Tom Selleck checking in to NBC's "Vegas" - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 04-11-2007, 10:23 AM

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Former "Magnum, P.I." star Tom Selleck is in discussions to join "Las Vegas" as the new leading man of NBC's fast-paced light drama.

He would play the smart, powerful, fun-loving new owner of Montecito Resort & Casino, a new character designed to fill the void left by the recent departure of James Caan.

Caan, who played the head of the casino's surveillance team for four years, recently left the series, saying he wanted to return to features.

"Vegas" was picked up for a fifth season in February and is slated to begin production on its order soon. The show also is looking to add a beautiful female concierge in the wake of the departure of co-star Nikki Cox. Caan and Cox left amid news that the NBC renewal was contingent on budget cuts.

Josh Duhamel also stars on "Vegas," with Molly Sims, James Lesure and Vanessa Marcil rounding out the cast.

Selleck's starring role on "Vegas" would mark his first regular gig on a drama series since his Emmy-winning turn on "Magnum, P.I.," which ran on CBS for eight seasons until 1988.

He followed that up with memorable recurring roles on "Friends" and "Boston Legal."

Selleck also has had success with the "Stone Cold" series of original movies for CBS, with the latest installment, "Jesse Stone: Sea Change," slated to premiere in May. He also is a member of the voice cast of the Walt Disney Co.'s animated feature "Meet the Robinsons."

Reuters/Hollywood Reporter

Buffyboy323 · 04-16-2007, 05:25 PM

I`m sure Tom will be a fun addition to the show. I just don't understand how they can afford Tom Selleck, but not Nikki Cox.....??? Mary was great, and her storyline this past season was a HUGE highlight for the year. It was really good. One thing I really hope they get to the bottom of is the cliffhanger ending, with the shootout. I hope James and Nikki shot a wrap up scene for the season premiere, or that it`s explained in a great way, in case they didn't.

ponytail · 10-02-2007, 06:23 AM

I just watched Las Vegas for the first time on Sept. 28. Only because of my guy, Tom Selleck. I have to admit it's a pretty good show.

04-11-2007, 10:23 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,108	Tom Selleck checking in to NBC's "Vegas" LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Former "Magnum, P.I." star Tom Selleck is in discussions to join "Las Vegas" as the new leading man of NBC's fast-paced light drama. He would play the smart, powerful, fun-loving new owner of Montecito Resort & Casino, a new character designed to fill the void left by the recent departure of James Caan. Caan, who played the head of the casino's surveillance team for four years, recently left the series, saying he wanted to return to features. "Vegas" was picked up for a fifth season in February and is slated to begin production on its order soon. The show also is looking to add a beautiful female concierge in the wake of the departure of co-star Nikki Cox. Caan and Cox left amid news that the NBC renewal was contingent on budget cuts. Josh Duhamel also stars on "Vegas," with Molly Sims, James Lesure and Vanessa Marcil rounding out the cast. Selleck's starring role on "Vegas" would mark his first regular gig on a drama series since his Emmy-winning turn on "Magnum, P.I.," which ran on CBS for eight seasons until 1988. He followed that up with memorable recurring roles on "Friends" and "Boston Legal." Selleck also has had success with the "Stone Cold" series of original movies for CBS, with the latest installment, "Jesse Stone: Sea Change," slated to premiere in May. He also is a member of the voice cast of the Walt Disney Co.'s animated feature "Meet the Robinsons." Reuters/Hollywood Reporter
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04-16-2007, 05:25 PM	#2
Buffyboy323 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 24, 2005 Posts: 6,104	I`m sure Tom will be a fun addition to the show. I just don't understand how they can afford Tom Selleck, but not Nikki Cox.....??? Mary was great, and her storyline this past season was a HUGE highlight for the year. It was really good. One thing I really hope they get to the bottom of is the cliffhanger ending, with the shootout. I hope James and Nikki shot a wrap up scene for the season premiere, or that it`s explained in a great way, in case they didn't.

10-02-2007, 06:23 AM	#3
ponytail Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 20, 2004 Location: In Happy, Healthy, Wealthyville Posts: 4,272	I just watched Las Vegas for the first time on Sept. 28. Only because of my guy, Tom Selleck. I have to admit it's a pretty good show.