I’ve been a big fan of Matthew McConaughey ever since I saw him in Steven Spielgberg’s very best film “Amistad” years and years ago. He often takes light and fluffy roles (which he plays pretty well actually), but man, when you put him in something that needs some range, that’s when you see the real depth of this man’s talent (just go watch Frailty).
Well, according to the newest round of rumours (these ones claiming to be facts… but don’t they all) McConaughey is set to wear the moustache and take on the mantel of Magnum P.I.. If this is indeed true, I think it’s an amazing choice. He’s got the talent, the build, he’s the right age and a great look. And yes, the man can sport a stache. The guys over at CinemaBlend give us this:
They say it’s been handed over to Dodgeball director Rawson Marshall Thurber, who has finished his redraft of the script adaptation of the classic ‘Magnum P.I.’ television show which made Tom Selleck and his glorious mustache famous. Sadly, Selleck will not return to playing Thomas Magnum. Instead, the word is that good old boy Matthew McConaughey has the part, with Steve Zahn as his friend Rick, Tyrese Gibson as chopper flying T.C., and William H. Macy as his British landlord Higgins. They’re sticking with the idea of Magnum and his friends being war veterans, but since so much time has passed now they’re veterans of the Iraq war.
I LOVE the idea of Macey as Higgins! Personally, if this all turns out to be true, then I think it’s a terrific cast. So put aside the “if this is true” question for a moment. In general… what do you think of this news if it’s true.
(Please, save the “We want Selleck back” comments. The 61 year old dude isn’t doing it… so just let it go)
