Channing Tatum announces 3rd 'Magic Mike' movie
Channing Tatum announced that a third "Magic Mike" film is a go.
"Well, world, looks like Mike Lane's tapping back in," the "Step Up" star posted, referring to his exotic dancer character. "Let's go!!"
The film, titled "Magic Mike's Last Dance," will stream exclusively on HBO Max in 2022.
The picture of the script Tatum posted also revealed that director Steven Soderbergh would be returning behind the camera. He directed the first film, while Gregory Jacobs directed the second.
Reid Carolin, the writer of both 2012's "Magic Mike" and its 2015 sequel, "Magic Mike XXL," also returned to complete the trilogy.
The "Magic Mike" franchise has grossed more than $285 million in theaters worldwide, and spawned a global Chippendale's-like stage show called "Magic Mike Live."