Magnum P.I. News

No 'Magnum P.I.' Role for Matthew McConaughey

November 21, 2008 11:11:34

Though earlier reports suggested that Matthew McConaughey was offered the lead role in "Magnum P.I." remake, producer Brian Grazer said otherwise. Putting off the flame on the rumor, the producer of "American Gangster" was quick to reject the casting rumor, stating simply to MTV Movies Blog, "No."

Further on the matter, he explained that his idea for the casting right now is not looking for someone to replace the original Thomas Magnum, Tom Selleck. "I think the idea for 'Magnum P.I.' is to find a counterpoint," he said. "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?!?"

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Matthew McConaughey Gets Closer to 'Magnum P.I.' Role?

April 03, 2008 04:04:21

Rumored to star as Thomas Magnum in "Magnum P.I." back in January 2007, the leading man to several romantic comedy movies Matthew McConaughey apparently couldn't brisk off the speculation. According to Entertainment Weekly, the 38-year-old star has once again been offered with the role popularized by Tom Selleck.

The site further noted that the co-star of Kate Hudson in "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" and "Fool's Gold" has done the script reading and will hear about the decision soon. If he nails the part, McConaughey will portray the famous former Navy Seal turned reluctant private investigator who resides in Oahu, Hawaii.

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Nicolas Cage to Play Private Investigator Thomas Magnum?

September 04, 2007 03:09:16

It's been quite long time since we last heard of the long-gestating "Magnum P.I.", and now comes up the latest tidbit regarding the casting for the project from various sources.

Words have emerged from Star Magazine, The Daily Express, and MonstersAndCritics.com that Nicolas Cage is being tipped to play the title role in this big screen adaptation of the 1980s TV series. The part was originated by Tom Selleck who portrayed the character until the end of the show in 1988.

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Possible Cast Lined Up for "Magnum P.I."

January 18, 2007 02:01:08

Sure it has been a while since moviegoers last heard about the development of "Magnum P.I." and now here comes an interesting tidbit on the movie dealing with the cast list.

According to Teletext UK, the writer and director for the flick, Rawson Marshall Thurber, has enlisted Matthew McConaughey as his top choice to play the title character with Steve Zahn, William H. Macy, and Tyrese Gibson rounding out the supporting cast to play Rick, T.C., and Higgins, respectively.

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"Daredevil" Star Is on the Top List for "Magnum P.I."

June 16, 2006 03:06:07

Claiming-fame-from -"Good Will Hunting" actor, Ben Affleck, is on the top list to be the leading role in the next TV-series adapted movie, "Magnum P.I.".

Although it has not yet been the final result, Charles Floyd Johnson as one of the producers would love to have the "Daredevil" star as the very first choice to respectively take Tom Selleck's role as the mustachioed, Hawaiian private detective.

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