Donnie Wahlberg is embracing his “subsequent chapter”. Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, the actor gave followers a primary have a look at Danny Reagan in Boston Blue – CBS’s upcoming Blue Bloods spin-off, which is slated to premiere within the fall. 

“So excited to hold on the custom, to share so many surprises, to reply some unanswered questions and to welcome all of you — to #BostonBlue!” Donnie captioned a teaser. “The following chapter within the #BlueBloods legacy begins. I can not wait. See you CBS fall!” 

A submit which despatched followers into meltdown, Donnie was shortly inundated with messages. “So excited for you and the brand new present!! And perhaps some cameos,” penned one. “Canny wait!!! I wasn’t able to say cheerio to Danny! Boston can be a cracking backdrop, too,” agreed one other. 

In the meantime, a 3rd wrote: “@donniewahlberg Thanks for persevering with this legacy!!” 

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The response to Boston Blue has definitely been constructive, nevertheless, there was definitely a bittersweet feeling, too, with many asking if the unique Blue Bloods solid would possibly function. 

“I want it was all the household. That is what made Blue Bloods work, not only one character,” mused a fan. “Cannot wait. I do hope a few of the previous solid makes some appearances. Nonetheless so unhappy that Blue Bloods has ended. Nonetheless miss it a lot,” famous a second. “Far fetched. He’d by no means depart his household,” quipped a 3rd. 

Boston Blue’s inception was first introduced in February. TV Line confirmed that Brandon Sonnier and Brandon Margolis had signed on as showrunners, whereas Donnie is billed as an government producer alongside Jerry Bruckheimer and Kristie Anne Reed

Deadline has additionally reported that the spin-off will see Danny paired up with Detective Lena Peters, the eldest daughter of a outstanding regulation enforcement household. A casting announcement for the character of Lena is but to be revealed. 

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In accordance with the publication, Boston Blue wasn’t conceived as a Blue Bloods offshoot. The story itself had already been pitched, with executives planning to have Detective Peters partnered up with a brand new switch from the LAPD. After realizing that there was a wider alternative to broaden the Blue Bloods universe, nevertheless, the staff approached Donnie. 

Thought to be one among CBS’s crowning jewels, Blue Bloods got here to an finish in 2024, with the ultimate episode airing in December. Cancelled after a formidable 14-season run, the community’s determination got here as a devastating blow to the solid, with Tom Selleck, Bridget Moynahan and Donnie voicing their disappointment. 

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Talking with TV Insider final yr, Tom – who performed patriarch Frank Reagan – mentioned he was “pissed off” and felt the drama’s success was “all the time taken with no consideration”. 

When requested if the present would ever return, he beforehand informed CBS Information: “We are the third-highest scripted present in all of broadcast. We’re successful the evening. All of the solid needs to return again. And I can let you know this: we aren’t sliding off down a cliff. We’re doing good reveals, and nonetheless holding our place. So, I do not know. You inform me!”

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Weighing in on the cancellation, Donnie and Bridget additionally spoke out on the Drew Barrymore present. Requested how they had been feeling concerning the cancellation, Bridget replied: “I feel everyone’s actually upset and unhappy, but in addition completely happy and satiated?” earlier than Donnie chimed in. “Extra upset and unhappy,” he declared.