Was Tom Selleck The Original Choice For Indiana Jones Before Harrison Ford Grabbed The Role?
Was Tom Selleck supposed to be Indiana Jones? ( Photo Credit – Flickr; Instagram ) For most movie lovers, Harrison Ford is the signature face of Indiana Jones – whip, rugged and charismatic. But believe it or not, Ford wasn’t the first pick to play the now-iconic adventurer. In fact, had things gone slightly differently in the early ’80s, Tom Selleck might’ve been outrunning boulders and chasing down ancient relics in the blockbuster film franchise. Yes, the moustachioed TV heartthrob of Magnum, P.I. fame was actually the original choice to play Indiana Jones. The surprising reveal recently came from Karen Allen, who played Marion Ravenwood opposite Ford in the film. In a candid conversation reflecting on her career, Allen confirmed that Selleck was the maker’s first choice to play the titular character and was even approached for the same. However, Tom Selleck couldn’t take up the role because of his commitments to the hit American crime drama television series, Magnum, P.I. “Tom had done a pilot for Magnum, P.I. before being asked to play Indiana …