The new Blue Bloods spinoff, Boston Blue, has a new Tom Selleck replacement, which actually makes the show more exciting. The upcoming show will follow Donnie Wahlberg’s Danny Reagan as he moves from New York City to Boston to continue his career in law enforcement. While the rest of the original cast will stay behind now that Blue Bloods season 14 and the series itself has wrapped, Boston Blue will still follow many of the same aspects that made Blue Bloods so beloved.
After a wonderful run, Blue Bloods finally ended after CBS unexpectedly canceled it, signaling there would be no Blue Bloods season 15. Fortunately, it is not the end of the Reagan family’s stories, as the Blue Bloods spinoff Boston Blue will still follow Danny’s life and likely feature cameos or references to his family back in New York. With the new show comes one great update, and it has all to do with the patriarch of the new Boston police family Danny finds himself working alongside.
Blue Bloods Spinoff Cast’s Ernie Hudson As The New Family Patriarch In Danny’s Boston Show
Hudson Will Play Reverend Peters
While Tom Selleck’s role as Frank Reagan will be sorely missed in Boston Blue, there will be an equally excellent patriarch taking his place. According to Deadline, Boston Blue will star Ernie Hudson as Reverend Peters, a Baptist church pastor. Peters will not only be a valued member of the community in Boston, but he will also be the father of Danny’s new Boston partner, Detective Lena Silver, played by Sonequa Martin-Green. Moreover, Peters will be the head of a major and well-respected family in Boston, much like the Reagan family’s position in Blue Bloods.
Also revealed by Deadline, Peters’ personality is described as warm and welcoming. Although he is a Baptist church pastor, he is also very understanding of other faiths and traditions, which makes him the perfect addition to Boston Blue as a kind-hearted man. While not much else has been revealed about Hudson’s Boston Blue character, the fact that Peters is described as a patriarch implies he will have a major role in the series’ storylines.
Why Ernie Hudson’s Reverend Peters Is The Perfect Replacement For Frank Raegan In Boston Blue
Peters Can Offer A Fresh Perspective
While it can be difficult to imagine anyone replacing Tom Selleck’s legacy as Frank Reagan in Blue Bloods, Ernie Hudson is the perfect person for the job. For one thing, Hudson is similarly legendary as an actor, as Selleck and Hudson both made their debut to stardom in the 1980s. Thus, Hudson is considered an elder statesman of the entertainment industry, as is Selleck, and he brings a similar gravitas and wisdom to his roles. When Frank Reagan spoke, people listened, and it’s likely to be the same for Hudson’s reverend in Boston Blue; both the character and the actor carry weight when they’re on screen.
Secondly, Hudson’s experience and role as a Black man offers the spinoff a different perspective when it comes to policing. Blue Bloods was a predominantly white show, centering on an Irish-American, Catholic family, which necessarily brought a specific culture to the series. In contrast, Boston Blue will feature a Black family at its center, bringing different perspectives and cultural storylines to the world of law enforcement, making it a refreshing change from Blue Bloods’ focus.
Where You Know Ernie Hudson From: Movies & TV Show
Hudson Has Been In A Wide Range Of Shows And Movies
Hudson’s impressive career has spanned five decades across movies and television. He is arguably most recognized for his role as Winston Zeddmore in Ghostbusters and its sequel, Ghostbusters II. He continued to appear in the Ghostbusters franchise as a voice actor or in a minor role. Other film roles for which Hudson is recognized include The Crow, Miss Congeniality, and The Basketball Diaries, to name just a few.
On the TV side of things, Hudson has built an impressive resume in sitcoms and procedurals, such as Modern Family and Law & Order. More recently, he has been a main character in The Family Business and the Quantum Leap reboot. He’s also shown his gritty procedural chops prior to Boston Blue while playing former LAPD officer Joseph Vaughn in L.A. Finest. His career and his notable screen presence make him not only a highly recognizable name in Hollywood but also the perfect casting choice for Blue Bloods’ spinoff.
For over a decade, Tom Selleck’s portrayal of Frank Reagan anchored Blue Bloods with dignity, grit, and a healthy dash of mustache charisma. But now, with the patriarch stepping away, the focus is shifting—and all eyes are on Danny Reagan (Donnie Wahlberg) and his upcoming Boston-based spinoff. What started as a family dinner tradition on Fridays is now transforming into a high-stakes cop drama with a fresh beat and new energy.
And believe it or not—this change could be the best thing to happen to the Blue Bloods universe.
Let’s dive into how Tom Selleck’s replacement is supercharging Danny’s Boston storyline and what that means for fans old and new.
