CBS Reboot Of MAGNUM PI Finds Its Juliet Higgins

According to Deadline, actress Perdita Weeks is set to take on the role of Juliet Higgins in the upcoming CBS reboot of Magnum PI. She will star alongside the previously announced Jay Hernandez, in the role of Thomas Magnum. Peter Lenkov will be producing and writing the reboot, along with Eric Guggenhei. Read more about it from Deadline here!

Weeks is known for her roles in PENNY DREADFUL, THE TUDORS, THE PROMISE, and GREAT EXPECTATIONS. Film wise, Hernandez is known for his roles in SUICIDE SQUAD, Netflix's BRIGHT, and BAD MOMS. He can also be seen on television on shows like NASHVILLE and SCANDAL.

"Magnum P.I." will be an updated version of the classic series, set in Hawaii, that follows Thomas Magnum, a decorated ex-Navy SEAL, who becomes a private investigator. The original series' star Tom Selleck is currently in Blue Bloods, also on CBS. While no connection to the reboot has been discussed, it is possible that a cameo could be in the works.