It’s no surprise that when actors do research for a role, that it can take on a life of its own. They are a part of the storytelling process and in being forced to go deep into the characters, often find new avenues of bringing these stories to life. For that reason, it’s probably not surprising that Joe Manganiello, affectionately known as Big Dick Richie in Magic Mike, would find himself wanting to explore the world of male strippers as he does in his feature film directorial debut, La Bare. Read more at Awards Circuit.