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Magnum McConogay

Filed under: TV News > Film Flickers > Matthew McConaughey

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When they run out of original scripts, they resort to taking ideas from television.

Universal Pictures is making an adaption of the '80s TV show Magnum P.I., which starred the perpetually mustached Tom Selleck.

Selleck played a detective with a Navy Seal background. And set to take his place in the movie version is?

Matthew McConaughey!

Entertainment Weekly is reporting that McConaughey was offered the role of Thomas Magnum.

McConagay is said to be reading the script from the movie's writer and director, Rowson Thurber, who also worked on Dodgeball.

Mateo should be deciding shortly if he will be confirming the role.

Would U go watch Magnum P.I. if McConaughey was in it?

We'd rather see Fletch, Jr.!

[Image via WENN.]

106 comments to “Magnum McConogay”

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  1. nik says – reply to this


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    first

  2. lulu says – reply to this


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    2nd….gotta try it sometime havnt you….god i feel like a saddo now

  3. nikki says – reply to this


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    third

  4. **ASHLAAY VIOLAA** says – reply to this


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    cant wait! love all the man neess jump on it

  5. hrc says – reply to this


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    SERIOUS STEROID-BROW

  6. paige says – reply to this


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    that's dumb…. selleck is still totally hot… they should just let him play the role again.

  7. nikki says – reply to this


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    nice i was right! i agree lulu…i hate to be that person but i had to try it

  8. kev says – reply to this


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    second!

  9. ret says – reply to this


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    Tom is and always be the ONLY Magnum P.I.!!!!

  10. g money says – reply to this


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    second!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

  11. hrc says – reply to this


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    SERIOUS STEROID-BROW … ON MATT … YUCK AND DOUBLE-YUCK

  12. kiki says – reply to this


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    that is random!

  13. Koko says – reply to this


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    Uah … that's just kind of sad … in a disgusting way.

  14. samantha says – reply to this


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    hahahahhaha

    wow

    no comment

  15. kryshon says – reply to this


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    tom selleck should play the part

  16. ss says – reply to this


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    PEREZ Y HAVE YOU STOPPED PROMOTING LEONA, SHES NUMBER 1
    IS IT BECAUSE SIMONS COWELLS STOPPED PAYING YOU!!!

  17. Jenelle says – reply to this


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    MMC is hotttt

  18. Kate says – reply to this


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    damn 2nd

  19. dfgf says – reply to this


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    Tom Will be the ONLY Magnum!!!

  20. dy says – reply to this


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    so?

  21. dsummerfan says – reply to this


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    I think Matthew is perfect for that role !!!

  22. bathog says – reply to this


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    it should be richard simmons.

  23. pam says – reply to this


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    Don't hate Perez, Matt is HOT!!

  24. stoooooopid! says – reply to this


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    That's like making Perez the next Indiana Jones!!! :lol:

  25. jessica says – reply to this


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    ew

  26. Ruben says – reply to this


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    McConaughey has the nicest ass on earth! Please ram me!

  27. the girls! says – reply to this


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  28. Cassie says – reply to this


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    Strange, but, could work. :)

  29. JEN says – reply to this


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    WHAT AN ATTENTION CUNT !!!!!!!!

  30. lil ol me says – reply to this


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    ew why do they ruin stuff?

  31. selleck says – reply to this


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    Why not use Selleck as Magnum? That sounds like a better movie to me…

  32. Danish says – reply to this


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    Wow… why isn't there some actual intelligent comments/feedback here? The FIRST thing is getting REALLY old guys

  33. josh says – reply to this


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    as long as they've got him in those little 70's shorty-shorts, i'm there.

  34. christie says – reply to this


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    Matthew comes into my roomates tanning salon in Boston on most saturdays he is here. He's usually stoned.

  35. ks says – reply to this


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    Matt M. is the most unattractive man in Hollywood. Boring too. Yet, they keep trying to jam his a** down our throat. I wouldn't pay to see him in ANYTHING.

