Olivia Munn is the latest leading lady to join the cast of Steven Soderbergh's "Magic Mike."
The testosterone-heavy cast tells the story of a veteran exotic dancer (Channing Tatum) and his prot�g� (Alex Pettyfer). Deadline has the news that Munn will play Amber, the love interest of Tatum's Magic Mike. The cast also includes Matthew McConaughey, Joe Manianello, Matthew Bomber, Cody Horn and Riley Keough. "Magic Mike" is based on some of Tatum's real-life experiences as a male stripper.
Check out the rest of today's casting news after the jump!
Deray Davis Gets "Retaliation"
Speaking of Channing Tatum movies with ginormous casts, "G.I. Joe: Retaliation" just had a new actor confirmed. Dwayne Johnson tweeted that comedian DeRay Davis is in the movie, and apparently running late to his shoots. The movie also stars RZA, Adrianne Palicki and Ray Stevenson.
"Goliath" Could Have Its David And Goliath
The one thing The Rock isn't tweeting about, though, is his potential casting in Scott Derrickson's "Goliath." Twitch is reporting that Johnson is in talks to star as the titular giant, while "Abduction's" Taylor Lautner has been offered the part of David. The movie is still in pre-production, and is being produced by "Twilight's" Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey.
Taylor Schilling Joins "Argo"
Ben Affleck has found his onscreen wife in "Argo." Variety has learned that "The Lucky One" star Taylor Schilling will play his wife in the political thriller. She will play Christine Mendez, a former teacher worried about her husband's job. In addition to Schilling, stars Tate Donovan and Nelson Franklin have joined the film.
"The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" Gets Last Minute Addition
Though David Fincher's "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" is just about wrapped, Empire has learned that the movie has added another actor to the project. Alan Dale, best known as Caleb Nicol on "The OC" and Charles Widmore on "Lost," has joined the film as a career police detective on the verge of retirement who plays a small but pivotal role in the movie. Empire speculates he won't be shooting for more than a few days. "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" is slated to hit theaters December 26.
Martin Scorsese And William Monahan To Hit "The Gambler"
The Hollywood Reporter has learned that Martin Scorsese is planning on remaking the 1974 filick "The Gambler," with William Monahan writing the script. Apparently they're hoping Leonardo DiCaprio will star in the role previously filled by James Caan. This will be the fifth collaboration between the director and actor.
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