Elizabeth Banks and More Have Joined the Cast of Magic Mike XXL

Updated on 9/29/2014 at 4:26 PM

No, Matthew McConaughey won't be in Magic Mike XXL, 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, but casting news for the follow-up is also heating up with new additions to the movie, which star and producer Channing Tatum 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, 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 that the sequel would "make cinema history."

Amber Heard

Amber Heard will costar 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 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 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 in the film as well. Strahan is no stranger to stripping; he even performed a dance with Channing Tatum on the show while he was promoting the first movie.

Donald Glover

Community's Donald Glover, aka rapper Childish Gambino, has joined the cast.

Elizabeth Banks

Elizabeth Banks has also joined the cast.