Almost 24 years to the day after the original “MacGyver” came to a close following seven seasons on the air, the first look at CBS' upcoming update was released yesterday, aiming to introduce a new generation of viewers to the kinds of engineering magic one can put together using just a dime, a guitar string and a pack of firecrackers. 

Lucas Till (most famous for his portrayal of Havok in the “X-Men” franchise) features as the titular genius Mac, filling in the iconic shoes of Richard Dean Anderson. And while Till's smarm and borderless self-confidence can be a little irritating, but this is still MacGyver, and it's more about seeing seemingly inescapable situations getting bamboozled by whatever objects just happened to be in the vicinity. 

In “MacGyver”, the twenty-something Mac is behind the formation of a new government organisation where he can showcase his amazing knack for using science and critical thinking to solve any problem that comes his way. Expectedly, some of those problems are extremely dangerous as he makes his way around the globe with the former CIA agent Lincoln, played by former “CSI” star George Eads.  

Also starring Addison Timlin, Michelle Krusiec and more, “MacGyver” looks like a bright-eyed and flaming-tailed action-adventure series that thankfully doesn't take itself too seriously. Back when “MacGyver” was first reported to return to TV audiences, many weren't confident that the show could or would retain the energetic madness that was the original series. But with the first look, it does seem like there is some promise. 

While an official premiere date has yet to be unveiled, it was confirmed that “MacGyver” will take over CBS' fall schedule on Friday nights. 

Source: CinemaBlend