The Five-0 Files: Where Is The Hawaii Five-0 Cast Now In Late 2025?

The iconic "Book 'em Danno!" catchphrase may have faded from primetime, but the careers of the beloved Hawaii Five-0 cast are anything but retired. The CBS reboot, which ran for a successful ten seasons from 2010 to 2020, created a new generation of stars who became synonymous with the sun-drenched, high-stakes action of the Five-0 Task Force. As of late 2025, the ensemble has branched out into major new projects, from starring in gritty Netflix thrillers and leading new travel series to taking on roles behind the camera, proving there is life after the beautiful beaches of Oahu.

The transition from a long-running procedural drama can be challenging, but the core cast members—Alex O'Loughlin, Scott Caan, Daniel Dae Kim, and Grace Park—have made intentional, often surprising, moves in their post-Five-0 careers. This definitive late 2025 update reveals where the stars are now, detailing their latest projects, career changes, and what truly led to the show's end for some of its most popular characters.

The Core Five-0 Task Force: A Complete Cast Biography Profile

The chemistry of the main ensemble, particularly the "carguments" between Steve McGarrett and Danny Williams, was the heart of the show. Here is a complete biographical profile of the four main stars who anchored the Hawaii Five-0 reboot.

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• Alex O'Loughlin (Steve McGarrett)
  • Role on H50: Lieutenant Commander Steve McGarrett, US Navy SEAL (Retired), Leader of the Five-0 Task Force.
  • Date of Birth: August 24, 1976
  • Place of Birth: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
  • Notable Pre-H50 Work: Moonlight, Three Rivers, The Back-up Plan
• Scott Caan (Danny "Danno" Williams)
  • Role on H50: Detective Sergeant Danny Williams, McGarrett's partner, and a former cop from New Jersey.
  • Date of Birth: August 23, 1976
  • Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
  • Notable Pre-H50 Work: Ocean's Eleven franchise, Varsity Blues, Entourage
• Daniel Dae Kim (Chin Ho Kelly)
  • Role on H50: Lieutenant Chin Ho Kelly, a seasoned detective and former protégé of the original Five-O's John McGarrett.
  • Date of Birth: August 4, 1968
  • Place of Birth: Pusan, South Korea
  • Notable Pre-H50 Work: Lost (as Jin-Soo Kwon), 24, Angel
• Grace Park (Kono Kalakaua)
  • Role on H50: Officer Kono Kalakaua, a former professional surfer and rookie cop who quickly became a key member of the team.
  • Date of Birth: March 14, 1974
  • Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, U.S. (American-born Canadian)
  • Notable Pre-H50 Work: Battlestar Galactica (as Sharon "Boomer" Valerii/Athena), Edgemont

The Latest Career Moves: 2024–2025 Projects and New Beginnings

Since the series finale in 2020, the cast has pursued diverse avenues, with some leaning into production and others returning to the procedural drama genre. The most up-to-date information reveals a dynamic shift in their career trajectories.

Alex O'Loughlin (Steve McGarrett): The Quiet Return to Gritty Drama

Since hanging up his Navy SEAL uniform and leaving the role of Steve McGarrett, Alex O'Loughlin has maintained a notably low profile. This was a deliberate choice, as O'Loughlin had expressed a desire to spend more time with his family in Hawaii following the physically demanding decade-long production schedule of Hawaii Five-0.

However, the break appears to be over. O'Loughlin is rumored to be making a highly anticipated return to television in a leading role on a major streaming platform. Reports from late 2023 and early 2024 hinted at a new, gritty crime thriller series on Netflix, a project that would signal his return to the genre that made him famous, but with a darker, character-driven edge. Though the specific title remains unconfirmed by the platform as of late 2025, the commitment to a new series marks a significant end to his post-Five-0 hiatus and is a major win for fans of the actor's intense dramatic style.

