Artist Donald Glover, also known as Childish Gambino, is entering the world of exotic male dancers in the upcoming film MAGIC MIKE XXL. Now we all know Glover can act, rap, model, you name it but who would have thought the former Community actor’s newest role would be as a stripper?! And the ladies are not complaining! In anticipation of the film dropping July 1st, what a great way to honor Hump Day!
Below are some reasons why we love Donald Glover, and hopefully you do too, and can’t wait to see his role in MAGIC MIKE XXL. Will you be there?
1. He was HILARIOUS in Community.
2. His second album, “Because The Internet,” was Grammy nominated for Best Rap Album.
3. He can freestyle over any Drake beat you throw at him – let’s reflect on the bars dropped over “Pound Cake” on Sway in the Morning
4. Not only can he rap and act, but stand-up comedy is also in his repertoire! Everyone loves people who can make them laugh
5. How much did we love Donald in Jhene Aiko’s “Bed Peace” video?! #RelationshipGoals or Nah?! Ha!
6. And just look at him!
7. We can wait to see what he’ll do next as ‘Andre’ in MAGIC MIKE XXL! Catch it in theaters July 1st!
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Official Twitter Handle: @MagicMikeMovie
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Synopsis: “Magic Mike XXL” reunites Channing Tatum, Matt Bomer, Joe Manganiello, Kevin Nash, Adam Rodriguez and Gabriel Iglesias, stars of the 2012 worldwide hit “Magic Mike.”
Picking up the story three years after Mike bowed out of the stripper life at the top of his game, “Magic Mike XXL” finds the remaining Kings of Tampa likewise ready to throw in the towel. But they want to do it their way: burning down the house in one last blow-out performance in Myrtle Beach, and with legendary headliner Magic Mike sharing the spotlight with them.
On the road to their final show, with whistle stops in Jacksonville and Savannah to renew old acquaintances and make new friends, Mike and the guys learn some new moves and shake off the past in surprising ways.
Joining the returning cast, in brand new roles, are Amber Heard (“The Rum Diary”), Donald Glover (“Community”), Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss (“Step Up Revolution”) and Michael Strahan (“Live with Kelly and Michael”), with Andie MacDowell (“Footloose”), Elizabeth Banks (“The Hunger Games” franchise), and Jada Pinkett Smith (“Gotham”).
“Magic Mike XXL” is directed by Emmy Award winner Gregory Jacobs (“Behind the Candelabra”), who served as a producer on “Magic Mike,” as well as numerous features in a long-running collaboration with Steven Soderbergh. “Magic Mike XXL” is produced by Nick Wechsler, Gregory Jacobs, Channing Tatum and Reid Carolin, with a screenplay by Carolin. Steven Soderbergh, who directed the first film, will executive produce.