Tom Selleck’s Unexpected Reaction to a Possible Boston Blue Role Change
Tom Selleck’s Unexpected Reaction to a Possible Boston Blue Role Change
Fans of the hit crime drama Boston Blue were caught off guard this week when rumors surfaced about a potential shake-up in the series’ cast structure. But no one reacted more unexpectedly than Tom Selleck himself, who has played Commissioner Frank Devlin since the show’s debut.
According to people close to the production, Selleck learned of the proposed role adjustment during an informal creative meeting. Rather than responding with frustration or concern, the veteran actor reportedly broke into a laugh, joking that he’d “finally get a chance to retire from giving stern speeches in dark offices.”
Crew members said the room lightened immediately. “Everyone expected him to be defensive,” one insider shared. “Instead, he leaned back, smiled, and said he was ‘open to surprises—as long as they didn’t involve more night shoots.’”
While nothing has been finalized, the possible change is believed to involve shifting Devlin from an on-screen leadership role to a more strategic, behind-the-scenes presence within the storyline. Producers have emphasized that any adjustments would honor the character’s legacy while giving the show room to evolve.
Selleck, meanwhile, seems unfazed. In a brief comment to reporters outside the studio, he simply said, “Whatever serves the story best—just don’t write me off without handing me a donut in the precinct first.”
Fans continue to speculate online, but if Selleck’s reaction is any indication, he’s ready to embrace whatever direction Boston Blue takes next.
