Blue Bloods Spinoff Boston Blue Casts Gloria Reuben In Key Role

Boston Blue, the upcoming spinoff of hit CBS procedural Blue Bloods, has cast former ER actress Gloria Reuben in a prominent role. Long-running cop drama Blue Bloods concluded its 14-season run in December 2024, and remains one of the most influential network procedurals of modern times. Blue Bloods had some great characters throughout its run, and the balance of family dynamics and crime fighting made it a big hit. Reuben, who appeared on the show back in 2021, will add some gravitas and dynamism to Boston Blue.

Per Variety, Reuben is set to play the role of Boston district attorney Mae Silver, a character described as the widow of a murdered judge, and the no-nonsense matriarch of a family of law enforcement professionals. Her daughter is a Boston police detective partnered with Donnie Wahlberg’s Danny Reagan, played by Sonequa Martin-Green.

What This Means For Boston Blue

The Spinoff Is Set To Get Off On Strong Footing

Reuben’s casting makes a lot of sense, given her strong background in network TV, appearing in more than 100 episodes of ER, for which she received two Primetime Emmy nominations. Her pedigree is without question, but she also has the advantage of having appeared in Blue Bloods before, playing the role of ATF Agent Rachel Weber over a two-episode arc in Blue Bloods season 11. Her familiarity with the franchise will make her more comfortable behind the scenes, and also means she will have a pre-existing professional relationship with those involved, which is bound to help things.

Boston Blue has a big act to follow as the spinoff to Blue Bloods, but the fact that it takes place in the same universe, and will see Wahlberg reprise his role, should make it a comfortable transition for audiences. While it was the right time for Blue Bloods to end, Danny Reagan’s story continues, and it will be interesting to see how Mae Silver’s journey intersects with his when it comes to making Boston a safer place once more.

Our Take On Reuben’s Casting In Boston Blues

She Could Have A Long & Successful Arc

Reuben is a strong casting choice who will add some depth and gravitas to the role of Mae, and the fact she has worked with Wahlberg in the past should set help launch the show properly. A Blue Bloods spinoff would be unlikely to do as well as the original show, but there is reason to be optimistic about the success Boston Blue, and the hope will be that Reuben’s character can enjoy a strong and decisive arc across the show’s run.