Magic Mike fans let out a collective sigh this week when we learned that Matthew McConaughey would not reprise his roll as Dallas [1] in the movie's sequel, Magic Mike XXL [2]. As the saying goes, the best way to get over someone is to . . . well, you know the drill. Keeping with that sentiment, we have a lot of ideas for who can replace him — you know, hot actors you wouldn't mind watching perform a striptease in the comfort of a dark and crowded movie theater. We already know Chris Pratt and Zac Efron might be up for consideration [3] (do we have to pick one?), but there are so many more actors on our casting wish list. When you're done mourning McConaughey's captivating moves [4], let your mind ponder the possibilities of what could happen if Channing Tatum [5] recruited just one of these men to make XXL even bigger.
Bradley Cooper
He's known how to disrobe since his Alias days.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Yes, that's Gordon-Levitt re-creating the famous "It's Raining Men" scene from Magic Mike on Saturday Night Live [6]. Clearly he's already nailed the moves.
Tyler Posey
Posey is perfect for a Latin lover storyline.
Idris Elba
If this is what Elba does for a photo shoot, we already know he'll bring it to the stage.
Chris Pratt
Picture this: Pratt giving us a "business man" routine.
Chris Messina
Did you know he had it in him before he shocked us [7] on The Mindy Project?
Justin Theroux
OK, not the best moves here, but the clothes are weighing him down.
Hugh Jackman
Hey, Tatum — Jackman's got the shimmy and wink combo covered.
Ryan Reynolds
C'mon, Blake Lively [8] — share the love.
Michael B. Jordan
Everything about Jordan screams confidence.
Mark Wahlberg
We love Wahlberg just the way he is, but who wouldn't love to see him pay homage to his Marky Mark days with a sexy cameo?
Chris Hemsworth
Long before he was Thor, Hemsworth stole the spotlight [9] on Australia's version of Dancing With the Stars [10].
Andrew Garfield
All that time spent under the restrictive Spider-Man suit has given Garfield the need to let loose.
Zac Efron
Efron's V-lines are ready for the camera at a moment's notice.
Nick Jonas
This Jo bro definitely has no qualms about putting on a show at NYC gay clubs [11]. Let's add a striptease to his repertoire.
Jon Hamm
Hamm's impressive endowment [12] has grabbed headlines; we don't doubt it will sell plenty of movie tickets.
Shemar Moore
This guy only needs half a reason to show off that body.
Michael Fassbender
Fassbender can twirl with his eyes closed.
Chris Evans
If Evans is comfortable in whipped cream, we're sure he won't mind a thong.
Tom Hardy
Just kidding. As much as we'd love to see him back it up, Hardy won't even do another romantic comedy [14], let alone strip on camera.