Sunday
23Nov2008
Matthew McConaughey Not Playing 'Magnum, P.I.'
Sunday, November 23, 2008 at 4:10PM
Do people still have lucky stars? If so, they ought to
thank them for this little item, which we lifted from
MTV.
Among the many rumors that got some play this year was that
Matthew
McConaughey was on the short list to play Thomas Magnum in the
Magnum, P.I.
movie. That, apparently, will not happen.
Producer Brian Grazer was asked that question specifically and said, "No. I think the idea for Magnum P.I. is to find a counterpoint, to not try and find the new Tom Selleck but to find someone that is just so different that you go, 'Oh my God! That guy is Magnum?!?'"
There is a script, apparently, but as Grazer revealed, "It's so much about casting. You have to find the actor that adds, through his own personality, something to the title." I wish I knew what kind of script it was, because that would dictate who might be a good fit. If it were an action movie with flourishes of comedy, you might go for someone other than you would if it were kind of a tongue-in-cheek approach.
Honestly, I think the best choice is Tom Selleck. He looks better at 63 than Harrison Ford does at 66, and people bought plenty of Indiana Jones tickets. Plus, it would be cool to see where the character is now as opposed to pretending everything we know about Magnum never happened.
I trust that's not what the script is about, but I guarantee you it would be a cooler movie than whatever spin-off/re-imagining they'll prop up.
Reader Comments (1)
I think that's a stupid move to find someone different from the original Magnum...what's the point of making a Magnum PI movie if it's not going to be Magnum? Call it something else!
Personally, I think McConaughey would be be perfect for the role of Thomas Magnum. He's one of the few actors that could actually pull it off.