  36. selleck says – reply to this


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    God I hate the losers that feel the need to say 'first'. Get a life!

  37. lollygags says – reply to this


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    ummm…i went to college with RAWSON thurber. he got kicked out of union college for pissing on some dude at a frat party. he's got balls. good writer. curious to see what he'll do next…i remember him being kinda hot too.

  38. kelsey says – reply to this


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    tom selleck still looks good. Just let him be magnum again

  39. get a life says – reply to this


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    So sick of losers that have to say 'first'. Who cares? Get a life.

  40. i'mnotadork says – reply to this


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    i seriously tivo magnum's all the time because my 3 year old daughter LOVES higgins and tc!

  41. JL says – reply to this


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    Tom Selleck is bisexual. My friends brother who has since died of aids, had an affair with Tom in the 70s. Completely serious.

  42. Chelse says – reply to this


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    They are both the hottest men on the planet, but I think that's were their similarities end. I just can't see Matt as the ultra-cool Magnum PI, but I would love to see a movie version of it. I think I would probably want to see it even more if the original guy was involved somehow.

  43. Jenn says – reply to this


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    I love Matt…but sorry. Selleck owned that role.

  44. Lucy says – reply to this


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    Matt is great looking and all. But Selleck added charm, intelligence and charisma to the role which I don't think Matt has.

  45. toole says – reply to this


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    I love Magnum PI and Mateo is PERFECT for the part. i think they should redo Fletch as well, but I think Ashton Kutcher and Kate Hudson would be an unbeilevalbly awesome duo in that remake, and I would spend money at the theatre to see it.

    Hey blogger researcher, we're bored people at work surfing the net for lives more interesting than are own. It's neither a subculture or a community, it's entertainment.

  46. CJ says – reply to this


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    Magnum was the coolest show ever and I don't think it can be duplicated. Leave it alone if Selleck isn't a part of it.

  47. Shannon says – reply to this


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    Tom Selleck is still hot. Not sure how, but I swear the man even gets hotter the older he gets. Let him do it. I really can't see anyone else doing it. I like Matt, but hope he turns it down.

  48. Max says – reply to this


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    I can't stand McConaughey. He would ruin the Magnum movie. Magnum PI was and still is an awesome show.

  49. mafme says – reply to this


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    Isn't MM already sort of living the life of Magnum?

    Oh, and you misspelled "Felch."

  50. QueenOfTrashin' says – reply to this


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    I smell a franchise here.

  51. retired says – reply to this


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    I agree with #9–Tom Selleck is and always will be the ONLY Magnum PI.
    McConoughey would be a joke in this role. McConoughey is a joke in any role. I would not watch it.

  52. Amy says – reply to this


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    Magnum was the best show on TV. I think it would be great to introduce Magnum to today's audience. But not with McConaughey. He just doesn't have the intelligence and charm Selleck has.

  53. Annie says – reply to this


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    I think Matt would be ok in it…nothing more. Selleck owned that role. When I think of Magnum, the only one I picture is Tom Selleck.

  54. JP says – reply to this


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    Yes I'll watch it. I loved Magnum PI as a kid, Matt's prtty cool IMO.

  55. NoWay says – reply to this


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    I'd rather see a movie that catches up with the original Magnum (Selleck). Tom is the only Magnum P.I. . For that reason alone, I WILL NOT be seeing this movie, when it comes out (not even on DVD). Nuff said.

  56. Tori says – reply to this


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    Oh no! Please don't do this movie. McConaughey is such a stoner. Not classy like Selleck is.

  57. Amy says – reply to this


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    LOVE Magnum PI, LOVE McCaughnahey (sp?) and LOVE Selleck! Can't wait to see the movie!

  58. erthica says – reply to this


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    Who's down to play Higgins? George Clooney - I'm sorry I can't take this one seriously.

  59. Nicky says – reply to this


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    I was just a tot when Magnum aired in the 80's. Now I watch the reruns and love it (my god the hottness!). Selleck was (and still is) so sexy and had this charming way about him. Matt's adorable, I just can't picture him as Magnum. Nothing against Matt though.

