SEAL Team is coming to a close with season 7, but David Boreanaz isn’t slowing down — the actor already has a brand-new TV project in the works, keeping up with one of the most remarkable patterns in his career. The CBS/Paramount+ military drama, created by Benjamin Cavell, first premiered in September 2017, just six months after Bones wrapped its 12-season run. The series follows the elite Navy SEALs of Bravo Team, led by Boreanaz’s character, Jason Hayes — a battle-hardened leader juggling the toll of combat and personal sacrifice.
After airing for four and a half seasons on CBS, SEAL Team moved to Paramount+, where it found new life before ultimately being renewed through its seventh and final season. Filming has since wrapped, freeing Boreanaz to dive into his next project — one that, according to him, has him binge-watching The Sopranos.
David Boreanaz’s Next Role Marks Another Sharp Turn in His Career
Every Show He’s Led Has Been Completely Different
Though Boreanaz has kept most details about his upcoming series under wraps, he dropped a few intriguing hints in a June 2024 interview with Variety. “I’m watching a lot of The Sopranos right now,” he said. When asked if his next show involved the Mafia, Boreanaz clarified, “No. I just love suits, style, and cars.” These clues suggest his next project — which he’s reportedly writing and may also produce and star in — will be a significant departure from SEAL Team, continuing his habit of taking on fresh and unexpected challenges.
From a vampire in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, to an FBI agent in Bones, to a Navy SEAL in SEAL Team, Boreanaz has never repeated himself. Each series he’s headlined has explored a completely different world, and his next one seems poised to do the same — signaling yet another reinvention in a career defined by versatility.
Why This New Direction Is Exactly What Boreanaz Needs
Avoiding Typecasting and Keeping His Career Fresh
Choosing a project unlike SEAL Team is a smart move for Boreanaz. By constantly switching genres — from supernatural drama to crime procedural to military action — he’s avoided being typecast, something many long-running TV stars struggle with. His instinct to reinvent himself has kept audiences curious and his career dynamic.
After years of playing Angel, Boreanaz could have easily been boxed in as the “vampire guy,” but instead, he built a diverse résumé that showcases his range. With his next series, he’s once again proving that he’s not afraid to evolve — and that’s exactly why fans will keep following him, no matter what kind of story he tells next.