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Scott Caan (Danny Williams): From Hawaii to the MPU, and Back Again

Scott Caan, the other half of the show's central dynamic, immediately returned to the small screen after the Hawaii Five-0 finale. He took on the lead role of Detective Jason Grant in the Fox procedural drama, Alert: Missing Persons Unit. The show, which premiered in 2023, saw Caan trading the Hawaiian sun for the intense, emotional stakes of a Philadelphia-based Missing Persons Unit (MPU).

The series enjoyed a run of three seasons, with the final season premiering in March 2025. However, in a very recent update, Fox officially canceled the series in June 2025, bringing Caan's run as Detective Grant to a close. This cancellation means Caan is currently available for new projects, making him one of the most in-demand actors on the market in late 2025. Fans are eagerly watching to see if his next move will be another TV series or a return to his film roots.

Daniel Dae Kim (Chin Ho Kelly): The Powerhouse Producer and New CNN Host

Daniel Dae Kim’s career trajectory since leaving Hawaii Five-0 in 2017 (before the series finale) has been one of massive growth, particularly behind the scenes. His production company, 3AD Productions, has become a major player, responsible for developing and executive producing the hit ABC medical drama The Good Doctor, which concluded its successful run in 2024.

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His acting work remains strong, with roles in films like Hellboy and Raya and the Last Dragon. However, his most exciting and current project is a new venture into the world of unscripted television. In November 2025, it was announced that Daniel Dae Kim will lead and executive produce a new host-led multi-platform travel series for CNN called K-Everything. The show will explore the global influence of Korean culture, or "K-Culture," a powerful testament to Kim's commitment to purposeful, representative content.

The Supporting Stars: From Kono to Grover and Beyond

The departure of Daniel Dae Kim and Grace Park in 2017 due to a salary dispute—a major point of controversy in the show's history—led to a shift in the cast dynamic, bringing other characters like Lou Grover and Jerry Ortega to the forefront.

Grace Park (Kono Kalakaua): Selective Roles After 'A Million Little Things'

Following her departure from the Five-0 Task Force, Grace Park quickly landed a main role as Katherine Kim in the ABC ensemble drama A Million Little Things. She starred in the series from its premiere in 2018 until its conclusion in 2023.

As of late 2025, Park appears to be taking a well-deserved break or being highly selective about her next project. Similar to her former co-star Alex O'Loughlin, she has not announced a major new television or film role following the end of her last series. This quiet period is a trend among long-running procedural actors who prioritize family or non-acting pursuits after years of intense production schedules.

Chi McBride (Lou Grover): Joining the Harlan Coben Netflix Universe

Chi McBride, who played the beloved Captain Lou Grover, has secured a major new role that keeps him in the world of high-stakes crime drama. In one of the most recent cast updates, McBride was announced as a cast member in the upcoming Netflix limited series, I Will Find You. This series is an adaptation of the popular novel by thriller master Harlan Coben, a highly-anticipated project that guarantees McBride a prominent role on one of the world's biggest streaming platforms.

This move is a strong signal that McBride is continuing his successful run in the television drama space, moving from the CBS procedural machine directly into the lucrative world of streaming limited series. His involvement adds significant topical authority to the project and is a must-watch for fans of his character, Grover.

Jorge Garcia (Jerry Ortega) and Masi Oka (Max Bergman)

The fan-favorite recurring cast members have also been busy. Jorge Garcia (Jerry Ortega) has continued his work in film and television, often returning to the comedy and genre projects he is known for. Masi Oka (Dr. Max Bergman) has returned to his dual career as an actor and a technology entrepreneur, notably continuing his work in the tech industry in addition to occasional acting roles, reflecting his unique background.

The legacy of Hawaii Five-0 (2010) remains strong, evidenced by the high interest in the cast's current activities years after the final "Aloha." The late 2025 landscape shows a cast that is actively shaping their own careers, with new projects on CNN, Netflix, and beyond, ensuring that the faces of the Five-0 Task Force remain a staple of modern television.