CBS’s highly anticipated Blue Bloods spinoff, Boston Blue, has just added a notable new cast member to its lineup. Ernie Hudson, best known for his iconic role in Ghostbusters, is joining the series in a key role that promises to bring depth and gravitas to the Boston-based drama.
Hudson will portray Reverend Peters, a Baptist minister and the patriarch of a prominent family deeply involved in law enforcement within the city of Boston. This character is often compared to Henry Reagan, the wise and respected family elder from the original Blue Bloods series. Reverend Peters’ role is central to the show’s portrayal of family, tradition, and community ties within the law enforcement world.
In the storyline, Reverend Peters is the father of Mae Silver, the Boston district attorney, and the grandfather to several other main characters including Detective Lena Silver, Director Ashley Silver, and rookie officer Isaac Silver. This multi-generational family dynamic mirrors the beloved Reagan family structure in Blue Bloods, highlighting strong family bonds and shared dedication to justice.
Joining Hudson, Donnie Wahlberg will reprise his role as Detective Danny Reagan, transitioning from the New York Police Department to the Boston Police Department. The show also stars Sonequa Martin-Green as Detective Lena Silver, Mae Silver’s daughter, adding a fresh dynamic to the cast.
The inclusion of Ernie Hudson is widely seen as a significant casting coup for Boston Blue, bringing a veteran actor with a strong presence and deep emotional range to the ensemble. His character’s spiritual leadership and familial role are expected to add a new layer of complexity and heart to the series, which aims to capture the same blend of drama, family, and law enforcement action that has made Blue Bloods a long-running success.
Boston Blue is set to premiere in the fall of 2025 on CBS, and anticipation is building as fans of the original show look forward to this new chapter. With a mix of established stars like Wahlberg and Hudson alongside rising talents, the series aims to carve out its own identity while honoring the legacy of its parent show.
