MacGyver Movie Coming

By Josh Tyler: 2008-05-04 22:55:33

With Magnum P.I. becoming a movie you knew it was only a matter of time before the 80s other big, television action sex-symbol got his shot at the big screen too. Gizmodo is reporting that MacGyver may soon get his Hollywood due.

The news comes straight from the lips of show creator Lee David Zlotkoff, who says a big budget MacGyver movie is in the early planning stages. Apparently he has all the movie rights and thus full control of everything which happens. Perhaps that will save it from the disappointing fate of other period big screen translations like Starsky & Hutch, where characters were recast with replacements and played for comedy. If Zlotkoff is smart, he’ll do what no other TV show to movie translation has managed, and bring back the guy who made MacGyver who he is: Richard Dean Anderson.

Anderson’s older, but he’s still got jump. Not long ago he was playing the lead on Stargate SG-1. If Harrison Ford can still play Indiana Jones, then there’s no reason we can’t have a MacGyver movie with Richard Dean Anderson. Unfortunately, Hollywood being what it is, we’ll probably get a mulleted Matthew MacConaughey wielding Mac’s duct tape.

What, you don't remember the greatness of MacGyver? Here's a refresher:

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L ADYMACGYVER
March 17, 2009 at 20:35

I watched the show growing up with my parents and loved it. It led me to the outdoors and to enjoy what nature has to offer. I would love to see a movie, but only with RDA. We see so many shows being made into movies and only a handful do it well. So what if RDA is older. If you've heard of Macgyver you know who the actor was that played him. Anyone else just can't pull it off. I do search and rescue work now and we make little jokes about how we Macgyver things all the time. So good luck to the producers and writers to come up with a story that will do the show and people that brought it to life proud.

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alis
September 25, 2008 at 17:18

yeeeessssssssssssssssssss!!!

I Love You!!

And I Love RDA !!!
Yes!
very Good !!!

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Will
September 12, 2008 at 18:55

There is noone else that can play MacGyver like Rick; I wouldn't even watch a new MacGyver movie if Richard Dean Anderson wasn't in it.

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Wolverine
August 30, 2008 at 14:08

The first season is the best. Mac should come against Murdock on an action flick. Richard Dean Andersen could be Macgyver again but we need fresh blood for both Mac and Murdock.

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Malissa
July 28, 2008 at 06:08

OMG, hell yea they better make a movie. ;} I own every season of MacGyver. Me and my mom would watch it together, but it suck she wont be able to see it see passed a way on June 3rd. RDA better be in the movie. And I own every season of Stargate and Stargate Atlantis.

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William Victory
July 25, 2008 at 22:22

I do like RDA as MacGyver, but for a big budget movie like this. You'll need a young actor like Christian Kane.(Angel tv series, young Hubb from Secondhand Lions, and Abe Wheeler from TNT miniseries Into The West.) to play Mac. I think he can pull it off very well. Honestly Matthew MacConaughey will be the death of the movie.

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MattGyver
June 23, 2008 at 14:20

Kris, I never watched SG:1, but I would just like to point out that RDA was a very talented actor in his MacGyver heyday. He didn't need much more experience :)

Angelalala, I agree; RDA IS way hotter than Harrison Ford. And a better actor.

On a more serious, I just bought Season 2. Lovin' it!

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Darkstar
June 3, 2008 at 16:01

It has to RDA or it would be a gross injustice to all the true MacGyver fans... The man is an institution !!!

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CHris Polakowski
May 28, 2008 at 23:16

MacGyver is the greatest show of all time and no one else could have brought the character to life better than RDA. MacGyver is one of those original and uforgetable characters who can only be portrayed by the original actor, RDA is MacGyver, no other actor can pull it off. If this movie is really going to happen than I am very excited and it is my hope that today's generation will experience the brilliance, intelligence, and greatness that is MacGyver. If anyone else plays the role I will boycott the movie. RDA is so many words is the MAN, he has more genuine charisma and talent than most hollywood actors and it seems that MacGyver is not so much based on the idea of a scientifically eduated resourceful man as it is based on the presence of RDA. MacGyver and RDA are one!

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Larry
May 8, 2008 at 18:20

MacGyver ran for 7 seasons it was as though Richard Dean Anderson was teaching america's youth how to live straight. Using anyone other than the man that mastered the art of getting out of a jam would be a waste of my money, and everyone else who decides to see it id they use another actor. Richard Dean Anderson had a spirit of realism...he was believeable who else are you going to find that plays hockey, and get out of a jam and make it look real?

Richard Dean Anderson-all the way....

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Angelalala
May 8, 2008 at 04:46

RDA is fantastic. NO ONE else can be MacGuyver. It just wouldn't be the same. RDA is waaaaaay hotter than Harrison Ford.

As Kris said, RDA has aged very well ;-)

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Kris
May 5, 2008 at 15:20

Agreed, RDA is as good now as he ever was, hes older, but hes aged very well and his tenure with SG:1 has made him a better, more exerienced actor. I think it would be great to bring him back... as long as Shia Lebouf doesnt play his smart-alek-young-son-taking-over-the-family-business.
I cant stand that kid.

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