I hope they dont decide to make this a gritty and dark. Lionsgate is developing a movie reboot of the actionadventure tv series macgyver, with cbs planning a remake of the show. There is no indication at present as to whether these new takes on the property will overlap in. There is no indication at present as to whether these new takes on the property will overlap in any way. The original series creator has announced plans are in the works for a macgyver film. Today lionsgate announced a macgyver movie was in the works, just a few days after cbs ordered a tv series reboot of the action adventure show from 1985. According to the post on gizmodo, zlotoff somehow ended.
Anderson reprised his role as macgyver in september 2012 in a new series of short films, created by mercedesbenz for the launch of their new mpv citan in europe. Break out your swiss army knives angus macgyver is back. Lionsgate will produce a new film based on the tv series macgyver, the studio announced friday. May 21, 2010 it may have been spoofed to hell and back by incoming comedy macgruber, but new line cinema are planning on reviving macgyver for the big screen. Cbs has ordered a pilot episode of a reimagining, as the hollywood reporter says its described, of the series that ran from 1985 to 1992. Young angus mac macgyver works for a clandestine organization within the u. For decades, macgyver has been part of the american lexicon. Learn why richard dean anderson will not be in the new macgyver. In march 2016, lucas till was announced as the new macgyver, joshua.
As planned, the new show will follow angus macgyver in his 20s, and will explore how hes acquired. Full episodes of macgyver on cbs all access but few people could live up to that title as well as rhett allain, who serves as the shows technical. Lenkov and starring lucas till as angus mac macgyver, an undercover government agent who prefers to fight crime with ingenious feats of engineering rather than lethal force. New line cinema is handling the project and has hired a screenwriter for the flick. Hes not a big enough box office star to headline a major movie, which this looks set to be.
Feb 05, 2016 plans for a movie reboot of the 80s hit follows news that a new version of the tv series is also in the works at cbs. Mariettas lucas till is the new macgyver 2016 debuting on cbs sept. Henry winkler and john rich were the executive producers. Feb 22, 2020 cbs official description for episode 4 reads like this, as macgyver works quickly to rescue survivors from a collapsed building in germany, he discovers a new safety threat a 1,000pound undetonated bomb from world war ii hidden beneath the rubble. Cbs has ordered a pilot episode of a reimagining of macgyver, which originally ran from 1985 to 1992. Lucas till on playing the iconic macgyver, and why the reboot works behind the scenes of macgyvers new season exclusive the star of macgyver thinks the reboots success partially hinges on its. Wan talked about his take on the project with craveonline earlier this year. An anonymous reader writes looks like everyones favorite swiss army knifewielding action hero may be making an appearance on the big screen. Washington after nearly 25 years off the screen, the ingenious problemsolver macgyver could be returning to television.
As well, peter wellers new villain that got introduced in the season 3 finale will be getting a much bigger arc in season 4 as a bad macgyver. Even before you watched the current serieseven if youd never seen the originalyou probably said you macgyver d something or have a handy friend whos a real macgyver. Macgyver tv show reboot on cbs wants the original mac to take some part in the new series. Davis, who went on to costar with original macgyver, richard dean anderson, on stargate sg1 1997. After dxss original, unnamed, cover is blown a new cover is needed which will allow for a. There are still classic macgyver references made about building a bomb with a toothpick, some string, a stick of gum, and a few household chemicals if the right proportions. As planned, the new show will follow angus macgyver in his 20s, and will explore how hes acquired his notorious skill set. Just make sure that macgyver isnt like all corny and stuff and that this movie doesnt destroy all the others like the new indiana jones one. The episodes were shot in johannesburg, south africa, in july 2012. New macgyver movie in the works march 2009 forums cnet. Way back in 2012, we reported that james wan was working on a new bigscreen feature about macgyver. Aug 11, 2016 macgyver tv show reboot on cbs wants the original mac to take some part in the new series.
It is a reboot of the abc series of the same name created by lee david zlotoff, which aired from 1985 to 1992. If hiring richman is any indication, new line plans to make macgyver straightfaced but still keep it fun. Angus mac macgyver is the title character and the protagonist in the tv series macgyver. The news comes as reboots of film and tv franchises continue to be in high demand. Feb 05, 2016 lionsgate is developing a movie reboot of the actionadventure tv series macgyver, with cbs planning a remake of the show. Macgyver remake series from james wan headed to cbs collider. He is initially a struggling film director possessing several artistic talents.
The new cbs series is also being developed by a member of the fast and furious franchise team, director james wan. May 21, 2010 using an old bicycle, some string and a car battery, new line cinema has created a macgyver movie. The show ran for seven seasons on abc in the united states and various other networks abroad from 1985 to 1992. We dont know anything else for now but since the show will serve as a prequel to the original tv series and since both the new show as well as the movie are going to be parked under lionsgate, its safe to assume that the show and the movie will work in tandem to reintroduce angus macgyver to everyone. New line announced a macgyver movie back in 2009, but it never quite got off the ground. With lucas till, tristin mays, justin hires, meredith eaton. Sawfurious 7 director producing new macgyver series.
