My Sweet Alex O'Loughlin

Updated on Feb. 28, 2010

'BATTLESTAR' ALUM GRACE PARK JOINS THE CAST OF 'HAWAII FIVE-O'

"... Park will play Kono Kalakaua, the neice of Detective Chin Ho Kelly – a role filled by LOST actor Daniel Dae Kim.

According to Hollywood Reporter, Kono is a "beautiful and smart champion surfer who is about to graduate from the police academy when McGarrett recruits her to join his team."

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Park joins Alex O'Laughlin, Daniel Dae Kim, and Taryn Manning in the remake, which is expected to begin shooting next month in Oahu, Hawaii."

Article posted on TV Guide Magazine by Matt Roush on February 16, 2010

Question: What do you think of Alex O'Loughlin and Daniel Dae Kim being signed to reprieve Hawaii Five-O? There are naysayers complaining that CBS is wasting the talent of Alex on a remake of a past series, because they don't think these things ever work, but I'm excited about it. At the risk of dating myself, I remember the original series and I loved it, and being that I'd watch Alex in anything, no matter how bad it was, I'm opting for watching him in something that showcases his talent and I think this is a vehicle that will please his fans. Granted, he's not going to be baring his fangs, but I think it's something he can really get his teeth into. (Ugh, did I really make that pun?) Probably too early to know HOW the show is going to be presented, especially being brought to us by the same people that give us Fringe (and I take that as a PLUS), but I don't think it's too early for an opinion from someone who's been pretty right-on in picking the hits. What do you think? Is it a gamble, or a pretty safe bet that this could finally be one series that'll stay around for a while?—Dorothy

Matt Roush: Lots of variables at play here as to whether the pilot and the show itself will work, but I’m encouraged by the participation of Fringe’s Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci (who did a bang-up job refreshing the Star Trek franchise at the movies), and as I said last fall, Alex O’Loughlin’s best shot at CBS stardom will likely be as the centerpiece of a crime procedural, especially something with a bright tone and look that will showcase his charisma better than Three Rivers ever had a chance to. Hawaii and CBS have a long history of success (not just Five-O but Magnum, P.I. as well), and of all the many remakes kicking around out there, this one makes the most sense. Keeping Daniel Dae Kim in Hawaii as part of the ensemble is also smart casting. It’s all a matter of execution, of course, and I’m anxious to hear who they’ll cast as “Dan-O”—(wouldn’t it be interesting if it were a “Danielle?”;)—but on paper at least, this one sounds like a hot property.

Question: CBS has a lot of hit shows that have no reason to switch nights or time slots, so do you think that it is likely that the Hawaii Five-0 remake starring Alex O’Loughlin ends up on a Friday or Sunday night if it is picked up? If so, you might as well prepare yourself for people acting stunned and angry that CBS would have the nerve to not move one of their already hit shows to another night. The same goes with the Criminal Minds spin-off. On a related note, is there a standard length for a holding deal like the one that Alex O’Loughlin and other actors have with networks or does it expire if a particular actor or actress has too many failed programs?—Tyler

Matt Roush: Now you’re asking me to get inside the mind of the network scheduler—and before you all start writing in to say that with DVRs, it doesn’t matter when a show airs, it can still matter to a show’s long-term fortunes when and how it’s scheduled (especially on CBS, which is the most old-school network in many ways). With CBS, there’s always a tension between maintaining the successful status quo and trying to shake things up to prepare for the future. (This fall, CBS moving The Mentalist to Thursdays was seen as a relatively bold move, although it made room for the two-hour NCIS block, which looks like they’re playing it safe.) If CBS thinks it has a new hit in Hawaii, the boldest move would be to displace one of the long-running CSI shows to Friday or Sunday (New York would be my bet, but even that might be seen as reckless), although Hawaii may be seen as the perfect “blue sky” show to fill the presumed Friday gap should Numb3rs not return. The challenge at CBS is where to put new shows on a schedule with very few weak spots. Will CBS play the NCIS game with Criminal Minds and air the spinoff alongside the original? (In which case, CSI: NY would need to find new digs, anyway.) Sunday night is still CBS’s biggest problem spot (and not just because of the sports overruns), so I’m betting one of the high-profile newbies ends up there, helped by a ton of promotion.

