A Miss
The producers of Magnum P.I. had given Selleck strict conditions. For one thing, he was not allowed to work on other projects while filming the TV series. Now, the actor’s popularity was on the rise at the time and it was getting harder and harder to turn down offers! In fact, he was offered lead roles in Raiders of the Lost Ark and had to pass the opportunity to Harrison Ford since the shooting schedule coincided with that of Magnum P.I. However, as we now know, the first season of the show had been delayed and Selleck could have done both projects if he knew ahead of time!
A Miss
Swing And A Miss
Raiders of the Lost Ark was not the only opportunity Selleck turned down either. He was also offered the role of King Marchand in Victor/Victoria, a 1982 film that starred Julie Andrews. However, he wasn’t sure about taking the role at the beginning. When he was ready to accept it, the part had already been given to James Garner. Moreover, he already signed the contract for Magnum! Some things are simply not meant to be.
Swing And A Miss
