The Magnum P.I. reboot pilot has cast Jay Hernandez as the titular private eye. Hernandez will play Thomas Magnum, a decorated ex-Navy SEAL who, upon returning home from Afghanistan, repurposes his military skills to become a private investigator. Tom Selleck, who currently stars in the CBS drama Blue Bloods, played the role in the original series.
Hernandez’s recent film roles include the DC Entertainment film Suicide Squad and appearances in both entries in the Bad Moms comedy franchise. He has also appeared in films like Friday Night Lights, Hostel, and in the Netflix fantasy-action film Bright. On the television side, he has recently appeared in Scandal, Nashville, and The Expanse.
