The media reported on numerous occasions that CBS is planning to re-make “Hawaii Five-O.” In my posting of March 3, 2010 (click on the link) I provided links to some of the media reports. Please note there a comment by an Ilikai owner who has been an owner at the Ilikai since it was built. This owner worked on that show! In his comment, he shares his experience.
Here is some fantastic news! It appears that our Ilikai will be in the new “Hawaii Five-O”! Last week (March 23, 2010), the CBS crew and Alex O’Loughlin were here at out Ilikai to recreate the opening scene for the “new” “Hawaii Five-O,” with the “new” Steve McGarrett on the lanai of the penthouse # 2613 (i.e., the same lanai as used for the original series). Alex O’Loughlin will be the “new” Det. Steve McGarrett (previously played by Jack Lord). The movie crew was also filming some of the pilot scenes in the area surrounding the Ilikai.
Below please enjoy photos taken at that March 23, 2010 filming involving the helicopter. Those at the Ilikai were instructed by the Ilikai security not to be on the lanai at that time. The photos were kindly supplied by the Ilikai Hotel management (THANKS!) The third image shows the “new” Steve McGarrett, i.e., Alex O’Loughlin, with a representative of the penthouse owner. I was also told that the Ilikai Hotel and the AOAO Board reached out to the series production team to advise them that the Ilikai will be more than happy to work with them.
Of course, I will continue keeping you apprised if I get any more information. Anyone with more information, PLEASE SHARE!
During filming the opening scene for the new "Hawaii Five-O," March 23, 2010, the Ilikai.
Alex O'Loughlin (the “new” Det. Steve McGarrett) and representative of Ilikai penthouse # 2613 on its lanai that is used for filming the opening scene.
During filming the opening scene for the new "Hawaii Five-O," March 23, 2010, the Ilikai.
- The Ilikai
Don’t know about Alex or any of the actors, but the fact that the remake of Hawaii 50 includes the Ilikai again, should attract badly needed positive attention the Ilikai’s way.
GET SOME CLOSE UPS OF ALEX! HIS FANS ARE ALL HOPING AND PRAYING THIS WILL BE THE DRAMA THAT WILL REALLY PUSH HIS CAREER TO THE STARS CAUSE HE DESERVES IT. PROFESSIONALLY AND PERSONALLY HE IS ONE OF THE BEST PEOPLE YOU’LL EVER MEET. SUZANNE HIS FOREVER FAN