Lead actor confirmed for Secret Agent MacGyver remake
A long search for CBS was crowned with success – The channel has found a new Agent MacGyver to pilot the MacGyver remake, based on the hit 80s ABC series Secret Agent MacGyver. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Lucas Till, best known for playing Alex Summers in the X-Men franchise, was cast by Richard Dean Anderson in the original series. Joshua Boone (Law & Order. Special Victims Unit) has also been approved for a regular role in the drama pilot. CBS's "MacGyver" is positioned as a reimagining of the series of the same name. The plot will center on 20-year-old MacGyver (Till), who was recruited by an underground organization to use his unique talents, solved problems in unconventional ways and prevented catastrophes. Till recently reprized the role of Havok in X-Men: Apocalypse and starred in the cartoon "Monster Trucks." A new version of the series , written by R. Scott Gemmill, is now run by screenwriter Paul Downes Colezzo and Brett Mahoney (Reanimation). The original show's executive producer, Henry Winkler, will serve in the same capacity and share responsibility with James Wan (Fast and Furious 7, Aquaman), who will further oversee the television project. David Von Encken will direct the pilot. Boone will play Ganner, MacGyver's best high school friend. In addition to Till Boone, the pilot also includes George Eads. Till recently reprized the role of Havok in X-Men: Apocalypse and starred in Monster Trucks.The new version of the series, written by R. Scott Gemmill, is now directed by writer Paul Downes Colezzo and Brett Mahoney ("Resuscitation"). The original show's executive producer, Henry Winkler, will serve in the same capacity and share responsibility with James Wan (Fast and Furious 7, Aquaman), who will further oversee the television project. David Von Encken will direct the pilot. Boone will play Ganner, MacGyver's best friend at school. In addition to Till Boone, the pilot also includes George Eads. Till recently reprized the role of Havok in X-Men: Apocalypse and starred in Monster Trucks.The new version of the series, written by R. Scott Gemmill, is now directed by writer Paul Downes Colezzo and Brett Mahoney ("Resuscitation"). The original show's executive producer, Henry Winkler, will serve in the same capacity and share responsibility with James Wan (Fast and Furious 7, Aquaman), who will further oversee the television project. David Von Encken will direct the pilot. Boone will play Ganner, MacGyver's best high school friend. In addition to Till Boone, the pilot also includes George Eads. Scott Gemmill, now with writer Paul Downes Colezzo and Brett Mahoney (Reanimation). The original show's executive producer, Henry Winkler, will serve in the same capacity and share responsibility with James Wan (Fast and Furious 7, Aquaman), who will further oversee the television project. David Von Encken will direct the pilot.Boone will play Ganner, MacGyver's best friend at school. In addition to Till Boone, the pilot also includes George Eads. Scott Gemmill, now with writer Paul Downes Colezzo and Brett Mahoney (Reanimation). The original show's executive producer, Henry Winkler, will serve in the same capacity and share responsibility with James Wan (Fast and Furious 7, Aquaman), who will further oversee the television project. David Von Encken will direct the pilot.Boone will play Ganner, MacGyver's best high school friend. In addition to Till Boone, the pilot also includes George Eads. David Von Encken will direct the pilot.Boone will play Ganner, MacGyver's best friend at school. In addition to Till Boone, the pilot also includes George Eads. David Von Encken will direct the pilot.Boone will play Ganner, MacGyver's best friend at school. In addition to Till Boone, the pilot also includes George Eads. The Topic of Article: Lead actor confirmed for Secret Agent MacGyver remake. |
