Tom Selleck has finally weighed in on whether fans might see him return as Frank Reagan in Boston Blue following the cancellation of Blue Bloods in 2024 after an impressive 14-season run.
In an interview with Hour Detroit published on November 11, the 80-year-old actor reflected on the possibility of appearing on the spinoff, which follows his onscreen son Danny Reagan (Donnie Wahlberg) after his move from New York City to Boston. While Boston Blue carries the legacy of its predecessor, Selleck made it clear that stepping back into Frank Reagan’s shoes isn’t a certainty.
“I don’t know if I would do Boston Blue
that’s another show,” Selleck said. “I think it’s partly my lot in life to make sure Blue Bloods has its place in television history, but I don’t think it’s my lot in life to keep playing Frank Reagan.”
Boston Blue, which premiered on October 17, has already embraced its roots with several familiar faces returning from Blue Bloods. Marisa Ramirez reprised her role as Maria Baez, while Bridget Moynahan returned as Erin Reagan. Although Danny has been shown speaking with his father over the phone, Selleck’s physical appearance on the series remains uncertain.
Reflecting on Blue Bloods’ unexpected cancellation, Selleck didn’t hide his disappointment. “It was a huge disappointment, and I still don’t know why CBS did it,” he told Hour Detroit. “If you get rid of the football, we were the sixth most popular series in all of television.”
The actor previously shared similar frustrations in an October 2024 interview with TV Insider, admitting he struggled to accept the show’s ending. “I’m kind of frustrated,” Selleck said. “During those last eight shows, I haven’t wanted to talk about an ending for Blue Bloods but about it still being wildly successful.”
He added that the series was often underestimated despite its consistent performance. “If you were to say to the television network, ‘Here’s a show you can program in the worst time slot you got, and it is going to guarantee you winning Friday night for the next 15 years,’ it would be almost impossible to believe.”
Ultimately, Selleck believes the show’s reliability may have worked against it. “My frustration is the show was always taken for granted because it performed from the get-go,” he said. “So how do I feel? It’s going to take a long time to sort all of this out.”