Wahlberg: Selleck return needs a "truly special" Blue Bloods episode
Donnie Wahlberg told Collider that any Tom Selleck comeback as Frank Reagan would have to be handled with care for the show's legacy.
Donnie Wahlberg said in an interview that Tom Selleck would only return to the Blue Bloods universe for a truly special episode, according to Collider. Wahlberg, who executive produces and stars in the spinoff Boston Blue, said any comeback by Selleck as Frank Reagan would need to be thoughtful and elegant.
He added that Selleck takes the legacy of Blue Bloods and of Frank Reagan seriously, a factor that would shape how such an episode was built.
Boston Blue Season 2 is currently airing and has brought several Blue Bloods reunions to the screen, with an upcoming one involving Jamie Reagan.
How the spinoff connects back
Blue Bloods ended its run on CBS before Boston Blue premiered on October 17, 2025. The spinoff moved Danny Reagan from New York City to the Boston Police Department alongside his son Sean.
Boston Blue returned earlier in October 2026 for Season 2, which includes several Blue Bloods reunions.
Quick answers
Will Tom Selleck return to the Blue Bloods universe?
Donnie Wahlberg said any return by Selleck as Frank Reagan would require a thoughtful, elegant and truly special episode.
When did Boston Blue Season 2 return?
Boston Blue returned earlier in October 2026 for Season 2.