For his next film, Bomer starred opposite Channing Tatum in Steven Soderbergh's comedy drama "Magic Mike" (2012). He studied with a group called Hollywood Men in Los Angeles to prepare for the role. The film premiered as the closing film for the 2012 Los Angeles Film Festival on June 24, 2012. "Magic Mike" was a critical success and his performance was praised. Sara Stewart of the "New York Post" noted that; "Matt Bomer is also in fine form as a dancer, Ken, whose signature performance plays off his doll-like face." Bomer and Tatum were nominated for the MTV Movie & TV Awards at the 2013 ceremony in Best Musical Moment category.