MacGyver is officially coming back from the dead. CBS has ordered a reboot of the action-adventure drama for the 2016-17 season.
MacGyver originally survived seven seasons on ABC from 1985-1992.
Details of the CBS reboot follow below:
EPs: Peter Lenkov, Henry Winkler, Lee Zlotoff, James Wan, Michael Clear
EP/Director: David Von Ancken
Studio: CBS Television Studios in association with Lionsgate
Logline: A reimagining of the television series of the same name, following a 20-something MacGyver as he creates a clandestine organization where he uses his knack for solving problems in unconventional ways to help prevent disasters from happening.
Cast: Lucas Till as ‘MacGyver’, George Eads
Stay tuned as we monitor the survival status of CBS’ MacGyver…
HA! says
Seriously? That’s the best they can do? Resurrect old shows???