No, Matthew McConaughey won't be in Magic Mike XXL [1], the sequel to the 2012 stripper hit, but that shouldn't dampen your spirits. Not only do we have some ideas for who could replace him [2], but casting news for the follow-up is also heating up with new additions to the movie, which star and producer Channing Tatum [3] says will be a road-trip film. Though Tatum initially said the whole original cast would return, that's not exactly panning out, but we do have confirmations of the stars who will be back. See everyone who's involved, including fresh faces like the newly announced Michael Strahan [4], Elizabeth Banks, and Donald Glover!
Channing Tatum
The original star (and inspiration) of Magic Mike will return as the title character, and he even recently told us [5] that the sequel would "make cinema history."
Amber Heard
Amber Heard will costar [6] in the sequel. Her role has not been revealed, but it's probably safe to assume that she's a love interest.
Joe Manganiello
Another star from the 2012 hit, Manganiello will reprise his role as the unforgettably named stripper "Big Dick Richie."
Andie MacDowell
Andie MacDowell joined the cast [7] in an unknown role.
Matt Bomer
Matt Bomer will be back for the sequel as Ken — hopefully he'll have more (or any) lines this time.
Jada Pinkett Smith
Jada Pinkett Smith will star as a nightclub owner [8] in the sequel. So maybe she's the new Dallas?
Gabriel Iglesias
Comedian Gabriel Iglesias is also returning to play Tobias.
Michael Strahan
Live With Kelly and Michael cohost Michael Strahan will appear [9] in the film as well. Strahan is no stranger to stripping; he even performed a dance with Channing Tatum [10] on the show while he was promoting the first movie.
Donald Glover
Community's Donald Glover, aka rapper Childish Gambino, has joined the cast [11].
Elizabeth Banks
Elizabeth Banks has also joined [12] the cast.