How about this for perfect casting: EW.com has learned that Matthew McConaughey has been offered the role of Thomas Magnum in Universal Pictures’ adaptation of Magnum P.I., based on the successful ’80s television show that starred Tom Selleck. The character, a former Navy Seal turned reluctant detective, seems a sweet match for the laid-back actor. McConaughey, we’re told, is reading the script from writer/director Rawson Thurber (Dodgeball) and will decide shortly. Now the burning questions: Will he grow a mustache for the role? And will our Hawaiian shirts suddenly be cool again? Developing …
Apr 2
2008
10:01 PM ET
Matthew McConaughey offered 'Magnum P.I.'
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I loved this show. I hope they do it intelligently (Bond style) with a bit a wit. Maybe Tom could have a cameo as whoever?
He could not possibly be Magnum. He failed in Sahara and would fail in this. They need to keep looking.
There is no way that people can see anyone but Tom Selleck in this role. It would be like asking someone else to play Jack Tripper or the Fonz.
This could be good. Will it be good? Ha who knows. I really like Tom Selleck, and can’t see them making this movie without having him, and Magnums two freinds making a cameo just like the episode of Vegas that was on recently that featured all three of them. Rawson is a very good writer so I say bring on Hawaii again woot!
You have got to be kidding! I’m a Matthew McConaughy, but Thomas Magnum he is not. If they don’t want to show Magnum 20 years later using Selleck and company, why bother.
Tom Selleck IS Magnum P.I.
Sorry, Matthew, you’re no Tom Selleck.
Yet another TV show turned into a movie. Wow, the industry has really run out of ideas.
Well, we’ve hit the bottom of the barrel, haven’t we? Tom still looks mighty fine…much better than the smelly slob pictured above.
I see it!!!! I am a huge fan of Mr. Selleck and have seen every episode of Magnum many times, bout the DVDs… I can see it and think it would be great as long as Mr. Selleck and buddies were in it in some way and gave their blessings to the project… I know Mathew would also want their blessings as well and think he would do a wonderful job as Thomas Magnum…
He would make a good Thor or Captain America if Stan Lee-Marvel decides to make those into movies. But Magnum- I don’t really think so.
oh, do we really need this??
“oh, do we really need this?”
I can’t think of any movie we really need.
If a movie sucks it’s not the actor’s fault, it’s the screenwriter’s. Matthew McConaughey would make a great Thomas Magnum, and if the movie is worth anything, I’d go see it.
I think they could find some original material for this very good actor. It is a compliment that Tom Selleck’s character is still popular after so long, but let Tom do the character again, if he wants to, and find something new for Matthew!
I love Matt. He’s absolutely gorgeous and awesome. But I don’t think he would make a good Magnum. I think Magnum PI was as popular as it was (and still is) due to Tom Selleck. He had boatloads of charm and charisma. When you think of Magnum PI…you automatically think of Selleck. Sorry Matt!
Magnum was the best show on TV. I think it would be great to introduce Magnum to today’s audience. But not with McConaughey. He just doesn’t have the intelligence and charm Selleck has.