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Editor says, what if Tom Selleck was chosen for the part of Indiana Jones? muses Zach Timmons. Please note that the opinions expressed in this post do not necessarily reflect the views of the author(s).
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In 1993, on this day planning begins on the fourth Star Trek series, "Star Trek: Voyager". Centering on the Federation starship USS Voyager and its attempt to return to the Alpha Quadrant after being displaced 70,000 light years away in the Delta Quadrant, the series will star Harrison Ford as Captain John Patrick "JP" Nelson, Kate Mulgrew as First Officer Kathryn Janeway, and Robert Duncan McNeill as Lt. Tom Paris.
Harrison Ford stars in Star Trek: VoyagerIn its seven year run, Voyager earns much critical acclaim, as does Ford for his portrayal of Captain Nelson, haunted by his past run-ins with the Borg. First introduced in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "The Best of Both Worlds pt. 1" as a starship commander who goes rogue following the Borg-caused deaths of his family, Nelson is eventually captured and assimilated himself, only being rescued and cured by his Academy classmate Jean-Luc Picard (who at one point, with tears in his eyes, is forced to order the Enterprise to fire upon his old friend). The episode consistently ranks as one of the best of any Star Trek series.
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Permalinks: Post, Day. Browse Thread: Alt Indiana Jones Source: Wikipedia Labels: Harrison Ford, Tom Selleck, Star Treck, Indiana Jones, Hollywood. Comment from Linda DeSciora Wagner on Facebook: Wow that's a hard one....He's more the Western Cowboy in my book...
Comment from Bruce Keezer on Facebook: So would Tom Selleck now be wearing a diamond earring at darn near 70?
Comment from Marie Barney on Facebook: ..lol..he doesnt strike me as the indy type..but.than I like harrison ford better tom selleck..
Comment from Chris Schultz on Facebook: Actually the Borg first appeared in the episode "Q Who." Interesting change in events though. I also think the writers of the Voyager series really wanted to have a female captain.
Comment from Margo Barotta on Facebook: if they choose Tom selleck to do the role of indiana jones ,we will see another kind of action because each actor has his presence
Comment from Simon Medhurst on Facebook: He did have the part but had to pull out because of his commitments to the 'remington steel' show his screen test is on the dvd :)
Comment from Simon Medhurst on Facebook: He did have the part but had to pull out because of his commitments to the 'remington steel' show his screen test is on the dvd :)
Comment from Simon Medhurst on Facebook: Cool :) he would have made a good indy but You can't Top mr ford :)
Comment from Ryan Skovinski on Facebook: im related to tom selleck!!!!!! hes my grandmas brother!
Comment from Ryan Skovinski on Facebook: im related to tom selleck!!!!!! hes my grandmas brother!
~ I'd think that the producers would have had to come up with some serious loot to lure Ford into this role. The SF stigma aside, it's always seen as a step down for an actor who made his name in movies to go into television. It's like putting on a big sign reasing I CAN'T GET WORK IN FILM ANYMORE.
~ I doubt Harrison Ford would have anything to do with Teleavision show stuff.
~ Personally, I lost interest in Star Trek stuff when I realized it glorifies the marxist socialist world view of an intellectualy dominated gender neutered socialist non violent society without money or any interest in business or competitioin based on the long disproven theory that people are by nature non violent, passive and 'good', Where all the men are neutered in soul. The only real humans there are the Klingons who are one huge outlaw motorcyckle club and the Romulans who are more human than the humans.
~ Harrison Ford would be a real asset to the ST franchise.
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Editor says, what if Tom Selleck was chosen for the part of Indiana Jones? muses Zach Timmons. Please note that the opinions expressed in this post do not necessarily reflect the views of the author(s).
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In 1980, on this day Tom Selleck is announced as the titular star of Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark after months of negotiations.
Tom Selleck plays Indiana JonesSelleck had been originally chosen for the role, but was forced to decline due to scheduling conflicts with the filming of Magnum P.I. However, a writer's strike delays production of the show by over six months, giving Selleck an opportunity to do Raiders; after obtaining Universal's permission, he speaks to director Steven Spielberg and wins the role of the intrepid archaeologist.
The movie is a box-office smash, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of all time and launching Selleck's career as a major Hollywood star, and is followed by three sequels: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984), Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade (1989), and Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine (1999), as well as the TV series The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles.
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Permalinks: Post, Day. Browse Thread: Alt Indiana Jones Source: Wikipedia Labels: Harrison Ford, Tom Selleck, Star Treck, Indiana Jones, Hollywood. ~ Unlikely, as Kate Mulgrew preplaced Genevieve Bujold after shooting started.
Comment from Ahmad Desai on Facebook: All wannabe explorers would be wearing that tash instead of the hat
Comment from Wendy Trevino on Facebook: I love those already. If Tom Selleck were in them I'd be watching them every other day! lol
~ I think he could have brought the role off well. ISTR he did a similar role in _High Road to China_.
~ I think he could have done it well, too--but it might have been a different Indy we'd have seen, and not just in looks. Actors bring their own personalities to every role, and whatever else he is, Sellect is no Ford. Whether it would have been better or worse, more successful or not, who knows?
It would certainly have changed the career trajectories of botyh Tom Selleck and Harrison Ford, though. One opportunity tends to lead to others. Who knows, Ford might have ended up making a long-term TV career.
Comment from Brian Wall on Facebook: If I remember correctly, he was offered the part, but turned it down.
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Editor says, what if a screen writers strike on the set of Magnum, P.I.. enabled Tom Selleck to take up the role from Paramount Pictures? muses Zach Timmons. The idea of Sting playing Deckard was from Arlena Arteaga Kelly. Please note that the opinions expressed in this post do not necessarily reflect the views of the author(s).
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In 1981, on this day the American action-adventure film "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark" premiered in cinemas across the United States. Directed by Steven Spielberg and produced by George Lucas, the movie starred Tom Selleck (pictured) in the leading role.
Tom Selleck plays Indiana Jones 2Due to his critical success in the role, Selleck was briefly considered for the part of Rick Deckard in the movie "Blade Runner". Unable to make the transition to a role with more dramatic depth, he failed the screen audition miserably.
Director Ridley Scott then turned to the surprise choice of English actor Gordon Sumner (known as Sting) who had auditioned well for the part of the replicant Roy Batty. His on-screen intensity delivered the part of Fayd Rautha in the 1984 movie "Dune" followed by a string of other movies in the SciFi mileau.
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Permalinks: Post, Day. Browse Thread: Alt Indiana Jones Source: Wikipedia Labels: Indiana Jones, Tom Selleck, Harrison Ford, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas. Comment from Marie Barney on Facebook: ...hmmm..I personally still cannot see Tom as Indy..to tall for the era, eyes not intense enough n voice to playful..lol..even if there was a writers strike..what would Selleck prioritise??
~ I don't know---a lot depends on a good director and script. Selleck might have been able to pull it off.
~ "Too tall for the era"? The movie's set in 1938, not 1538.
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