Channing Tatum Nearly Turned Down ‘Magic Mike 3' For This Reason

Channing Tatum will forever be remembered for his role as Mike Lane in Magic Mike and its sequel.

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Tatum revealed he had doubts about doing the film because he felt his body wasn’t in the right shape for the role.

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The ‘Step Up’ actor also said the required prep diet and fitness regimen was an issue for him.

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He admitted that the fitness training was intense, took a lot of time, and made him realize his age makes it harder for him to lose weight.

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He said he would be interested in doing another Magic Mike film with the team when they’re like 70.

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During an interview, Tatum revealed that he never planned to make sequels to the first Magic Mike film.

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He also said that he preferred the second film to the first because it was more fun and fit people’s expectations better.

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Tatum announced the third film, titled Magic Mike’s Last Dance, on Twitter on November 29th, 2021.

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Chairman Toby Emmerich of Warner Bros said they are excited to be back in business with Tatum and his team.

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