Channing Tatum has confirmed that a third Magic Mike film is currently in the works after sharing a photo of the script.
The 41-year-old teased the upcoming sequel in a post on Instagram earlier, in which it was also confirmed that the actor would reprise the role of Mike Lane in the new film.
His post included a photo of the front page of the script for the third instalment in the film series, which follows on from Magic Mike (2012) and its first sequel Magic Mike XXL (2015).
The script revealed that the new film will be titled Magic Mike's Last Dance and has been written by Reid Carolin - who wrote the scripts for the previous two instalments.
In the caption of the post, Tatum - who co-produced the previous two films - said to his 16.9 million followers: "Well world, looks like Mike Lane's tapping back in."
The original film followed the title character (played by Tatum) as he guided new recruit Adam (Alex Pettyfer), who had joined the world of male stripping.
The film concluded with Mike taking a break from stripping, though he subsequently returned in its 2015 sequel - though Pettyfer didn't reprise his role in the film.
Other cast members include Matt Bomer, Joe Manganiello, Kevin Nash, Adam Rodríguez and Gabriel Iglesias - with all five having appeared in the original film and its sequel. It's unknown if they will return in Magic Mike's Last Dance.
According to Deadline, the first two films grossed almost $300 million worldwide and the franchise has spawned a successful stage show, which is titled Magic Mike Live.
This includes a production at the Hippodrome Casino in London, which promises an "unforgettably fun night of sizzling, 360-degree entertainment" based on the films.
The show, directed by Tatum, warns on its website: "If you're not into letting your hair down, laughing out loud and really hot guys, then it's probably not for you."
Magic Mike's Last Dance, directed by Steven Soderbergh, is due to premiere exclusively on HBO Max, according to Deadline, with a release date yet to be announced.
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