  60. hottiemommy says – reply to this


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    I still fuck Tom Selleck. He's hot for and old man. Bring it on Magnum!!!
    Mustach=tickler…..

  61. Dez says – reply to this


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    agh que asco!!!, nada mejor que el verdadero Tom S. Bitches, Te Amo Perezito!!!!!!!!!!!

  62. Conch says – reply to this


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    Both guys are sexier than hell. So I guess it would be ok with me. I just think Tom Selleck made that role everything that it was. He's an icon. I'd probably want to see the movie a hell of a lot more if Selleck was in it.

  63. Suzy says – reply to this


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    I'd definitely do Tom if I ever got the chance. He is so damn sexy!

  64. Justina says – reply to this


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    good God, can't they find some new blood? His face is droopy and leathery and he thinks he's hot.

  65. Riley says – reply to this


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    Well hell yes! I'd see it and I hope they keep him half (or completely) naked during the whole movie.

  66. xyszerep says – reply to this


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    For the love of GOD, Hollywood officially sucks!

  67. L FROM CANADA says – reply to this


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    TOM SELLECK IS SO YUMMY! What the hell is the studio thinking? Tom could still play the role!!!!!

  68. Paul says – reply to this


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    OMG Matt McC as Magnum…YUM! Too bad he has no chest hair like the original. Maybe they should bring Selleck back as Magnum, but have Matt McC as his hot ass nephew, last name also Magnum.

    Oh and mafme… Perez actually spelled it right.. "Fletch" is that gawd awful movie with Chevy Chase. Go check on IMDB.COM

  69. Matt Sucks! says – reply to this


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    Matt M. is a total conceited idiot who will act in anything. NO respect for him since he jumped in Owen's grave (so to speak) in "Tropic Thunder", especially since he's friends with Owen and Woody … Matty HAD potential and used to be really hot. Now he's just old, stoned and trapped by his baby-mama. I'm not a Tom Selleck fan but I'd MUCH rather see Tom in the part than Matt the Moron…

  70. chater says – reply to this


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    Alright, alright, alright! Love him! He may not be the most talented, but damn he is hotttttt! Go for it Matt!!

  71. piper says – reply to this


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    No But mac is totally hot,but have to stay with my man Selleck and plus he is a Republican!! Gotta love the Pubbs!!!

  72. jill says – reply to this


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    No, Tom Selleck should be Magnum. He is better looking now and is the only Magnum I want to see!

  73. tiffany says – reply to this


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    I would rather see the original cast, whether they are older or not. Matthew could play his son, but he is definitely not Magnum.

  74. becky says – reply to this


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    There is something really creepy about this McConaughey guy. I thought at first it was that he didn't have any facial hair and looked like a woman…but he does seem to have facial hair. Then I thought it was his mouth–when I saw some of the movie We Are Marshall, my God I was shocked to see him talking out the right side of his face! His mouth moved all the way there when talking! That was DISGUSTING. Is that how he talks?!!? There is something MAJOR unattractive about this buy, Bruce Jenner (the decathalon guy) kind of unattractive. EUWWWWWW!

  75. laura says – reply to this


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    This really bums me out!
    Why is Tom not doing it???

  76. Sal says – reply to this


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    Selleck's the man! McConaughey is too much of a girlie man to take the part of Magnum. I would see the movie. Just not with Matt in it. Too fem for my tastes.

  77. Max says – reply to this


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    I'd see the movie with Selleck in it. He owned that character. Awesome show.

  78. Kate says – reply to this


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    Matt's kinda ugly. Built real cute, but kinda ugly. Tom is still so damn hot. I love older men. I'm having naughty thoughts about Mr. Selleck.

  79. Anne says – reply to this


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    Both of these guys are sexier than sh!t. I remember watching Magnum PI just to see Selleck come out of that ocean all dripping wet barely dressed. Awesome site. I think Matt can fit the bill nicely. God knows he doesn't believe in shirts. I would see the movie, although I would love to see both guys in it. Two is better than one.

