Weird well maybe a second trailer will be out this summer like I said I am curious if we will get the original pilot.

I genuinely liked the way Mac looked in the trailer I just don't want his hair to be too short

I'm also curious if we will get some parts of the original plot (e.g. Mac being a prisoner of war). I guess some traumatic Background Story is kinda Standard nowadays - PTSD issues make a hero seem more "human"...

It looks like Peter Lenkov has read and taken on board all the comments and feedback raised on this site.

Most notably, "like his dad" (referencing the original).

Nice move! Very pleased.

exactly what I was thinking! Promising and intriguing, a more "clean " and interesting premise for the series.

I had heard a rumour (can't say who),

That CBS big wigs had considered dropping Lucas Till due to the backlash.

Since Limitless wasn't returning, a name that was muted for the role, was Jake McDorman.

Obviously, the production team fought hard to keep Lucas. He must be worth it. I personally, think he played/looked the part, from what I saw in the promo.

SOOOOO glad that they are going down the root of ... This is the original MacGyver's son. I also like, the way they will be making him more adult-like. I hope they address the cockiness also. Never worked in the original either.

Wait now it's a sequel noooooo I really wanted a reboot and in terms of negativity toward that actor sadly everyone who isn't RDA would get the same treatment heck Daniel Day Lewis would of been called the worst actor in the world had he tried to follow in RDA's footsteps


Sadly I am now getting worried Very worried

I disagree with you MacGyver12186,

There was a big backlash from fans, that CBS were in some way erasing or disrespecting RDA's version.

This way the reboot - focuses on Angus MacGyver Jr., (son of the original MacGyver character, played by RDA).

This makes more sense, with the show set in modern day time...and this way it opens up the possibility of a guest appearance of RDA in the role of his DAD. Be it, living or dead.

No actually it makes it worse in my opinion of your going to commit to an idea commit to it. All of this reeks of WB a young Macgyver stuff... Look I will still see it but inventing family members who don't exist just to make the 80's show even more sacred is well bad. Sorry I love the original just like I love the first 6 bond films and the first 3 batman films but you have to move on and resets mosh characters for a new generation. And again mac being cocky isn't an issue in the first season of the orignal he was like I said I wanted to see Mac become Macgyver essentially how he wen from cock 25 year old too at the end of say season 3 the Macgyver we all know and love.... But of course we live in the days Internet and execs getting scared oh well perhaps we should start a sub section of how this could of played out how the original plan went through.

My hope is very little is made out of his relation to the original and that they keep things vague on purpose. Otherwise I will be a little more then upset...

I hadn't actually realized he was going to be Mac's son in the redone pilot. If I'm honest, I really do prefer it because he can be HIS OWN MAN now without me keep thinking of the original. I liked that about the Knight Rider reboot. You don't keep thinking in your head, Mac would never have done that...and so on.

The shorter hair more mature thing was all I originally read into in this post, though, and that in itself was good. Son of as well? Works even better.

I'm starting to look forward to this now. Lucas was actually better in the trailer than I expected. I was shocked by how his deep voice was, and only his hair gave me the boy band vibe. Shorter hair, more mature...YES! I'm liking the vibe!

C'mon CBS you can pull this off now!!!

I'm not sure about that!

It's a bit confusing, but it says in the article that (...) the main character of Angus MacGyver (played by Lucas Till) would be (...). Alongside the bromance between him and co-star George Eads, there will also be a love interest for Angus (...)

I think it's still a Prequel. Mac hated his Name; why would he call his son Angus? I'm not sure if the author maybe misunderstood something... maybe we get to see his Dad in flashbacks?

You know, that's what I don't understand. I mean, what did they expect? They knew beforehand that even if they had hired a triple Oscar winner for Mac, there would have been backlash.

There's always backlash when you're rebooting. Heck, there would have been backlash if they had hired RDA to make a Sequel (e.g. that he's not fit enough to do it anymore). That's just the way it goes.

This reboot falls or suceeds on his main character and therefore on the actor that Plays him. That's why you should be absolutely sure about him before you hire a Pilot without a script and a first Season without liking the Pilot and cast... Sometimes I'm wondering if they took enough time to think everything through; on the other Hand they had tried to do this reboot for years so they should have had enough time to do some thinking, no?

Even if he isn't Mac's son, and that's an error, I'm still liking the shorter hair and more mature version they're offering up. It sounds like they've listened, and are adjusting a little. Works for me so far.

For me too! It also Shows that they are interested in opinions by fans of the original.

I'm really wondering when they'll start Shooting again. If they really do a complete reshoot with new Locations... they'll Need new costumes for the new cast, new sets etc... that's quite some pressure time-wise to be done in September / October.

