Tom Selleck has always been eager to share his thoughts, offer advice, and enjoy a good laugh. Over his 14 years on Blue Bloods, where he portrayed NYPD Police Commissioner Frank Reagan, he has consistently expressed his affection for the show and his co-stars. However, when it comes to revealing plot details, he prefers to keep things under wraps. “There are some surprises,” he hinted, “but they will be positive ones.”
As the series heads toward its finale in December, viewers can expect Commissioner Reagan to continue overseeing the NYPD and hosting the family’s beloved Sunday dinners at his Brooklyn home, shared with his father, retired PC Henry (Len Cariou). Det. Danny (Donnie Wahlberg) and Sgt. Jamie Reagan (Will Estes) will tackle new cases, while Jamie’s wife, Officer Eddie Janko (Vanessa Ray), will keep making arrests. Senior ADA Erin Reagan (Bridget Moynahan) will remain vigilant in Manhattan’s trial bureau. Fans are also buzzing about a potential spinoff, with CBS Studios President David Stapf stating, “There are endless possibilities… we still have a whole season to go.”
Here are highlights from two exclusive interviews with Selleck—one conducted on set last spring and the other via phone after filming wrapped. Despite having completed his scenes a few days earlier, Selleck returned from filming a commercial in Los Angeles to witness the final day of filming for Blue Bloods. “I watched the last scenes with Bridget and Steve (Schirripa), and then Donnie and Marisa (Ramirez),” he recalled. “It was hard, but I wanted to be there; I felt an obligation to share the experience.”
What was your last scene on Blue Bloods?
Tom Selleck: Ironically, my last scene was a family dinner—just like my first scene 15 years ago! I won’t reveal everything about the last episode, but this dinner brings the Reagan family together. Erin’s daughter Nicky (Sami Gayle) and Danny’s son Jack (Tony Terraciano) were there. We all agreed to close the set for that scene out of respect.
What was that moment like?
It was emotional. After hours of shooting, they announced, “Well, that was the last shot.” I always wanted to recite a poem, “Love Is Not All” by Edna St. Vincent Millay. There were tears and many hugs. Donnie was really affected; he didn’t say much. Bridget spoke, and almost everyone had something to share. Vanessa [Ray] was particularly moved by the experience.