  80. Sam says – reply to this


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    I can see why they want to remake Magnum. What a great show. But I think Tom Selleck made the show what it was. He was the perfect Magnum. I probably wouldn't care to see some other guy in the movie. Especially not McConaughey. What a clown.

  81. Kimberely says – reply to this


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    Awww. I love Tom Selleck. I would want to see him in the movie. I'm not a huge fan of Matts. He seems too perfectly waxed and into himself.

  82. Patti says – reply to this


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    Why don't they do the movie with Tom Selleck he's still in good shape It would rock

  83. Sellek Yes! says – reply to this


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    Tom Sellek should be Magnum!

  84. Bdub says – reply to this


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    Back in the day, Selleck was so fucking hot. Now, MMc gets my motor running. He's a lame actor, but any excuse to see that body and have him take off his shirt - I'm there.

  85. bette says – reply to this


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    MM? yuck.

  86. embry says – reply to this


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    EEEEEWWW! MM is nasty, nasty, nasty. This is an insult to Tom Selleck.

  87. beachgirl says – reply to this


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    Actually, it's RAWSON Thurber, I grew up with him and went to Elem-Highschool with him and his siblings. He didn't just "work" on Dodgeball, he wrote the whole movie. I am sure he would do great things with the Magnum script, as he is a really talented writer.

  88. Samantha says – reply to this


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    Tom was born to do Magnum. He is the only one I can imagine in the movie. I guess Matt would be my second choice. I just really think both of them should be in it somehow. Otherwise, I don't think I would want to see it.

  89. Sarah says – reply to this


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    Matt is definitely hot! But I don't think he would make a good Magnum. Tom is still so damn sexy. I'd rather see Tom in the movie. It's his character.

  90. Dog says – reply to this


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    No to Matt. Tom's just such a likeable guy. Can't see anyone else as Magnum.

  91. Val says – reply to this


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    Matt's too hairless. I love me some Tom!

  92. Mandy K says – reply to this


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    WHO'S GOING TO PLAY HIGGINS!!!!!??????

  93. Jon says – reply to this


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    Way too many people firmly equate Selleck to Magnum. No way is McConaughey going to be able to overcome that.

  94. J says – reply to this


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    Selleck still looks good and should play the part. MM's good, but he's no Thomas Magnum.

  95. Rick says – reply to this


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    You have got to be joking!!!! McConaughey to play Magnum, that has got to be one of the most ridiculous ideas I have ever heard of! Mr. Tom Selleck is only one to play the role of Magnum P.I. there are no exceptions or alternatives. Besides , if you look at it strictly from a finical point of view, the studios would double or possibly even triple the money it would take to do this movie by having Selleck reprise his roll as Magnum. McConaughey….No Way!

  96. mummy2one says – reply to this


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    As Jonathon Quale Higgins would say…OH MY GOD!!!!! MY husband is a huge Magnum fan and I have begun to watch it. We cannot see Matthew play Magnum. Tom Selleck should keep the role he was born to play. Now, if they want to make MM a role for the movie as Rick Wright, then I wouldn't care less.

  97. Will says – reply to this


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    Every movie Matt does sucks. This will too. Damn. They're going to ruin yet another classic. Sorry Tom.

  98. Robin says – reply to this


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    I might see it if it had Matt and Tom in it. It it doesn't have the real thing, why go see it. I really don't care much for McConaughey.

  99. Vicki says – reply to this


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    McConaughey's gross. The man doesn't even bathe. I would go see the new Magnum movie with just about anyone else as the lead. Why not Tom? He still so damn sexy.

  100. Christy says – reply to this


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    Tom's a sweetie. I worked as an extra on the Las Vegas set. We weren't allowed to speak to the actors. Tom was the only actor who looked me in the eye…smiled, and said good morning. Pure class. And he's is even sexier in person.

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