Wahlberg: Selleck's Boston Blue Return Needs Right Storyline
Donnie Wahlberg said a Tom Selleck return as Frank Reagan would require a special episode meeting the character's standards.
Donnie Wahlberg said a return by Tom Selleck as Frank Reagan to Boston Blue would depend on the quality of the storyline, according to screenrant.com. Wahlberg said he and co-creators Brandon Sonnier and Brandon Margolis would need to craft a special episode for Selleck to appear.
Wahlberg said no storyline meeting Selleck's expectations has been developed yet. He added that he remains optimistic Selleck will eventually appear in the spinoff.
Boston Blue is airing its second season on CBS. The series premiered on October 17, 2025 on the network and follows Danny Reagan in the Boston Police Department.
Selleck's Frank Reagan was a central figure across Blue Bloods, which ended in December 2024 after 14 seasons on CBS. Selleck had expressed disappointment about CBS' decision to end Blue Bloods.
Quick answers
Will Tom Selleck appear in Boston Blue?
No appearance has been confirmed. Donnie Wahlberg said a return as Frank Reagan would depend on a storyline worthy of the character, and that none has been developed yet.
When did Boston Blue premiere?
Boston Blue premiered on October 17, 2025 on CBS and is airing its second season.
When did Blue Bloods end?
Blue Bloods ended in December 2024 after 14 seasons on CBS.