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==Plot== ==Plot==
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2015 American film
Magic Mike XXL
Directed byGregory Jacobs
Written byReid Carolin
Channing Tatum
Produced byReid Carolin
Gregory Jacobs
Channing Tatum
Nick Wechsler
StarringChanning Tatum
Alex Pettyfer
Matt Bomer
Joe Manganiello
CinematographySteven Soderbergh
Edited bySteven Soderbergh
Production
company		Iron Horse Entertainment
Distributed byWarner Bros.
Release date
  • July 3, 2015 (2015-07-03) (United States)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Magic Mike XXL is an upcoming American comedy-drama film directed by Gregory Jacobs. It is the sequel to 2012 film Magic Mike. The film is scheduled for July 1, 2015 release.

Plot

Picking up the story three years after Mike bowed out of the stripper life at the top of his game, the film finds the remaining Kings of Tampa likewise ready to throw in the towel. But they want to do it their way: burning down the house in one last blowout performance in Myrtle Beach, and with legendary headliner Magic Mike sharing the spotlight with them. On the road to their final show, with whistle stops in Jacksonville and Savannah to renew old acquaintances and make new friends, Mike and the guys learn some new moves and shake off the past in surprising ways.

Cast

Production

In a Twitter Q&A in July 2012, Tatum confirmed work on a sequel. The actor responded: "Yes, yes and yes! We're working on the concept now. We want to flip the script and make it bigger." By March 2014, Magic Mike first assistant director Greg Jacobs had been chosen to direct the sequel, titled Magic Mike XXL and scheduled to begin shooting in Northern Hemisphere autumn 2014. The film is set for July 1, 2015 release. On September 17, it was officially announced by director Jacobs during an interview with Indiewire that Matthew McConaughey would not be returning for the film. On September 18, Jada Pinkett Smith was in talks to join the cast. On September 22, Smith was confirmed to play a role, which was supposed to be played by a male actor in the film. On September 29, as production began in Savannah, Greg Silverman announced the official cast and plot of the film, returning cast includes Tatum, Bomer, Manganiello, Nash, Adam Rodriguez and Gabriel Iglesias, while new cast includes Elizabeth Banks, Donald Glover, Heard, MacDowell, Smith and Michael Strahan.

Filming

On August 31, 2014, filming took place in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, including 2nd Avenue Pier, Pier 14, Plyler Park, Myrtle Beach SkyWheel and Myrtle Beach Aviation located in the former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base. On September 29, filming began on location in Savannah, Georgia.

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  2. ^ Perlman, Jake (September 29, 2014). "Elizabeth Banks, Donald Glover, and Michael Strahan complete 'Magic Mike XXL' cast". ew.com. Retrieved September 30, 2014.
  3. Channing Tatum Talks Magic Mike XXL and "Sexy" Zac Efron, Faces Fear of Porcelain Dolls—Watch!
  4. Matt Bomer Teases Magic Mike Sequel, Gets Racy Stripper Gear from Ellen DeGeneres
  5. Sofía Vergara and Shirtless Joe Manganiello Heat Up Mexico During Labor Day Vacation—See the Pics!
  6. Matthew McConaughey Won't Be Back For 'Magic Mike XXL'
  7. Kroll, Justin (September 18, 2014). "Andie MacDowell Joins 'Magic Mike' Sequel". variety.com. Retrieved September 20, 2014.
  8. "Amber Heard To Co-Star In 'Magic Mike 2′". deadline.com. September 19, 2014. Retrieved September 20, 2014.
  9. ^ Lee, Ashley (September 22, 2014). "Jada Pinkett Smith Confirms 'Magic Mike XXL' Role". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved September 22, 2014.
  10. "Channing Tatum Twitter Interview". Glamour. July 11, 2012. Retrieved July 13, 2012.
  11. Davis, Edward (March 28, 2014). "Exclusive: Greg Jacobs Will Direct Channing Tatum And Co. In 'Magic Mike' Sequel, Title Revealed". IndieWire.com. Retrieved 2014-05-20.
  12. "'Magic Mike' Sequel Gets July 2015 Release Date". Deadline.com. April 15, 2014. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
  13. Blake, Emily (September 17, 2014). "Sorry, Matthew McConaughey isn't returning for 'Magic Mike XXL'". ew.com. Retrieved September 26, 2014.
  14. Fleming Jr, Mike (September 18, 2014). "Jada Pinkett Smith Circling 'Magic Mike' Sequel". deadline.com. Retrieved September 20, 2014.
  15. "Magic Mike XXL's Official Cast and Synopsis Revealed as Production Begins". comingsoon.net. September 29, 2014. Retrieved September 30, 2014.
  16. "Magic Mike XXL Shares First Shot Of Production". twitter.com. August 31, 2014. Retrieved September 2, 2014.
  17. Lee, Ashley (September 1, 2014). "'Magic Mike XXL' Begins Production, Steven Soderbergh Steps Behind the Camera". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved September 2, 2014.
  18. Prabhu, Maya T. (September 2, 2014). "Filming of 'Magic Mike' sequel taking place in Myrtle Beach". The Sun News.
  19. "'Magic Mike XXL' Begins Production at Myrtle Beach Aviation Location". onlocationvacations.com. September 5, 2014. Retrieved September 8, 2014. {{cite news}}: |first1= missing |last1= (help)
  20. "Magic Mike XXL Begins Filming in Savannah". wsav.com. September 29, 2014. Retrieved September 29, 2014.

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