#TBT to Magic Mike XXL's Sexy Behind-the-Scenes Pictures

Updated on 2/5/2015 at 8:30 AM

The Magic Mike XXL trailer dropped this week, making all our dreams come true, to put it lightly. Since we're now gobbling up everything Magic Mike, we thought we'd throw things back to a simpler time, a time when we could only dream of what kind of greased-up gyrations we'd be getting from Channing Tatum: when Tatum and the guys were shooting the movie. Last Summer, we had a ton of peeks at Tatum, Joe Manganiello, Matt Bomer, and more on the Georgia set. Get your fix now of pictures of Manganiello poolside, Tatum in a wet shirt, and Bomer giving us a little peek at his abs, while the rest of the gang from the strip club showed up too. There are also shots of new cast members like Amber Heard (see who else is in the cast).

Action! The Magic Mike XXL production was under way in Savannah, GA.

And here's Channing! Tatum rocked a shirt with a logo for Mike Lane Custom Designs, his character's (apparently new) company. Good for him.

Tatum carried a heavy piece of furniture for the scene, which we assume is before the characters go on their epic stripping road trip.

This must be a Mike Lane design.

That t-shirt is nice and tight, but this is Magic Mike XXL, so we're kind of hoping for fewer pieces of clothing.

Tatum had an adorable laugh on the set.

Cute umbrella.

We assume that Savannah is standing in for Tampa, FL, as Mike Lane's t-shirt notes.

Tatum suited up for a scene — a business dealing or a sexy businessman stripper routine?

Every girl is crazy about this sharp-dressed man.

Tatum's character, Mike, is rocking a shiny blue truck.

OK, we're ready for some stripping now.

Tatum showed up another day wearing a soaking wet shirt. This has to be a stripping thing, and I like it.

And here's Joe Manganiello! The actor, reprising his role as Big Dick Richie, gave us the shirtless shot we were hoping for.

Speechless.

Tatum showed up another day rocking a hat and white tee.

And finally we get a glimpse at more of the cast! From left, that's Kevin Nash, Adam Rodriguez, Manganiello, and Gabriel Iglesias.

And there's Matt Bomer, with Tatum joining the crew.

Thank the higher power for tank tops.

Especially Matt Bomer's tank top.

The gang looks so happy back together!

Yes, please, Matt Bomer.

Manganiello took a food break.

Here's a shot of new cast member Amber Heard.

Tatum goes for a high five.

Bomer felt up his own six-pack.

Seriously, though, who wouldn't want to be hugged by those arms?

Manganiello got his game face on for shooting.

Those shorts, though.

The boys are officially back in town.

Bomer's tan is out of control.

Tatum's look reminds me of his Step Up days.

What's he looking at?

Loving the headband look.

Matt Bomer could not look any more enthusiastic.

Quite the crew.

Joe Manganiello went shirtless on the beach while filming in Tybee Island, GA.

He tossed a football around with another actor between takes. Totally not hot at all.

The boys shot a scene in Myrtle Beach on one of their last days of filming.

Manganiello had a cold ice cream treat.

Tatum and Heard flirted, leading us to believe they probably are love interests.

Tatum also got his own cone.

The boys watched some sort of show.

Tatum and Manganiello adorably snuggled.

The boys looked down from a railing.

Tatum held on to a beer.

And then chugged it.

Everyone seemed to be in high spirits.

How hot is this group?

Bomer rocked a sexy button-down.

What are they saluting? A good time?

Amber Heard was spotted, with a Steven Soderbergh bonus!

OK. How cute is he?