According to Variety, Jay Hernandez is set to star in the lead role of the upcoming CBS reboot of MAGNUM PI. He will play Thomas Magnum, who was originally portrayed by Tom Selleck. Peter Lenkov will be producing and writing the reboot, along with Eric Guggenheim. Read more about it from Variety here!
Film wise, Hernandez is known for his roles in SUICIDE SQUAD, Netflix’s BRIGHT, and BAD MOMS. He can also be seen on television on shows like NASHVILLE and SCANDAL.
“Magnum P.I.” will be an updated version of the classic series, set in Hawaii, that follows Thomas Magnum, a decorated ex-Navy SEAL, who becomes a private investigator. The original series’ star Tom Selleck is currently in Blue Bloods, also on CBS. While no connection to the reboot has been discussed, it is possible that a cameo could be in the works.