Tom Selleck isn’t slowing down
and he’s determined to prove it. At 80 years old, the Hollywood icon still believes he has what it takes to lead a hit television series, and insiders say he’s turning his entire life upside down to show the industry he’s far from finished after Blue Bloods was canceled in 2024.
According to a source speaking with the National Enquirer, the show’s ending came before Selleck was ready to say goodbye and watching former co-star Donnie Wahlberg thrive on the lower-budget spinoff Boston Blue has only added to the sting. “Blue Bloods went away before Tom felt done,” the source says. “Seeing others move on so quickly hasn’t been easy.”
Determined to stay in the game, Selleck has reportedly made bold career changes. In early December, Deadline confirmed that he parted ways with his longtime agency representation a move insiders describe as a clear signal that he’s serious about reinventing himself. Around the same time, the actor began a major physical transformation after being photographed outside a Thousand Oaks, California gym in mid-2024 looking noticeably heavier.
“All the junk food and lack of exercise finally caught up to him,” an insider previously revealed. “Tom realized something had to change.” Since then, Selleck has cut back on fast food, committed to regular workouts, and undergone physical therapy to regain strength and stamina.
“Perception matters,” another source explains. “Tom still wants to be seen as a bankable leading man no matter his age. And he genuinely believes in himself.”
Still, friends worry he may be fighting an uphill battle. “Tom is conducting business like it’s still 1985, not 2025,” the source notes. “The industry has changed. Streaming favors new faces, and even legends face tougher odds now.”
Pals have reportedly urged the Magnum, P.I. star to keep his expectations realistic, especially with fierce competition from younger Hollywood heavyweights. But if there’s one thing those close to Selleck agree on, it’s this: he’s not ready to fade quietly into retirement and he has no intention of stepping aside without a fight.