Wahlberg says Tom Selleck would return to Boston Blue for a special enough episode
Donnie Wahlberg told People he wants Tom Selleck to appear on Boston Blue, but only in an episode special enough to match Selleck's regard for Frank Reagan and the Blue Bloods legacy.
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Centre · 2Donnie Wahlberg, who plays Danny Reagan on the Blue Bloods spin-off Boston Blue, said in an interview with People that he wants Tom Selleck to appear on the show "at some point." Radio TimesN “Speaking to People about a potential reunion with former co-star Tom Selleck” Read at Radio Times ↗ TVLineN “I learned so much from him," Wahlberg shared, "and I have the utmost respect for him. I love him and I miss him. I want him to be on the show at some point."” Read at TVLine ↗ Centre · 2Wahlberg said the return would take "the most thoughtful, elegant episode" that he and co-creators Brandon Sonnier and Brandon Margolis can produce, adding that "he will do it, but it has to be something really special." TVLineN “It's going to require the most thoughtful, elegant episode that the Brandons [co-creators Brandon Sonnier and Brandon Margolis] and I can pull together," he said.” Read at TVLine ↗ Radio TimesN “And he will do it, but it has to be something really special, because he takes what he does very seriously.” Read at Radio Times ↗ Centre · 2Wahlberg said Selleck takes the show's legacy and the character of Frank Reagan seriously, and that Selleck has been "very supportive" of him and Boston Blue, though "a perfectionist on set every single day." Radio TimesN “he was a perfectionist on set every single day” Read at Radio Times ↗ TVLineN “He takes the legacy of the show seriously. He takes Frank Reagan seriously.” Read at TVLine ↗
Centre · 1TVLine reported that Wahlberg's comments echo remarks Margolis and Sonnier made to ScreenRant, in which they stressed the importance of setting up the right story to support a Selleck appearance. TVLineN “Wahlberg's comments echo comments recently made by Margolis and Sonnier.” Read at TVLine ↗ Centre · 2Selleck played NYPD Commissioner Frank Reagan on Blue Bloods from its 2010 pilot until its final episodes in 2024, and Frank has not yet travelled from New York to Boston, though other Blue Bloods characters, such as Maria Baez (Marisa Ramirez), have. Radio TimesN “Selleck played NYPD Commissioner Frank Reagan on Blue Bloods from its pilot episode in 2010 through to its final chapter in 2024.” Read at Radio Times ↗ TVLineN “Tom Selleck's Frank Reagan hasn't yet ventured outside of NYC for a trip to Boston” Read at TVLine ↗ Centre · 1Will Estes, who played Danny's brother Jamie Reagan, will appear in a Season 2 episode; Wahlberg told TVLine their reunion was "very healing ... and wonderful ... and emotional." TVLineN “Will Estes, who played Danny's brother Jamie Reagan on "Blue Bloods," will also appear in a Season 2 episode of "Boston Blue."” Read at TVLine ↗
Centre · 1Boston Blue premiered on CBS in 2025, is in its second season, and also stars Sonequa Martin-Green as Detective Lena Silver. Radio TimesN “Boston Blue premiered on CBS in 2025.”“also stars Sonequa Martin-Green as Detective Lena Silver” Read at Radio Times ↗
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- Framing
- Both outlets report Wahlberg's People comments as an entertainment-news item about a possible Selleck cameo, treating it as a hopeful tease, not a confirmed return.
- Emphasis
- TVLine stresses the creators' echoing remarks and other Blue Bloods cast crossovers (Will Estes); Radio Times stresses Selleck's perfectionism and where to watch the series.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Neither outlet reports any confirmation from Selleck or CBS.
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“Tom Selleck's One Condition To Appear On Boston Blue, According To Donnie Wahlberg” — TVLine
“Boston Blue star teases potential return for Blue Bloods icon Tom Selleck in spin-off” — Radio Times
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What every side reports
- Wahlberg told People he wants Selleck on Boston Blue at some point.
- Wahlberg said the return would require a really special episode with the co-creators.
- Selleck played Frank Reagan on Blue Bloods until 2024.
- Boston Blue is in its second season.
Donnie Wahlberg person
Wants Selleck on the show and says he would do it if the episode is special enough.
“when the time is right, we will, hopefully, have something exceptional enough for him.” — Radio Times
Tom Selleck person
Per Wahlberg, Selleck is supportive of Boston Blue and takes Frank Reagan and the show's legacy seriously; no direct statement from Selleck is reported.
“Selleck has been "very supportive" of him and Boston Blue” — Radio Times
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TVLineN ·
Tom Selleck's One Condition To Appear On Boston Blue, According To Donnie Wahlberg
Neutral Frames Wahlberg's remarks as the 'one condition' for a Selleck appearance, with context on other Blue Bloods cast visits.
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Boston Blue star teases potential return for Blue Bloods icon Tom Selleck in spin-off
Neutral Presents the comments as a tease of a potential return, leading with Wahlberg's quote and adding show background.
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- 28 Oct 14:11 First TVLineN Tom Selleck's One Condition To Appear On Boston Blue, According To Donnie Wahlberg
- 29 Oct 12:00 +21h 49m Radio TimesN Boston Blue star teases potential return for Blue Bloods icon Tom Selleck in spin-off
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