Tom Selleck | Indiana Jones – Indiana Jones Film Franchise

It’s quite difficult to imagine anyone other than Harrison Ford in the role of Indiana Jones, but you might change your mind if we bring up actor Tom Selleck. While he may not have that traditional cowboy look, it’s not too hard to picture him in the role. He even screen-tested for the character and was offered the part, but he eventually had to decline. This is because he was already committed to Magnum P.I.

Following Selleck’s exit, director Steven Spielberg pushed Harrison Ford to get cast for the role. While it may seem like a loss for Selleck’s fans, he did go on to become very successful in his own right. Magnum P.I. was a smash hit that is still beloved by many today. In any case, Spielberg certainly won the investment planning game since the Indiana Jones franchise owes much of its success to having Ford as its lead star.