The move from a top-line role to a supporting role may come as a surprise to viewers.
If the pilot gets a full series order, this series sounds like it could put Till in more awards conversations than MacGyver would have ever inspired.
This strategy may pay off for Till, also, especially given the shift in tone and the lack of behind-the-scenes drama that surrounded the CBS procedural.
With MacGyver being a time slot winner due to decent ratings on Friday nights, one might think Lucas Till would have gone after another leading role instead of taking a side-seat, but the CBS drama did center on a larger ensemble than just the titular badass.