Joe Manganiello has revealed that he is ready to start working on some new stripping routines for his role in Magic Mike XXL.
Manganiello took on the role of Big D*** Richie in the 2012 hit film, and is set to reprise the role in the much anticipate sequel.
The actor has been serving as director and producer on new documentary La Bare, but admits the he is ready to return to this character.
Speaking to Latino Review, the actor said:"I did have my producer/director hat on for the past year and a half with 'La Bare'.
"At some point during the summer, I'm going to have to get back into it [his character]. I'm starting to think about new routines."
"They certainly asked for my help and my input now. Certainly, now I'm a male entertainment expert.
"I have a wealth of information. I definitely will have more of an input on what my character gets to do on this one. It'll be a lot of fun and it'll be great."
Channing Tatum will also be returning in the central role, as well as penning the screenplay with Reid Carolin.
It has not been officially announced whether the likes of Matthew McConaughey or Alex Pettyfer will be reprising their roles of Dallas and Adam.
It is also all change in the director's chair, as Gregory Jacobs will takes over from Steven Soderbergh.
Magic Mike XXL is set for a 7th August, 2015 release.
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