February 8th, 2010 3:49 pm
Daniel Dae Kim joins ‘Hawaii Five-O’ pilot
The ‘Lost’ star has landed the role of Detective Chin Ho Kelly in CBS’ upcoming ‘Hawaii 5-O’ pilot.

Daniel Dae Kim
Daniel Dae Kim won’t be leaving the island after all. The ‘Lost’ star has landed a role in CBS’ upcoming ‘Hawaii Five-O’ remake.
Kim will play Detective Chin Ho Kelly, made famous by Kam Fong in the original series.
The leading role of Detective Steve McGarrett has yet be cast, however Australia’s Alex O’Loughlin (‘Moonlight’, ‘Three Rivers’) is still believed to be in talks.
‘Hawaii Five-O’ is being developed by ‘Fringe’ co-creators Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci. Peter Lenkov (‘CSI: NY’) will serve as showrunner.
Production on the pilot will take place at the Hawaii Film Studio in Oahu, the same stages where ‘Lost’ shoots.
‘Lost’ airs 8.30pm Wednesdays on 7TWO.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter













