Washington, Sept 30 - Former rugby player Michael Strahan will make an appearance in the sequel of 'Magic Mike', it has been revealed.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Strahan , who currently co-hosts a show called 'Live' was formally invited by Channing Tatum to appear in the movie after the actor visited the show again.

The sequel of the movie titled ' Magic Mike XXL' catches up with the group of male strippers at the center of the first movie.

Tatum, Matt Bomer, Joe Manganiello, Alex Pettyfer and Gabriel Iglesias will reprise their role for the sequel that is scheduled to hit the theatres in July, 2015. (ANI)