Tom Selleck joins the cast of "Vegas"

*Raph's Girl* · 04-11-2007, 08:58 PM

Former "Magnum, P.I." star Tom Selleck is in discussions to join "Las Vegas" as the new leading man of NBC's fast-paced light drama.

He would play the smart, powerful, fun-loving new owner of Montecito Resort & Casino, a new character designed to fill the void left by the recent departure of
James Caan.

Caan, who played the head of the casino's surveillance team for four years, recently left the series, saying he wanted to return to features.

"Vegas" was picked up for a fifth season in February and is slated to begin production on its order soon. The show also is looking to add a beautiful female concierge in the wake of the departure of co-star
Nikki Cox. Caan and Cox left amid news that the NBC renewal was contingent on budget cuts.

Josh Duhamel also stars on "Vegas," with Molly Sims, James Lesure and Vanessa Marcil rounding out the cast.

Selleck's starring role on "Vegas" would mark his first regular gig on a drama series since his Emmy-winning turn on "Magnum, P.I.," which ran on CBS for eight seasons until 1988.

He followed that up with memorable recurring roles on "Friends" and "Boston Legal."

Selleck also has had success with the "Stone Cold" series of original movies for CBS, with the latest installment, "Jesse Stone: Sea Change," slated to premiere in May. He also is a member of the voice cast of the Walt Disney Co.'s animated feature "Meet the Robinsons."

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04-11-2007, 08:58 PM	#1
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	Tom Selleck joins the cast of "Vegas" Former "Magnum, P.I." star Tom Selleck is in discussions to join "Las Vegas" as the new leading man of NBC's fast-paced light drama. He would play the smart, powerful, fun-loving new owner of Montecito Resort & Casino, a new character designed to fill the void left by the recent departure of James Caan. Caan, who played the head of the casino's surveillance team for four years, recently left the series, saying he wanted to return to features. "Vegas" was picked up for a fifth season in February and is slated to begin production on its order soon. The show also is looking to add a beautiful female concierge in the wake of the departure of co-star Nikki Cox. Caan and Cox left amid news that the NBC renewal was contingent on budget cuts. Josh Duhamel also stars on "Vegas," with Molly Sims, James Lesure and Vanessa Marcil rounding out the cast. Selleck's starring role on "Vegas" would mark his first regular gig on a drama series since his Emmy-winning turn on "Magnum, P.I.," which ran on CBS for eight seasons until 1988. He followed that up with memorable recurring roles on "Friends" and "Boston Legal." Selleck also has had success with the "Stone Cold" series of original movies for CBS, with the latest installment, "Jesse Stone: Sea Change," slated to premiere in May. He also is a member of the voice cast of the Walt Disney Co.'s animated feature "Meet the Robinsons." http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070411/tv_nm/selleck_dc_1 __________________