Donnie Wahlberg Ready to Lead โBoston Blueโ and Keep the Reagan Legacy Alive
Donnie Wahlberg is stepping into a new chapter of the Blue Bloods legacy with a starring role in the upcoming spinoff series, Boston Blue. The 55-year-old actor recently appeared virtually on PIX11 News, where he shared fresh insights into the new project and how he plans to bring Detective Danny Reagan into a new settingโwhile staying true to the character fans have come to love.
The biggest change? Filming will now take place in Boston, Wahlbergโs hometown, instead of the iconic New York City streets where Blue Bloods was filmed for 14 seasons. Still, Wahlberg promised that Danny Reagan’s New York roots remain firmly intact.
โThe good news is Danny Reagan will still be a Mets fan,โ he said with a grin, prompting laughter from the hosts. โLetโs just get that out of the way. And right now, with the Mets having the best record in baseball, Dannyโs going to be pretty happy.โ
Reflecting on Blue Bloods ending, Wahlberg spoke candidly about how hard the entire team worked to keep the show alive. โWe tried so hard to keep Blue Bloods on the air. All of usโthe cast, the crewโeveryone. Working with our New York crew was one of the great thrills of my life,โ he shared. โBut when CBS came to me about continuing the character, I thought, โWell, that sounds interesting.โโ
Wahlberg hinted that Boston Blue will stay connected to its roots and might even feature appearances or nods to familiar faces. โIf anyone knows Danny Reaganโand if anyone knows meโI love surprises. The Reagans will always be just a phone call away. Danny likes to use his phone,โ he teased. โSo I imagine weโll pay homage to Blue Bloods as much as we can, honor what it started, and carry that legacy forwardโwith plenty of surprises along the way.โ
Fans can expect Boston Blue to bring a fresh perspective to the franchise while keeping the Reagan spirit alive and well.
