Tom Selleck's Next Move After Blue Bloods: A New Adventure Begins

Tom Selleck, the beloved actor who charmed audiences as Detective Danny Reagan on CBS's Blue Bloods for 14 seasons, is stepping back into the spotlight. Fans have been eagerly waiting to hear what the legendary star has in store after bidding farewell to the long-running police procedural. Now, the wait is over. His next big career move has finally been unveiled, and it’s an exciting one.

Tom Selleck’s New Project: A Return to the World of Jesse Stone

According to Tom’s IMDb page, he’s diving headfirst into an exciting new venture—an untitled Jesse Stone project. This television film is currently in development, and while details are still scarce, it's generating plenty of buzz. As of March 2025, the film's plot remains a mystery, but we do know that it will be the next installment in the beloved Jesse Stone franchise. This series is based on the novels penned by the legendary Robert B. Parker, and Tom has been at the heart of these adaptations for years.

While the official description of the film hasn’t revealed much, it does hint at an intriguing storyline. "Paradise Police Chief Jesse Stone is experiencing a familiar ennui—writing parking tickets and lamenting his presence in a small town where ‘nothing much’ ever seems to happen," the description reads. "But when an unexplained death occurs, Jesse is thrust into a whirlwind of mystery and intrigue, questioning whether it was a suicide or, as he suspects, a murder." It’s clear that fans of the series can expect the same gripping drama and suspense that has made these films so beloved.

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Tom is listed as the star of the film, but as of now, no other casting updates have been made public. The Jesse Stone franchise has a loyal following, and with Tom at the helm, it’s sure to draw in fans old and new. For those who have followed Tom’s career from his days on Magnum, P.I., this new project is a welcome return to the world of crime-solving and suspense.

Life After Blue Bloods: Tom Selleck Reflects on Saying Goodbye

Tom’s decision to move forward with the Jesse Stone project comes after the emotional conclusion of Blue Bloods in December 2024. The show, which aired for 14 seasons, became a staple in many households, and Tom formed deep bonds with his fellow cast members. In interviews, he has openly admitted how difficult it was to say goodbye to the series and the family-like atmosphere it fostered.

An insider shared with Closer that Tom already misses the Blue Bloods cast and crew. Despite the bittersweet farewell, he remains open to keeping the franchise alive in some capacity. “He would definitely do a spinoff or a TV movie,” the insider revealed. Fans can take comfort in knowing that Tom is not completely shutting the door on returning to the world of the Reagans, even if it’s just for a cameo or special appearance.

Could Tom Selleck Appear in the Blue Bloods Spinoff?

With the announcement of a Blue Bloods spinoff titled Boston Blue, fans are wondering if Tom might make an appearance in the new series. The spinoff will star Donnie Wahlberg as Danny Reagan and will be set in Boston. While it won’t have the same family dinner vibe that fans loved in the original show, there’s still hope that Tom might make a cameo appearance. “They both got emotional filming their last dinner scene on Blue Bloods because it was the last, but now that this series is happening, they may get to do another,” an insider told Closer in February 2025, speaking about Tom and Donnie’s close bond.

A separate source revealed that Donnie reached out to Tom shortly after landing the spinoff role. “They know that working and being a part of the show gave him such a purpose, not to mention the paycheck, so they do fret about him being out of sorts now that it’s over. As soon as Donnie got news that he was getting a spinoff, he called Tom; he was one of the first people he wanted to talk to,” the insider shared. “He let him know there will be a place for him to do walk-ons and cameos if he so chooses. It’s really a case where the ball is in Tom’s court because Donnie is a loyal and true blue guy, and having Tom come on is a given.”