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Scott Caan joins cast of 'Hawaii Five-0'

Actor Scott Caan attends the premiere of the true life adventure motion picture "Into the Wild" at the Directors Guild Theatre in Los Angeles on September 18, 2007. The film, based on the book by Jon Krakauer was written and directed by Sean Penn. (UPI Photo/Jim Ruymen)

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Published: March. 5, 2010 at 6:02 PM

LOS ANGELES, March 5 (UPI) -- U.S. actor Scott Caan has signed up to play Danny "Danno" Williams in the new version of the classic TV series "Hawaii Five-O."

James MacArthur played the role of Danno in the original show, which ran from 1968 to 1980.

Caan, 33, is best known for his work in the "Ocean's Eleven" trilogy, as well as the films "Varsity Blues," "Ready to Rumble" and "Gone in 60 Seconds." The son of veteran actor James Caan also has a recurring role on TV's "Entourage."

The Hollywood Reporter said he recently signed up for the role of Danno in CBS's "Hawaii Five-0" remake, alongside Alex O'Loughlin and Daniel Dae Kim.

Topics: James Caan, James MacArthur

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