Then we learnt that Taryn Manning has joined CBS' "Hawaii Five-O" pilot as a regular. Manning will play McGarrett's younger sister, Mary Ann McGarrett.

The Trek/Transformers writers talk about their new TV project.

Article posted on IGN by Eric Goldman on Feb. 17, 2010

"... Discussing their take on the project, Orci said, "I think the idea is to update it in a way that is still the comfort food that it always was, but almost a little Miami Vice too."

Added Kurtzman, "Peter Lenkov is one of the CSI: New York showrunners. He brought the idea to us. He pitched us an extraordinary pilot. We were really taken with it. It's not what we expected. There's a really emotional component to it."

Kurtzman added that they saw Hawaii Five-0 as an opportunity to, "Take something with a preconceived idea and turn it on its ear, and you have something really compelling."

Orci said they wanted to make Hawaii Five-), "Pure action and a producedual, but with some genuine character stuff in there. We hope it's a mix that you don't see often.""

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Hawaii Five-0: Re-dressed for Success - posted by mizzoH on AOLR

Hawaii Five-O - Additional Casting Calls

Posted on Spoiler TV on Feb. 11, 2010

[VICTOR HESSE] In his mid 30s.. he's a deadly Euro-trash gang lord whose lucrative pursuits include illegal arms dealing and a world-wide network of human trafficking. When McGarrett and his team take Victor's brother into custody, Victor abducts McGarrett's father, whom he ultimately executes without a qualm. Slippery, ingenious and completely conscienceless, Victor becomes McGarrett's arch-nemesis and the focus of McGarrett's undying enmity. But although McGarrett is determined to bring his enemy to justice, Hesse repeatedly slps through his fingers -- for now...GUEST STAR / RECURRING ROLE (3)

[LT. CATHERINE ROLLINS] 28-30 years old.. this beautiful, smart, dynamic woman is an intel officer at Navy Ops. McGarrett's loyal friend and longtime flame, she has an unspoken intimacy with McGarrett that is immediately apparent. Catherine agrees to do an under-the-counter favor for McGarrett. Well aware of the risks he's taking, she warns him to be careful...4 speeches & 3 lines, 2 scenes (19) POSSIBLE RECURRING ROLE.

[JAMES MCGARRETT] McGarrett's father, he's a rugged man in his 60s, a long-time officer of the Honolulu P.D., now retired. Bound to a chair and terrorized by Victor Hesse, James remains tough and defiant. In a final phone call to McGarrett, he expresses his love -- and also alludes to a long-time mystery that baffles his son. Unfortunately, when James dies at Victor Hesse's hands, his carefully kept secret dies with him.sptv050769..GUEST STAR (3) STAR AND OFFER NAMES ONLY

STORY LINE

When his father is taken hostage and killed by a notorious human trafficker and criminal kingpin, Naval Lt. Commander STEVE McGARRETT is determined to bring the killers to justice. And his best bet to do so is becoming the head of a special federal task force in Hawaii. Not only will McGarrett and his hand-picked team stand as the first line of defense against crime, drugs and terrorism in a strategically vital region, but McGarrett will also use his special powers to solve the baffling mystery that emerges after his father's murder...

[LT. COMMANDER STEVE MCGARRETT] Mid to late 30s... This craggy, tenacious Navy commander is a former Navy SEAL whose illustrious resume includes stints as a special investigator and a tenure with Naval Intelligence. McGarrett has been tracking the notorious Hesse brothers for years, but when his father is taken hostage and slain during his perilous investigation, he's determined to have justice. To that end, he accepts Hawaiian governor Pat Jameson's offer to run a federal task force centered in Hawaii, and imbued with latitude and special rights not granted to the police rank and file. McGarrett hand-picks an elite crew for his team, which stands as the first line of defense against encroaching terrorists and criminals in a strategically vital region. But in the meanwhile, he's determined to trace the baffling clues his murdered father left behind -- evidence that points to an unsolved mystery stretching all the way back to his mother's death, years previously...SERIES REGULAR (1)

