Salma Hayek (L); Thandiwe Newton.Photo: Dave J Hogan/Getty; Vera Anderson/WireImageSalma Hayekis replacingThandiwe Newtonin the final film of theMagic Miketrilogy, a Warner Bros. spokesperson tells PEOPLE.Newton, 49, was slated to appear in the franchise for the first time prior to dropping out ofMagic Mike’s Last Dance, which starsChanning Tatum. Instead, Hayek, 55, will now make her debut.Varietywas first to reportthe change on Thursday.“Thandiwe Newton has made the difficult decision to step away from the production of Warner Bros. Pictures’Magic Mike’s Last Danceto deal with family matters,” the spokesperson said.Thandiwe Newton.Dimitrios Kambouris/GettySteven Soderbergh is returning to the director’s chair for the third and final installment of the franchise, while Reid Carolin, who penned the first two films, is returning as screenwriter,Varietyreports.Meanwhile,Magic Mike XXLdirector Gregory Jacobs will help produce the film alongside Carolin, Nick Wechsler and Peter Kiernan.Production ofMagic Mike’s Last Danceis already underway in the United Kingdom. Tatum, 41, was spotted sporting a shaved headon the set of the filmin London in late March.However, in February, Tatum revealed onTheKelly ClarksonShowthat henearly turned downthe opportunity to appear inMagic Mike 3when asked if he’d be willing to take on the intense diet and fitness regimen required to reprise his original role.James Devaney/GC Images"That might be the reason why I didn’t want to do a third one. Because I have to look like that," Tatum told hostKelly Clarksonwhile holding up a shirtless photo of him fromMagic Mike XXL, which premiered in 2015.“It’s hard to look like that. Even if you do work out, to be that kind of in shape is not natural,” he added. “That’s not even healthy. You have to starve yourself. I don’t think when you’re that lean, it’s actually healthy.“A release date forMagic Mike’s Last Dancehas yet to be announced.
Salma Hayek (L); Thandiwe Newton.Photo: Dave J Hogan/Getty; Vera Anderson/WireImage
Salma Hayekis replacingThandiwe Newtonin the final film of theMagic Miketrilogy, a Warner Bros. spokesperson tells PEOPLE.Newton, 49, was slated to appear in the franchise for the first time prior to dropping out ofMagic Mike’s Last Dance, which starsChanning Tatum. Instead, Hayek, 55, will now make her debut.Varietywas first to reportthe change on Thursday.“Thandiwe Newton has made the difficult decision to step away from the production of Warner Bros. Pictures’Magic Mike’s Last Danceto deal with family matters,” the spokesperson said.Thandiwe Newton.Dimitrios Kambouris/GettySteven Soderbergh is returning to the director’s chair for the third and final installment of the franchise, while Reid Carolin, who penned the first two films, is returning as screenwriter,Varietyreports.Meanwhile,Magic Mike XXLdirector Gregory Jacobs will help produce the film alongside Carolin, Nick Wechsler and Peter Kiernan.Production ofMagic Mike’s Last Danceis already underway in the United Kingdom. Tatum, 41, was spotted sporting a shaved headon the set of the filmin London in late March.However, in February, Tatum revealed onTheKelly ClarksonShowthat henearly turned downthe opportunity to appear inMagic Mike 3when asked if he’d be willing to take on the intense diet and fitness regimen required to reprise his original role.James Devaney/GC Images"That might be the reason why I didn’t want to do a third one. Because I have to look like that,” Tatum told hostKelly Clarksonwhile holding up a shirtless photo of him fromMagic Mike XXL, which premiered in 2015.“It’s hard to look like that. Even if you do work out, to be that kind of in shape is not natural,” he added. “That’s not even healthy. You have to starve yourself. I don’t think when you’re that lean, it’s actually healthy.“A release date forMagic Mike’s Last Dancehas yet to be announced.
Salma Hayekis replacingThandiwe Newtonin the final film of theMagic Miketrilogy, a Warner Bros. spokesperson tells PEOPLE.
Newton, 49, was slated to appear in the franchise for the first time prior to dropping out ofMagic Mike’s Last Dance, which starsChanning Tatum. Instead, Hayek, 55, will now make her debut.
Varietywas first to reportthe change on Thursday.
“Thandiwe Newton has made the difficult decision to step away from the production of Warner Bros. Pictures’Magic Mike’s Last Danceto deal with family matters,” the spokesperson said.
Thandiwe Newton.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty
Steven Soderbergh is returning to the director’s chair for the third and final installment of the franchise, while Reid Carolin, who penned the first two films, is returning as screenwriter,Varietyreports.
Meanwhile,Magic Mike XXLdirector Gregory Jacobs will help produce the film alongside Carolin, Nick Wechsler and Peter Kiernan.
Production ofMagic Mike’s Last Danceis already underway in the United Kingdom. Tatum, 41, was spotted sporting a shaved headon the set of the filmin London in late March.
However, in February, Tatum revealed onTheKelly ClarksonShowthat henearly turned downthe opportunity to appear inMagic Mike 3when asked if he’d be willing to take on the intense diet and fitness regimen required to reprise his original role.
James Devaney/GC Images
“That might be the reason why I didn’t want to do a third one. Because I have to look like that,” Tatum told hostKelly Clarksonwhile holding up a shirtless photo of him fromMagic Mike XXL, which premiered in 2015.
“It’s hard to look like that. Even if you do work out, to be that kind of in shape is not natural,” he added. “That’s not even healthy. You have to starve yourself. I don’t think when you’re that lean, it’s actually healthy.”
A release date forMagic Mike’s Last Dancehas yet to be announced.
source: people.com
