Tom Selleck’s Next Move After Blue Bloods: A Return to Jesse Stone
Blue Bloods may have wrapped up on TV just a few months ago, but the series finale was actually filmed much earlier, with production ending back in June 2024. That gave Tom Selleck a well-deserved break from Hollywood — and now, it seems he’s found his next project. And honestly? It’s exactly the role fans (and Selleck himself) were hoping for.
After CBS announced the cancellation of Blue Bloods back in 2023, Selleck became the show’s most vocal champion, openly criticizing the decision. He pointed to the show’s consistently high ratings as proof it deserved to stay on the air — but despite his efforts, Blue Bloods quietly ended in December 2024.
While CBS is moving forward with a Blue Bloods spinoff focusing on Donnie Wahlberg’s Danny Reagan, there’s no plan for Tom Selleck’s Frank Reagan to return — meaning the legendary actor had a clear schedule. Enter Jesse Stone.
Fans of Selleck will remember Jesse Stone, the brooding small-town police chief based on Robert B. Parker’s bestselling novels. Selleck starred in and produced nine Jesse Stone TV movies throughout the 2000s and early 2010s, with the most recent installment airing in 2015.
Stone is a darker, more introspective character than Frank Reagan — a man often accompanied only by his loyal dog as he grapples with the darker side of human nature, alcohol struggles, and personal demons. Despite his flaws, Stone remains a consummate professional, reigning in his vices when duty calls.
Selleck has long spoken about his love for the Jesse Stone character. Even while Blue Bloods was nearing its end, he often expressed a desire to revisit the role. More recently, he also mentioned an interest in starring in a Western — but at 80 years old, many fans wondered if he would take on such a physically demanding project.
Although nothing has been officially confirmed yet, Jesse Stone’s return has reportedly been added to Selleck’s IMDb page, suggesting a 10th movie could soon be in the works. While we should take this early news with a grain of salt, all signs are pointing toward a much-anticipated revival. And honestly? A tenth Jesse Stone movie sounds like a perfect fit.
As for the future of Blue Bloods, the iconic Reagan family dinner scenes will undoubtedly look different without Frank at the table. And with spring sweeps approaching and several CBS shows already facing cancellation, it feels like a time of big changes for the network.
Still, there’s something comforting about knowing Tom Selleck isn’t riding off into the sunset just yet.