[DETECTIVE DANNY "DANNO" WILLIAMS] 30s... A veteran cop from the Baltimore P.D., he has recently undergone an acrimonious divorce and has transferred to Hawaii to be near his 7 year old daughter. A real "working man in paradise," he's the "only guy on the island without a tan and always looks like he slept in his clothes." Gruff and driven, with plenty of raw courage and a 24/7 work ethic, Danno has already alienated the laid-back native Hawaiians in his department, and when McGarrett swoops in and takes over his present murder investigation, he's resentful, to say the least. Forced to partner with McGarrett, Danno is initially leery of their association -- but as he grows more familiar with his maverick new boss, he begins to appreciate the opportunity to work with McGarrett. And indeed, he quickly becomes an indispensable member of McGarrett's elite team, not to mention McGarrett's trusted associate and friend.sptv050769..SERIES REGULAR (15)

[CHIN HO KELLY] A tough, capable Asian man in his 50s, he's a 20 year veteran of the Honolulu police force who was a close friend of McGarrett's cop dad. However, Chin was recently drummed out of the department for accepting payoffs, even though he was completely innocent of all charges. Now a security officer in Pearl Harbor, he's grateful to McGarrett for offering him the chance to clear his name and get back into active duty. A savvy guy with a lot of connections on the island, Chin also becomes a crucial member of McGarrett's federal task force sptv050769...SERIES REGULAR (14)

[KONO KALAKAUA] Chin's niece, age 23-27... she's a spectacular Asian/Hawaiian beauty who is a champion surfer, with the smarts to match her amazing physical prowess. However, Kono's sole interest is getting her badge and becoming a cop. She's about to graduate from the police academy when McGarrett recruits her to join his team. Amped and ready for action, Kono goes undercover as a downtrodden immigrant girl looking for help from a notorious human trafficker -- a perilous assignment that takes a disastrous turn...SERIES REGULAR (40)

[GOVERNOR PAT JAMESON] A bright, beautiful woman in her early 40s, she's the Governor of Hawaii, a "local Hawaiian with a Washingtonian's backgone" who is that rarest of creatures -- a completely honest politician. Sincerely sorry to hear of McGarrett's loss, she offers him the unique opportunity to run a task force imbued with special federal powers beyond the run-of-the-mill police department. Her sincerity impresses McGarrett deeply, and bodes well for their future association...SERIES REGULAR - 10/13 (11)

[MARY ANN MCGARRETT] 25-30. McGarrett's younger sister, she's a punked-out young woman with a checkered past, including stints in rehab and several brushes with the law. Mary has been acting out ever since her mother's early death, at which point she felt effectively abandoned by her father -- an apparent betrayal she's still trying to work through. When she shows up high at their father's funeral, McGarrett is enraged -- but under his anger, he has a deep and loving bond with his sister, although that has been stretched to the breaking point in recent years. However, Mary's realization that her father's apparent neglect may have actually been his attempt to protect her from a mysterious menace just may inspire Mary to turn her chaotic life around...RECURRING / POSSIBLE SERIES REGULAR (16)

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This is the greatest news since the cancellation of Three Rivers! I believe Alex will be a great detective as he was in Moonlight ;-)

Check out this article from The Hollywood Reporter

"...The "Moonlight" star has closed a deal to topline CBS' "Hawaii Five-0" remake.

He will play the role of the head of the Hawaii State Police portrayed by Jack Lord in the original series.

O'Loughlin, who was an early favorite for the part, joins recently cast "Lost" co-star Daniel Dae Kim, who will play Detective Chin Ho Kelly.

The new "Hawaii Five-0" hails from hot feature writers and "Fringe" co-creators Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci and "CSI: NY" executive producer/co-showrunner Peter Lenkov. CBS Studios is producing.

"Hawaii Five-0" marks O'Loughlin's third starring vehicle at CBS, following "Moonlight" and this season's medical drama "Three Rivers."

CBS brass certainly hope that the third time will be the charm for O'Loughlin the way it was for another network favorite, Simon Baker, who starred in CBS' short-lived drama series "The Guardian" and "Smith" before headlining hit "The Mentalist.""

