July 5th 2024.
Indiana Jones captured the hearts of audiences everywhere with his daring adventures and charming wit. But what many may not know is that the iconic role was almost played by someone else - none other than TV detective Magnum PI himself, Tom Selleck.
It all started in 1981 when Harrison Ford made his first appearance as Indiana in Raiders of the Lost Ark. From that moment on, he became synonymous with the beloved character, leading the way in four more films. But according to Selleck, it could have easily been him in the iconic fedora and leather jacket.
In his memoir, You Never Know, the now 79-year-old actor opened up about his career and revealed that he was initially offered the role of Indiana Jones. He even had a chance to read for director Steven Spielberg and creator George Lucas, but ultimately turned down the opportunity in favor of another project.
Selleck admitted that at the time, he was more concerned about the success of his TV series, Magnum PI. He explained that he was greeted warmly by Spielberg and given the test pages, but his focus was on whether or not the pilot for his own show would be a hit.
As he tried on the iconic hat and leather jacket, Selleck couldn't help but feel the weight of the role and the responsibility that came with it. Despite turning down the opportunity, he still looks back on the experience with fondness and admiration for the franchise that could have been.
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