Tom Selleck will he be on the "Magnum PI" Reboot? The original star has strong feelings about a return

Throughout his stay in Hollywood, Tom Selleck has been the face of several famous characters, and one of them now comes back on the small screen. Before he was Frank Reagan on Blue blood, Jesse Stone in Hallmark's eponymous series or Monica's older boyfriend on Friends, he was the titular character of a certain police series of the 80s. But Tom Selleck will he be in the Magnum P.I. restart, or does it pass the torch to a new crop of talent?

Selleck is not considered an actor – or for any other role – on the new IMDb page of the CBS series, and there is not really any news of his involvement. So, for now, do not expect to see the favorite mustache of the United States in the show that launched his career. This does not mean that he was not consulted before the new version, but during an interview in September with Parade magazine, he said that he simply gave his approval and continued.

"I do not really have a voice, CBS was kind enough to include me in a meeting," Selleck said. "They said," We will not do it if you really have a problem. "I said," I did my own show and I'm very proud of it. I wish you good luck."

There is also no fun presence in the works – in fact, Selleck seemed rather against the idea when asked if it was possible that there was a guest. "I told them I would not do an invitation stage to let the public know that I approve," he told TV Insider after noting he was too busy with Blue blood play a role behind the scenes on the Magnum restart again. "I am on [the fans would] like that, but I have an obligation towards my version. And [showrunner] To fart [Lenkov]will make his decision on which Magnum in some similar circumstances should be around. "

And so, with the support of Selleck, but in the end, it's time to welcome a new Magnum. Jay Hernandez (Scandal, Nashville), which will play the P.I title in the reboot, is a departure from the original character to more than one title. For starters, he is Latino – and Hernandez thinks having a person of color in the role helps to diversify the otherwise largely white universe.

"There is a lot of negativity attached to people of color, so it's really wonderful, daring and special to have this opportunity to put these pictures to tell stories and be on TV and have something that contrasts strongly with a lot of what we absorb on a subconscious level, "said HernandezVariety.

New Magnum P.I. do the splash the original do? It's too early to say. But he is armed with all the right tools, including a capable star, a lush, tropical setting, and the blessing of the TV legend that brought it to life. Judge for yourself when Magnum P.I. premieres on September 24th.