Actor Tom Selleck recently finished his long stint as Commissioner Frank Reagan on the hit police procedural series Blue Bloods. However, he is also known for playing Thomas Magnum in the 1980s crime-drama series Magnum, P.I. The series caused Selleck to turn down the Indiana Jones franchise despite being the first choice for the title role.

Tom Selleck recently finished his stint on Blue Bloods (Credit: CBS).

During an interview, Selleck reflected on being offered the role that eventually went to Harrison Ford. The actor recalled having just shot the pilot for the crime-drama series that turned him into a household name, which had him turn down the movie. Selleck revealed the exact moment he realized the first installment was going to be a hit and here is what he had to say about losing out on it.

Tom Selleck revealed the Indiana Jones scene that had him sold on...