadly no Matthew McConaughey. Add in newbies Jada Pinkett Smith, Amber Heard, Donald Glover and Elizabeth Banks, and it’s an envious cast that has assembled for this one. Picking up three years after the previous film, it seems we’re set for a stripper road-trip adventure this time round, one which will hopefully combine comedy and drama to good effect once again.
Directed By: Gregory Jacobs
Starring: Channing Tatum, Matt Bomer, Joe Manganiello, Gabriel Iglesias, Andie MacDowell, Jada Pinkett Smith, Amber Heard and Elizabeth Banks
UK Release Date: July 31
