- Tom Selleck proved his commitment to Blue Bloods by refusing to star in a reboot of Magnum P.I.
Before his iconic role as the protagonist in Blue Bloods, Tom Selleck was the titular central lead in the cult 80s crime drama Magnum P.I. The veteran star’s portrayal of a freelancing private investigator made his one of the biggest superstars on television for 8 seasons of the show.
When Selleck was expectedly called back for a reboot of the show in 2018, the Three Men and a Baby star declined the offer categorically. Having already committed to a long-standing association with Blue Bloods, the actor had no regrets and revealed that his commitment to the CBS show was the top priority.
Few actors get the unique opportunity to play multiple memorable characters who have stood the test of time. Tom Selleck is one star who has this envious reputation. Following his cult role in the 80s crime drama Magnum P.I, Selleck went on to star in another hugely popular CBS series Blue Bloods which is currently in its 14th season. Tom Selleck Tom Selleck rejected the Magnum P.I reboot owing to his commitment to Blue Bloods During his time with the police drama, the FRIENDS actor was called upon to star in a Magnum P. I reboot series which would have been an expected outcome considering his influence in the original show. But Selleck surprisingly turned down the offer. In an interview in 2020, Selleck told TV Insider about the valid reasons he had for his rejection.
- They asked and I said, ‘Absolutely not. I’m busy with Blue Bloods.”
Selleck went on to add that he wasn’t fully certain of how the reboot would incorporate the original elements of his character. He also believed that he wanted to stick on to the memories and nuances of his version in the 80s.