Dash,

I can't see Locations changing, perhaps a few alterations maybe, small adjustments and maybe a few extra one's might be added. For the most part, the hardest job is getting the right cast in place.

A lot of the action sequences from the pilot will probably be kept and re-edited to fit in with the new script and actors etc.

All the rest will slot into place. Each person has a role and contributes accordingly. This isn't new or unique, and this is quite common on productions, etc.

Once the show enters production, everything will run like clockwork. They will probably begin shooting in early June.

Pilot episodes, generally get re-shot and re-edited before the real first episode airs. For example, BBC's Sherlock shot a pilot ep and re-shot the Pilot episode before broadcast. They learnt an enormous amount through the pilot, amending and adjusting the script, style, look, etc. accordingly before re-shooting the pilot again and creating a fantastic stylist program.

I came across this article today, check this out

http://worldscreen.com/the-wit-analysis-cbs-2/

(...) Of all of CBS’s new fall shows, the reboot of the ’80s series MacGyver generated the most interest in social media, according to analysis from The WIT.


(...) ...the trailer logged 2.6 million views on CBS’s official Facebook page and its YouTube playlist (restricted to a U.S. online audience). That number reflects a curiosity about the revival, which opens Friday nights at 8 p.m.

(...) “Judging by the first reactions however, CBS is far from having convinced its audience it has something new to bring in the crowded world of remakes of TV and movie franchises,” says Caroline Servy from The WIT. “’Too generic,’ ‘not risky,’ ‘not the right guy for the part’—viewers have a lot to say and are not quite ready to forget Richard Dean Anderson and his mullet.”

It is refreshing to see Peter Lenkov, address fan concerns. But as a producer myself, making a show by committee doesn't work either. Peter with his years of experience will be aware of this fact, and he'll want this to work and be amazing, just as much as we all do. From his recent Instagram posts, he knows the importance of getting this right, and by what I have read so far, and it seems he wants to respect, honour and persevere the original program. Perhaps his vision is to play homage to it somehow, who knows? Only time will tell.

I'm not sure about that!

It's a bit confusing, but it says in the article that (...) the main character of Angus MacGyver (played by Lucas Till) would be (...). Alongside the bromance between him and co-star George Eads, there will also be a love interest for Angus (...)

I think it's still a Prequel. Mac hated his Name; why would he call his son Angus? I'm not sure if the author maybe misunderstood something... maybe we get to see his Dad in flashbacks?

I agree with you. I think it's still a prequel (or reimagining), not a sequel about his son. I really think the "looks more like dad" comment was just a slip of the tongue, and they simply meant "looks more like the original MacGyver." (and I had the exact same thought you did about the name: Why would Mac name his son 'Angus,' a name that he himself hated so much, he NEVER used it? It wouldn't make a bit of sense.)

If it is in fact a continuation and they use Angus jr. Then it will be a clear indication that they have no knowledge of the original show. They need to research the original.

I honestly felt no connection to the original trailer. So the fact that they are re-shooting it is a good sign. However i have to ask. If they go with a continuation, where is Sam??

That still doesn't make sense because this new guy is suppose to be the same MacGyver coming out of high school not the son of RDA's MacGyver.

He has the same name and we know MacGyver hates the name so why on earth would he give his son the name he hates.

It really doesn't. All it tells us is that these guys don't know the character's background and apparently can't be bothered researching it... I mean geeze Louise... we've got the MacGyver Bio and his life timeline right here it's not that hard to work out.
If the reference was to his grandfather then that would immediately lock this show in sync with the old.

These guys need to release that they are dealing with 30 years of iconic lore. They can't just make willy nilly changes and expect the fans to except it. It's akin to making James Bond a security guard.

Yep. That's why it's up to the people running the show to make sure the overall product is right.

You're point however is somewhat undermined when those people who as you pointed out may have just been born when the original show aired, start spouting on about how great this pilot is and comparing it to the original.

Do you know that for sure or is it an assumption on your part?


I was thinking about this pilot earlier today and it occurred to me that I wouldn't be supprised if we saw some changes between the pilot and the rest of the show. It certainly wouldn't be the first time it's been done. They did it with Knight Rider 2005, 6 Million Dollar man, Man From Atlantis (I think from memory), even the original MacGyver pilot had differences to the rest of the show.

I feel sorry for CBS. It is a case of "Your damned if you do, and damned if you don't". And, you're not going to please everyone.

When this series was initially muted, and it was leaked that this series would focus on a 20 something MacGyver. I originally thought the show would be set in the 70s, but then it said.... it was set in Modern day. This confused me and others greatly and had many people wondering about this series. You can't have a prequel to a show, then set it in the future - just doesn't make sense.

The many audience reactions online were that CBS were disrespecting the original series because they were replacing RDA for Lucas. And no one could replace RDA as MacGyver.

