The film is loosely based on Channing Tatum's experiences as a male exotic dancer before hitting it big as a movie star.
The film's $6.5 million budget was self-financed by the actor-producer Channing Tatum and director Steven Soderbergh. The Warner Bros.-distributed film has now earned over $167 million worldwide.
There were no dance or body doubles used at any time, all of the actors did their own dancing and stripping in the film.
When Gabriel Iglesias went to read for the part of Tobias, the producers gleefully chanted his nickname 'Fluffy.' Once they stopped, they informed him the audition was a formality and the part had been written specially for him. According to Iglesias, Channing Tatum personally called him to read for the part, saying that he was a big fan of Iglesias.
To keep their physique, Joe Manganiello and Channing Tatum would lift weights in the parking lot between takes.