Those who know Channing Tatum are aware of his past a stripper, before working as an actor in Hollywood.

And it seems Steven Soderbergh has hired him for this new project, because he fits the role perfectly. The movie is about the sleazy world of strip clubs. And Channing has been offered to play the lead. The movie will be tentatively called Magic Mike.

He says —

“This was a wild and pivotal time in my life and I couldn’t be more thrilled to go down the rabbit hole with Steven.”

The actor will also co-produce this film with Soderberg. It’s said to be funny, shocking and sexy and takes inspiration from Saturday Night Live, according to the director.