Blue Bloods Fans Rejoice: Original Star Returns for Upcoming CBS Spin-Off, Boston Blue
Big news for longtime Blue Bloods fans: one of the Reagan family’s most beloved members is officially coming back. Bridget Moynahan will reunite with Donnie Wahlberg in the premiere episode of CBS’s new spin-off, Boston Blue, arriving this fall. Moynahan will once again step into the role of Erin Reagan Danny Reagan’s brilliant sister and the only Reagan who didn’t go into law enforcement.
In a major bonus for fans, Wahlberg also revealed that Moynahan will direct episodes of the new series. “She’ll also be bringing her incredible directing talents to the show this season! More fun to come. Let’s go!” he shared.
Fans are already buzzing online. “Love to see your faces together again… who’s next?” one viewer wrote. Another added, “This makes me so happy! It feels like we’ll see even more familiar faces!”
Moynahan becomes the second Reagan family member confirmed for the spin-off. Mika Amonsen has been cast as Danny’s son Sean a series regular taking over the role previously played by Andrew Terraciano. The recast comes as producers plan a major storyline shift, with Sean following the family tradition and joining the police force.
What’s Boston Blue About?
The new drama follows Danny Reagan after he relocates to Boston to serve as a detective with the city’s police department. He is paired with Detective Lena Silver
, daughter of a powerful Boston law enforcement family.
The cast continues to expand with notable additions:
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Ernie Hudson will play Reverend Peters, patriarch of the Silver family, a respected pastor known for his open-minded leadership.
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Gloria Reuben will portray matriarch Mae Silver.
Blue Bloods, led by Tom Selleck, wrapped its 14-season run in December 2024. While CBS has not yet revealed why Danny makes the move from New York to Boston, the storyline is already shaping up to be a major turning point in the Reagan legacy.