Who turned down Magnum PI?

We all know the story of how Tom Selleck turned down the role of Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark to do Magnum P.I. instead. Except that it's not true. As Selleck revealed on The Late Show last night, CBS prevented him from starring in the movie — which resulted in him working as a handyman in Hawaii.

Why did the original Magnum P.I. go off the air?

Its cancellation was reportedly due to licensing fee disagreements between CBS and Universal Television, per Deadline. Despite the show's popularity (it ranked No. 9 out of CBS's 14 network dramas, per TVLine), CBS and Universal Television reportedly could not reach an agreement.

What roles did Sylvester Stallone turn down?

Sylvester Stallone turned down the role of Det. David Mills. He admitted later (same as Denzel Washington) that he regretted this decision.

Was Harrison Ford the first choice for Indiana Jones?

Harrison Ford has never been coy about the fact that he wasn't the first choice to play Indiana Jones. Before the role was offered to Ford, it was turned down by another screen legend: Jack Nicholson.

Why did Tom Selleck not do Indiana Jones?

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Karen Allen, who played Marion Ravenwood opposite Ford as Indiana Jones, revealed the Friends alum's TV career forced him to turn down the gig.

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Who else was up for the role of Indiana Jones?

Nick Mancuso (Ticket to Heaven), John Shea (Missing, Windy City), and Tim Matheson (Animal House, 1941) also went through the audition process before being beaten out by Ford, as confirmed by Empire. One big-name actor who turned down the role was Jack Nicholson, according to Moviefone.

What role did Kevin Costner turned down for Waterworld?

Nobody could project sincerity and conviction like Costner. But there was a problem: Costner had spent the past two years trying to get a different movie made. That movie was called Waterworld. By the time he was approached for the role of Andy Dufresne, Waterworld had seen its budget balloon out of control.

Who Turned Down Rocky?

Avildsen turned it down because he wasn't interested in boxing, but upon reading the script, he was sold when on page three Rocky was having a conversation with his turtles.

Has Bruce Willis ever turned down a role?

Bruce Willis says he's a 'knucklehead' for turning down a role in Ghost, telling The New York Times in 1996, "I just didn't get it... I said 'Hey, the guy's dead.

What did Tom Selleck do in Vietnam?

During the Vietnam War, Selleck was issued draft orders. To take some measure of control over the situation, he joined the California National Guard in the 160th infantry regiment. He served from 1967 to 1973. He later appeared on California National Guard recruiting posters.

Did Higgins end up being Robin Masters?

The idea that Higgins could secretly be Masters became a long running gag in the series after Thomas told his friends Theodore "T.C." Calvin, and Orville "Rick" Wright about his idea. In the final episode of the series, Higgins tells Magnum that he really is Robin Masters.

What was the last episode of Magnum with Tom Selleck?

Resolutions is the twelfth and final episode of the eighth and final season of Magnum, P.I. which originally aired on May 5, 1988.

What happened to the original Higgins on Magnum PI?

Hillerman retired from acting in 1999 and died at his home in Houston, Texas at the age of 84 in 2017 (via New York Times). According to TMZ, Hillerman died as a result of heart disease.

How old was Tom Selleck when he did Magnum PI?

Tom Selleck was 35 when he got his big break. As the star of “Magnum P.I.,” a crime drama about a private investigator living in Hawaii, Selleck was thrust into the spotlight. Before that, the actor had starred in six other TV pilots that did not take off.

Are Tom Selleck and Roger Mosley friends?

Mosley). Their friendship and bond with one another served as the strong base for the series. When asked what the key ingredients behind the success of the show were, Manetti said: "Hawaii was the big star, Tom Selleck and the combination of all of us together. … We were all great friends on and off the set."

Who was originally supposed to play Rocky?

And the words Stallone is mouthing on screen are the words he wrote in 3 1/2 days and sold to producers Irwin Winkler and Robert Chartoff on the condition that he would play ''Rocky,'' and not Burt Reynolds, or James Caan, or Ryan O'Neal, who were being mentioned for the part.

How much did Sylvester Stallone sell Rocky for?

A week later Stallone sold the Rocky script to United Artists for the massive fee of $1 million. Although it wasn't a lot of money for a feature film, it was enough to carry out the first thing on his to-do list: get his dog back. But there was one massive problem in his way: Little Jimmy.

Who almost played Rocky Balboa?

Instead, they had much bigger names in mind, such as Peyton Place's Ryan O'Neill, Burt Reynolds, Robert Redford, and James Caan. The latter three were all Hollywood A-listers and household names that audiences were accustomed to seeing on the big screen.

Who was offered the role of Bubba in Forrest Gump?

13. David Alan Grier, Ice Cube and Dave Chappelle all turned down the role of Bubba. Ice Cube refused to play what he thought was an "idiot," while Chappelle simply thought the movie would fail. He's gone on to admit his deep regret in passing.

Did Kevin Costner and Sean Connery get along?

And although he was a very no-nonsense person, he was incredibly inclusive with me professionally and personally. He was the biggest star that I ever worked with and I will be forever grateful to be linked with him on film. Sean Connery was a man's man who had an amazing career.

Who else auditioned for Forrest Gump?

John Travolta, Bill Murray And Chevy Chase Were Sought To Play Forrest Gump Before Tom Hanks. Casting is key to any great movie. To paraphrase Robert Altman, 90 percent of directing is casting. Therefore, if you have the right people in the right roles, you tend to be alright in the long run.

Who was offered the role of Indiana Jones before Harrison Ford?

16) Who was offered the role of Indiana Jones before Harrison Ford? Tom Selleck was originally offered the role but was unavailable due to his commitment to the television series Magnum, P.I.. Three weeks prior to filming, Harrison Ford was cast.

Who was originally considered for the part of Indiana Jones?

Danny DeVito was originally Spielberg's first choice to play Egypt's best digger yet the actor proved too expensive. Spielberg rethought the character as a robust, pirate type figure and cast John Rhys-Davies after seeing him in '80s miniseries Shogun.