Today, Tom Selleck is one of the biggest names in Hollywood. But even though “Magnum, P.I.” put his name on the map, Tom Selleck wasn’t originally interested in the project at all. Tom Selleck Wanted His Character to Have More DepthTom Selleck wasn’t always a big fan of “Magnum, P.I.” launched Tom Selleck into the pop culture scene, but he was trying to get his foot in the door well before he starred in the popular 80s show.