CBS has officially announced the new cast lineup for Boston Blue, the highly anticipated spinoff of the long-running police procedural Blue Bloods. The series will follow Detective Danny Reagan, once again played by Donnie Wahlberg, as he relocates to Boston and takes on a new set of challenges, allies, and cases in his hometown.
🔍 Continuing the Blue Bloods Legacy
Following the emotional conclusion of Blue Bloods Season 14 earlier this year, fans were left wondering if they’d ever see the Reagan family again. Boston Blue answers that question by continuing the story through Danny Reagan, this time shifting the setting from New York City to Boston, Massachusetts.
“I’m thrilled to keep telling Danny’s story — this time in the city I call home,” Wahlberg said in a statement. “Boston Blue will feel fresh, but it’ll carry the same heart and soul that fans loved in Blue Bloods.”
🎭 Meet the New Cast
CBS also revealed several new cast members joining Wahlberg in Boston Blue:
- Zoe Saldaña as Lieutenant Elena Cruz, a skilled officer and former FBI agent who now leads a task force in Boston.
- Jovan Adepo as Detective Marcus Hall, a young and determined cop who once trained under Danny in the NYPD.
- Lance Reddick (in a special guest appearance; scenes were filmed before his passing) as the Boston Police Commissioner.
- Kaitlyn Maher as Grace Reagan, Danny’s now-college-aged daughter who is studying law and exploring a career in justice.
The casting strikes a balance between veteran star power and fresh new talent, building a dynamic team that promises emotional depth and compelling storytelling.
🎬 Production & Release
Boston Blue begins filming in Boston this August, with CBS targeting a Spring 2026 premiere. The series will be overseen by Blue Bloods showrunner Kevin Wade, with Donnie Wahlberg serving as executive producer alongside him.
💬 Fan Reactions
Following the announcement, fans flooded social media with excitement and support. The return of Danny Reagan — especially in Wahlberg’s native Boston — is being widely celebrated as the perfect evolution for the franchise.
“Danny Reagan in Boston? That’s a win already. Can’t wait for this new chapter!” wrote one fan on X (formerly Twitter).
“Boston Blue sounds like the reboot we didn’t know we needed,” another commented.
🧭 What to Expect from Boston Blue
Unlike Blue Bloods, which centered around a multigenerational family of cops, Boston Blue is expected to focus more on a specialized task force tackling high-stakes crime. However, CBS confirmed that themes of justice, loyalty, and personal sacrifice — hallmarks of the original — will remain central to the new series.
📺 Final Thoughts
With a compelling lead, a promising cast, and the legacy of one of CBS’s most beloved series behind it, Boston Blue is shaping up to be one of the network’s most anticipated premieres of 2026. For longtime Blue Bloods fans, it’s not just a continuation — it’s a bold new beginning.