CBS' intentions are good. They want to bring back this new series in a big way and introduce this extraordinary character to a new audience. The continuation storyline makes the most sense. And should help to dissipate the negative concerns raised by some (mostly RDA fans, and not so much MacGyver fans).

From what I read out of that article, (I felt it was quite clear and self-explanatory). RDA's MacGyver now becomes the Grandpa Harry role and is referenced in the pilot promo. This makes the most sense, our new adventure is cut from the same cloth and has learnt all his wisdom and know-how from his late father. Fans of the original should rejoice, it is a nod to the past, and respects the integrity of the old show, while moving the show forward. Plus this helps explain the Morden day timeline/ viewpoint, and the introduction of new characters into this MacGyver's world.

The series needs to get off the ground to a fresh start, without having to look to the past too much. For example, the naming of the clandestine organisation in the new series - could be a nod to the past. Lincoln wonders what they should call the agency and Mac (thinking about his father's past), suggests the Phoenix Foundation.

As for SAM, who knows - this character might turn up in future episodes. I always hated that last episode anyway. Who was that woman mentioned anyway? It would have been more plausible for them to have referred to Nicki, Penny, or Kate Connelly (from season 1), as SAM's mother. Not some character we never saw or heard of, before. Have we all forgotten how bad some of the writing was on the original show? Timelines and story arcs were messed up from time to time anyway. So, therefore, CBS can have a creative license at moulding history to fit within this new series' start point.

But that aside, It is very plausible, that within the intervening years RDA met someone, settled down and had a child called Angus.

Why would Mac name his son 'Angus,' a name that he hated so much, he NEVER used it? Firstly, in "Good Knight.." episode I felt he grew to like his name. Secondly, It is quite common within families to name a sibling after the father, so as that child carries on the father's name, it's a tradition thing. It happened in my family, and now that my dad has passed away, I feel most privileged to carry on his name. So, already I can relate to this character. Thirdly, he had a wife (who gave birth to this baby), she may have decided for them. They say behind every strong man, is an equally strong woman, supporting them - Perhaps he didn't get a say in the matter.

Who knows?. We've got to start using our imagination. Let's watch this show a fresh. A new MacGyver show, in any form, is better than none at all.

No, If the show has to begin somewhere, this is the most logical and less messy. Fans of the original, get to keep their MacGyver character intact, and a new MacGyver and new series are born.

I think we're worrying about something that might not even be fact, it could be a slip of the tongue - he might not be Mac's son, but simply moulded more on the original - which I think would be enough for me, at least.

Are you SURE he won't be Sam? His middle name was Angus, after all? Sam was never actually his name at all. They could easily say he'd taken his dad's surname. I've known people do it in reality, so its not impossible. (I know the years don't exactly fit, but hey, its Hollywood!)

Let's face it, there are lots of possibilities which way it could go, but I am simply rejoicing in the fact that they did listen to the fans concerns and are making the character more mature, shorter hair, and more like the original fans expect.

Studios should never pander too much to fans, but they do need to listen to a degree and I think, or rather hope that's what is going on here.

Fingers crossed. And hey, it got me more positive and who saw that coming?

Why is this such a big deal? Am I missing something.

This series is about a new MacGyver (supposedly RDA's son) called Angus.

Why is this such a bad thing? Can't we just accepted this? Surely, in the intervening years since the program was off the air. He got married, had a son, they named it Angus, and MacGyver Sr....kicked the bucket?

And let's move on with the new show.

It sounds about the most plausible premise I've heard so far, and it keeps the two shows uniquely separate.



Oh... And It opens up the option for RDA to come back... Living or dead.

It's no big deal to me, either way. As long as the premise is closer to the original like they have promised, and Mac looks and acts a bit more mature and less cocky, I think I could be happy. They can't please everyone. It's not going to happen.

I have always simply wanted something closer to the original than was first promised, and since they're re-shooting the comments sound closer to the mark, at least for me.

Time will tell!

Totally agree with you MacJeep,

At the end of the day, this is all about a New MacGyver.

I loved the old show. I thought RDA was fantastic in the role.

I'm looking forward to Lucas Till's portrayal.

I'm liking the changes so far, and enjoyed the promo - it had potential... So if we are start with that as the base line.

This NEW series, can only get better.

I feel the same way-- it doesn't matter if it's a sequel to the original series, or if it's a reboot/prequel/re-imagining of it. As long as it's good, I'm happy.

I never understood the concern some people had about this somehow erasing the original show. That's nonsense. The original still exists, and will continue to exist. Like I said before, if this is a reboot/prequel/reimagining, it's really no different than Batman Begins. That was an origin story, but it was never intended to match up with any of the previously existing Batman films. It was just a new take on the same character. And guess what? All of the other Batman films still exist. It'll be the same situation with this.

