“Shirtless men and puppies. What better way to announce ‘Magic Mike Live’ at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Las Vegas. Thanks Cosmopolitan [magazine], you’re the best. And to everyone else … you’re welcome,” the cheeky action star wrote.
Tatum also answered fan questions about the show, revealing what cameos they can expect — and why it is going to revolutionize male entertainment.
“I’m going to introduce you to some of the guys who are going to be in the show, they’ve been working really hard. I can’t get away from those double entendres,” he said in the Facebook video message. “I’m going to let everybody introduce themselves and hopefully in the coming months you guys will get to know them better.”
“Magic Mike Live” features choreographer Alison Faulk, who choreographed the memorable dance numbers featured in the two films. And once he has “gotten back into ‘Magic Mike’ shape,” Tatum promised that he will make an appearance on stage.
“I’m sure there will be a lot of crazy cameos. We have nothing scheduled because we want to make sure the show stands on its own, but I am going to direct it with Faulk and Teresa Espinoza choreographing,” he said. “We’re already having a lot of fun coming up with things you’ve never seen before. Tickets will be available soon.”
Tatum first bared all in Warner Bros.’ 2012 “Magic Mike,” which was loosely based on his own experiences as an 18-year-old stripper in Tampa, Florida.
He went on to reprise the role last summer in “Magic Mike XXL,” starring opposite Matt Bomer, Kevin Nash and Joe Manganiello.
See Tatum’s Facebook post below.
33 Models Turned Actors, From Channing Tatum to Tyrese and Cara Delevingne (Photos)
Getty Images
Cara Delevingne
This actress got her start on the catwalk. She's appeared in shows for Burberry, Jason Wu and Dolce & Gabbana. Delevigne's biggest roles are in "Paper Towns" and "Suicide Squad."
The face of fashion luxury brands Burberry and Armani appeared in "Clash of the Titans," "Pusher" and "Electricity."
Getty Images
Suki Waterhouse
Modeling since age 16, the British beauty posed for H&M and Burberry before playing Marlene in "Insurgent."
Getty Images
Alexis Bledel
The Texas native modeled as a child before she became known to TV audiences in "Gilmore Girls." She also starred in "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" and its sequel.
A Sports Illustrated and top model during the 1990s, Romijn gained popularity for starring as comic book favorite Mystique in the "X-Men" films.
20th Century Fox
Lily Cole
Cole was named "Model of the Year" by the British Fashion Awards in 2004 and starred in "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus," "The Moth Diaries" and "Snow White and the Huntsman."
Getty Images
Brooklyn Decker
Decker posed on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 2010 and moved on to roles in "Battleship" and "What to Expect When You're Expecting."
Getty Images
Milla Jovovich
This actress-singer has been modeling since the age of 12. Since then, she's appeared in numerous sci-fi and action films, including the "Resident Evil" series.
This popular Victoria's Secret model went from donning wings to dodging evil robots in "Transformers: Dark of the Moon." She also starred in "Mad Max: Fury Road."
Paramount Pictures
Emily Ratajkowski
Ratajkowski landed on Hollywood's radar as a dancer in Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines" music video and then posed for Sports Illustrated's 2014 swimsuit issue. She upgraded to the big screen in "Gone Girl" and "Entourage."
The youngest model to appear on the cover of the American edition of Vogue, Ward played Tamara in "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides."
Walt Disney Studios
Ashton Kutcher
Kutcher modeled for Calvin Klein before landing a role in "That '7os Show." He later made the jump to the big screen in "The Butterfly Effect," "Valentine's Day" and "Jobs."
The model appeared in Vogue and Harper's Bazaar before scoring film roles in "White Chicks" and "Sin City."
Miramax
Dree Hemingway
The classically trained actress -- and great-granddaughter of author Ernest Hemingway -- appeared in "Starlet" and "The People Garden" after a successful modeling career.
Getty Images
Tyrese Gibson
The former model landed a breakout role in 2001's "Baby Boy" and appeared in the "Fast and Furious" franchise, including the recent "Furious 7."
After winning the Miss Israel pageant in 2004, the model made her on-screen debut in the fourth "Fast and Furious" film. Her next big gig is as Wonder Woman in "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice."
A child model, the London-born actress earned Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for roles in "Pride and Prejudice," "Atonement" and "The Imitation Game."
After starting out as a model for Calvin Klein, she later carved out a successful acting career with roles in "Blue Lagoon," "Endless Love" and "Suddenly Susan."
Getty Images
Tyra Banks
One of the top models in the 1990s and early 2000s, Banks went on to produce and host "America's Next Top Model" and starred in "Coyote Ugly."
Getty Images
Ian Somerhalder
Before his role on hit television show "The Vampire Diaries," Somerhalder was a highly sought after model for Guess, Nautica and Versace.
Diaz worked for Calvin Klein and Levi's before moving to the big screen. Her film credits include "Charlie's Angels," "There's Something About Mary," "Vanilla Sky" and "Shrek."
Getty Images
January Jones
Before appearing in "Mad Men" and "X-Men: First Class," the actress worked as a model for Abercrombie & Fitch.
This former model worked for Tommy Hilfiger, Rocawear, Gap and Victoria's Secret. Her big break was in Denzel Washington's "Antwone Fisher." She also starred in "Honey" and "Get Rich or Die Tryin.'"
Fox Searchlight Pictures
Alex Pettyfer
Pettyfer got his fashion career started at the age of seven as a child model for Gap. Since then, he's landed roles in "I Am Number Four," "Magic Mike" and "The Butler."