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Alex O’Loughlin Cops ‘Hawaii Five-O’ Role - By Matt Webb Mitovich - Feb 10th, 2010

Check out this article posted on Television Show Auditions on January 31, 2010

CBS has officially greenlit the "Hawaii Five-O" comeback for a full season. This remake of the classic TV series is being developed by "Transformers" writers Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci, along with "CSI: NY" executive producer Peter Lenkov, who wrote the script under their supervision. Casting is now underway and shooting will begin March, 2010 in Hawaii.

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Alex O'Loughlin, star du remake de "Hawaï Police d'Etat" ?

La chaîne américaine CBS vient de donner le feu vert à la production du pilote du remake de la série culte "Hawaï Police d'Etat". Et c'est Alex O'Loughlin, l'ex-star de "Moonlight" et "Three Rivers", qui pourrait y tenir le premier rôle...

CBS s'accroche à son remake de Hawaï Police d'état ! Après avoir échoué la saison dernière (avec un projet supervisé par Ed Bernero, scénariste et producteur exécutif d'Esprits criminels), le network vient de donner son feu vert à une nouvelle mouture signée par le trio Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci et Peter Lenkov. Les deux premiers sont les créateurs de Fringe, le troisième est producteur exécutif et showrunner des Experts : Manhattan. Autant dire qu'il y a du lourd derrière le stylo...

... Est-ce que Steve McGarrett va reprendre du service ou est-ce que, comme il avait été envisagé un temps, les enquêtes seront menées par son fils, prénommé Chris ?...

Un remake pour Hawaï police d’État

Jamais deux sans trois pour Alex O’Loughlin qui, après les annulations successives de Moonlight et Three Rivers – séries dont il était la tête d’affiche – ne devrait pas pointer au chômage très longtemps.

Manifestement fan de l’acteur Australien, CBS lui aurait en effet proposé de faire partie du remake de Hawaï police d’État (Hawaii Five-O en VO) actuellement en préparation.

CBS aurait trouvé l'acteur principal du remake d'"Hawaii Police d'Etat"

Alex O'Loughlin (Three Rivers, Moonlight) aurait décroché le rôle principal du remake de la série Hawaii Police d'Etat, actuellement en préparation chez CBS, révèle EW.com. L'acteur australien devient le premier visage attaché au projet qui vient d'obtenir la commande d'un épisode pilote.

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L'intrigue de la nouvelle version d'Hawaii Police d'Etat n'a toujours pas été révélée. La nouvelle mouture devrait reprendre dans les grandes lignes l'histoire de la série originale, celle d'un inspecteur dirigeant une unité spéciale de la police d'Hawaii. La chaîne avait un moment envisagé de focaliser l'action sur Chris, le fils de Steve Mc Garrett, héros du drama original interprété par Jack Lord.

Diffusé de 1968 à 1980 sur CBS, Hawaii Police d'Etat est resté présent dans la mémoire des téléspectateurs pour son thème musical. Sa nouvelle version devrait également être tournée sur l'île américaine, grâce aux avantages fiscaux qu'offre cet Etat aux productions télévisées et cinématographiques.

Hawaï Police d'état (2010) : Alex O'Loughlin (Moonlight ) à la pagaie ?

L’ex acteur de Three Rivers et de Moonlight serait donc la tête d’affiche du remake de la série Hawaï Police d'état. En tout cas si l’on en croit The Hollywood Reporter...

Le remake de la série 60’s Hawaï Police d'état : semble prendre bonne forme. En effet, le site The Hollywood Reporter nous annonce que la production serait en grande négociation avec l’acteur Alex O'Loughlin ( Three Rivers, Moonlight ) pour prendre la tête de la série. Il reprendrait donc le rôle du fameux Steve McGarrett (ou pas d’ailleurs, puisque l’on parle aussi d’un personnage qui serait le fils de celui-ci! ). Steve McGarrett, interprété en son temps par Jack Lord...

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Update on January 20, 2010

Michael Ausiello posted an article today which talks about the possibility that Alex will star in Five-O

Undeterred by the back-to-back failures of Moonlight and Three Rivers, The Eye net is courting O’Loughlin to headline the freshly-greenlit remake of Hawaii Five-O, sources confirm.

“Talks are ongoing,” says the insider. “CBS really wants to do another series with him.”

Thanks to my friend Bianca at LLOL for the heads up

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