Feb 05, 2016 macgyver movie in the works at lionsgate. The wmerepped writer did uncredited work on rush hour 3, wrote the chris rockanthony hopkins action comedy bad company and worked on a draft of beverly hills cop 4. The new macgyver faces plenty of challenges but he lacks the deep seated pain that we grew accustomed to seeing in anderson. The new macgyver is an illconceived, sterile reimagining of a series that is such a product of its time that it shouldnt have been updated in the first place. Cbs is the latest network to dust off a character from the tv graveyard, rebooting macgyver for a new audience nearly 25 years. Macgyver movie in the works at lionsgate and a tv reboot. Macgyver gave the classic action hero an everyman feel, relying on clever engineering and everyday objects to stop the bad guys and save the day. Take our quiz to test your knowledge of the show, its characters and most memorable moments. Cbs is planning a macgyver remake series from furious 8 director james wan and original executive producer henry winkler. You see, in the next movie, macgyver is on the run, as he gets framed for a crime he didnt commit. Macgyver is an american actionadventure television series developed by peter m.
The movie never actually came to pass, obviously, but now wan will get to tackle the. May, 2019 as well, peter wellers new villain that got introduced in the season 3 finale will be getting a much bigger arc in season 4 as a bad macgyver, for what thats worth. Launched in 1985, macgyver starred richard dean anderson in the title role as a secret agent noted for both his striking blonde mullet, and his aversion to guns and violence. Macgyver met best friend wilt bozer in the fifth grade, and both graduated from mission city high school. Lionsgate has announced a film version of macgyver with fast and furious producer neal moritz and original macgyver creator lee david.
Macgyvers richard dean anderson shares blunt criticisms. May 04, 2008 lee david zlotoff, the real life inspiration for macgyver, announced at maker faire today that a big budget macgyver movie is in the works. Cbs official description for episode 4 reads like this, as macgyver works quickly to rescue survivors from a collapsed building in germany, he discovers a new safety threat a 1,000pound undetonated bomb from world war ii hidden beneath the rubble. Macgyver is reportedly saying goodbye to one of its stars.
I remember watching this show when i was a kid, and still try to catch the reruns. Plans for a movie reboot of the 80s hit follows news that a new version of the tv series is also in the works at cbs. New macgyver spoilers for season 4, february 28, 2020. Macgyver, a reimagining of the classic series, is an actionadventure drama about 20something angus mac macgyver, who creates a clandestine organization within the u. No word on whether macgyver star richard dean anderson will be involved in the film. Watch the first trailer for the new macgyver tv series bgr. Could macgyver be trading in his swiss army knife for a saw. Perhaps hell get a cameo as mcguyvers father or boss, but i dont see him as the lead. As macgyver works quickly to rescue survivors from a collapsed building in germany, he discovers a new safety threat an undetonated bomb from world war ii hidden. The film will be based off the series that ran on the network from 1985 to 1992.
In the movie richard dean anderson will play macgyver senior, while the movie will focus on macgyver junior, to be played by shia lebouf. Mariettas lucas till is the new macgyver 2016 debuting. Lucas till teases mature season 4 see opening scene. Lucas till on playing the iconic macgyver, and why the reboot works behind the scenes of macgyver s new season exclusive the star of macgyver thinks the reboots success partially hinges on its lack of seriousness. Theres a whole lot of macgyver coming our way because not only is cbs working on a tv series reboot, but lionsgate has announced that it is. And yes you get 90 minutes of macgyver on a treasure hunt in the treasure of lost atlantis. The wmerepped writer did uncredited work on rush hour 3, wrote the chris rockanthony hopkins action comedy bad company and worked on a. Theres a macgyver movie reboot also in the works at lionsgate. Sorta like the movie the fugitive or the 2nd season of prison break. Its homage to the original director, dana elcar, who played pete thornton in the original series. Macgyver movie in the works at lionsgate and a tv reboot at cbs. Macgyver remake series from james wan headed to cbs. Macgyver is one of those shows that has shaped pop culture so much that its name has become a verb and it got a whole episode of mythbusters all to itself. For his part, wan was attached to direct new lines longplanned macgyver movie in 2012.
As macgyver works quickly to rescue survivors from a collapsed building in germany, he discovers a new safety threat an undetonated bomb from world war ii hidden beneath the rubble. Just a few days ago, cbs officially ordered a pilot episode for a new macgyver series, inspired by the show that ran on abc from 1985 to 1992. Oh, and people are now into guys who are hardtoget and hawt so dont make him all mushy and falling for gurls every second. Worried about the safety of his seminew roommate, mac goes to make sure shes safe. Macgyver becomes the latest reboot in the works this pilot season. Director of the saw franchise james wan is in talks to direct the new line macgyver film that is in the works. Macgyver is an american actionadventure television series created by lee david zlotoff and starring richard dean anderson as the title character. But its been a while since the show wrapped up, so you could be. The action of the movie takes place in our present, where a young macgyver gets into some kind of secret organization where his many talents will be put to good use. It may have been spoofed to hell and back by incoming comedy macgruber, but new line cinema are planning on reviving macgyver for the big screen.
When director thorton is introduced, macgyver calls her mrs. As planned, the new show will follow angus macgyver in his 20s, and will explore how hes. Lionsgate ceo jon feltheimer made the disclosure of both projects on friday during lionsgates earnings call with analysts. Lee david zlotoff, the real life inspiration for macgyver, announced at maker faire today that a big budget macgyver movie is in the works. No word on whether macgyver star richard dean anderson will be. It joins cbs nancy drew take drew and movie redo training day as well as foxs 24. Macgyver season 4 has actually been filming since the summer, including some photos with new addition henry ian cusick lost, the 100 as master manipulator russ. Sadly though, the writer theyve hired is jason richman, the brilliant mind behind such films as bangkok dangerous. Macgyver movie reboot in the works at lionsgate by dave mcnary. George eads has decided to leave the series, according to the hollywood reporter s sources.