Joe Manganiello covers Out magazine

Joe Manganiello of the upcoming Magic Mike is on the cover of Out magazine.

He is said to wear less clothing here than his True blood character Alcide Herveaux. What could be less than naked?

Magic Mike is about erotic dancers. The movie is based on the life of Channing Tatum who is also in the movie. He was an erotic dancer in Tampa before he became an actor.

The movie also stars Matthew McConaughey, Alex Pettyfer and Matt Bomer.

Read Out's cover story here.

More photos of Joe for Out below.