I think people just really wanted to have a continuation or at least have a single universe more along the lines of the Star Trek TV shows or Star Wars, instead of a disjointed approach where we have the same characters in new story universes each time.

But we're kind of guessing on all this at the moment based on that one comment which as pointed out might well have simply been a slip of the tongue.

I think people just really wanted to have a continuation or at least have a single universe more along the lines of the Star Trek TV shows or Star Wars, instead of a disjointed approach where we have the same characters in new story world each time.

But we guess on all this at the moment based on that one comment which as pointed out might well have simply been a slip of the tongue.

The issues are there are many universes in MacGyver already and before everyone says no. Well either that or continuity is out the window

Universe 1 season 1 of macgyver, Mac is a Vietnam vet who met Peter Thornton due to a horse smuggling scheme if I remember correctly. He doesn't mind guns (even shoots one in the pilot) he drinks occasionally and he I believe used to smoke. Again based on the pilot. Also, he went to high school an old high school girlfriends home and no mention of Jack Dalton or Mike at all

Universe 2 seasons 2-7 Mac now was never a Vietnam vet spent the 70's in various colleges. They met due to Murdoc. Jack Dalton and Mike appear and were important in elementary school -high school. Has a son

Universe 3 TV movies- the Citan commercial macgyver went to college in London was friends with Paul and also did archaeology. Brief mention of DXS ( in the trail to doomsday) mention of Sam at all. Mac also has a daughter, not a son

Universe 4 (that didn't happen but almost did) Young Macgyver: Phoenix Foundation is now apparently back in the military, and Mac has a nephew.

Universe 5 the new rebooted version.


So this nervousness about universes is a little silly as I hate to be the person who tries to combine the 4/5 universes above lol.

I think people just really wanted to have a continuation or at least have a single universe more along the lines of the Star Trek TV shows or Star Wars, instead of a disjointed approach where we have the same characters in new story universes each time.

But we're kind of guessing on all this at the moment based on that one comment which as pointed out might well have simply been a slip of the tongue.

The issues is there are many universes in macgyver already and before everyone says no... Well either that or continuity is out the window

Universe 1 season 1 of macgyver Mac is a Vietnam vet who met Peter Thornton due to a horse smuggling scheme if I remember correctly. He doesn't mind guns (even shoots one in the pilot) he drinks occasionally and he I believe used to smoke. Again based on the pilot. Also he went to high school an old high school girlfriends home and no mention of jack dalton or mike at all

Universe 2 seasons 2-7 Mac now was never a Vietnam vet spent the 70's in various colleges. They met due to murdoc. Jack dalton and mike appear and were important in elmentary school -high school. Has a son

Universe 3 TV movies- the citan commercial macgyver went to college in London was friends with Paul and also did archaeology. brief mention of DXS ( in trail to doomsday) mention of Sam at all. Mac also has a daughter not a son

Universe 4 (that didn't happen but almost did) Young Macgyver: Phoenix foundation is now apparently back by the military and Mac has a nephew.

Universe 5 the new rebooted version.


So this nervousness about universes is a little silly as I hate to be the person who tries to combine the 4/5 universes above lol.

All these universes. I blame that dern Stargate program the DSX covertly started up...

With the exception of the Young MacGyver idea which never eventuated and therefore doesn't matter because it never happened.... everything fits happily within 1 universe....

The 2 stories about how they met was quite successfully explained and joined together in this fan-fiction by Loth. (one is a cover story for a classified mission)

In at least 2 season 1 episodes he's seen disliking alcoholic drinks so I don't know how you came to the conclusion that he drinks. We also see him coughing and spluttering as he uses the cigarettes in the pilot episode indicating that he's not used to it. So not sure how you came ot that conclusion either.

I don't know what that means?

Actually that was established in season 1.

based on what?

Again explained by the cover story idea in this fan-fiction

I'm not sure what point you're trying to make with that comment?

Who has a son? And based on what information?

You've mixed about a 3 different things here into one universe.

Citan commercial: based a number of years after the end of the show.. not out of the realms of possibility that he could have met someone and had another child - SAM would be off living his own life by this time too.

archaeology in London: he's always been interested in archaeology (Eye of Osiris, Holy Rose, Treasure of Manco) There's no reason why he couldn't have done these classes after he'd finished travelling through Europe with Mike and Jack in the late 70's after collage. Their travels could have ended in London with them heading back to the U.S. and Mac spending his last year (or couple of years) in the UK.

Including things which never eventuated and were only ever an idea is going a bit too far don't you think?

Wishful thinking, trying to gain Followers via Hashtags or is he actually trying to tell us something interesting?

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