CBS books updated "Hawaii Five-O"

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Surf's up for a new "Hawaii Five-O."

CBS has given a pilot commitment to an updated version of the classic cop series from feature screenwriters Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci and "CSI: NY" executive producer Peter Lenkov.

There aren't many details on the trio's take on the procedural, which chronicled the workings of the fictional Hawaiian state police department led by Steve McGarrett (Jack Lord). The original series, created by Leonard Freeman, ran on CBS from 1968-80. It became famous for its opening music and for its "Book 'em, Danno" closing line.

Kurtzman and Orci are co-writing the story for the pilot with Lenkov, who will pen the script itself under their supervision. All three are executive producing.

CBS and CBS Studios, which has the rights to "Hawaii Five-O," first took a stab at developing a contemporary take last year with "Criminal Minds" executive producer/showrunner Ed Bernero.

Kurtzman and Orci, co-creators/executive producers of Fox's sophomore drama "Fringe," know a thing or two about reinvigorating TV series: They wrote the J.J. Abrams-directed blockbuster "Star Trek." Their feature writing credits also include the two "Transformers" movies and "Mission: Impossible III."

Lenkov serves as executive producer/co-showrunner on the CBS crime drama "CSI: NY" alongside Pam Veasey.

(Editing by SheriLinden at Reuters)