Boston Blue Season 2 Begins Filming — Donnie Wahlberg Shares Exciting Behind-the-Scenes Update
Boston Blue Season 2 Begins Filming — Donnie Wahlberg Shares Exciting Behind-the-Scenes Update
The biggest Boston Blue news this week is that Season 2 is officially moving into production.
According to new reports, filming is getting underway in preparation for the show’s return this fall on CBS. Donnie Wahlberg has spent much of June balancing his concert tour with Donnie Wahlberg‘s return to the set, marking the beginning of the next chapter in Danny Reagan’s Boston story. (IMDb)
One of the most interesting revelations concerns the show’s original concept.
Executive producers Brandon Sonnier and Brandon Margolis recently disclosed that Boston Blue was not originally created as a Blue Bloods spin-off. Their first pitch centered on an entirely new police drama about an LAPD detective relocating to Boston. It wasn’t until CBS suggested replacing that original lead with Danny Reagan that the project transformed into the continuation fans know today. (Cinemablend)
That single creative decision completely changed the future of the franchise.
Instead of launching a brand-new procedural, CBS built the series around Danny Reagan, allowing longtime Blue Bloods viewers to continue following one of the franchise’s most popular characters while introducing the new Silver family.
Meanwhile, producers are continuing to tease the fallout from the explosive Season 1 finale.
They have confirmed that Season 2 will include a time jump, allowing Lena Silver to recover from her injuries. However, they emphasized that the mystery surrounding Detective Brian Rodgers will be addressed almost immediately when the new season begins. Viewers won’t have to wait long to learn what happened after his vehicle was forced into the harbor. (Parade)
The Reagan family will also remain an important part of the series.
Showrunners recently said they intend to continue bringing familiar Blue Bloods characters into Boston Blue whenever the story naturally allows. They described those appearances as a way to remind audiences that Danny and Sean are still deeply connected to the Reagan family, even though they now live in Boston. (Parade)
Of course, that leads to the biggest unanswered question:
Will Tom Selleck finally appear in Season 2?
The answer is still unknown.
There has been no official confirmation that Selleck will guest star, but producers continue leaving the door open. They have repeatedly said they enjoy bringing legacy characters back and would welcome future Reagan family appearances if the right story presents itself. (Parade)
For now, fans can look forward to a season that promises:
- Resolution of Brian Rodgers’ cliffhanger.
- Danny Reagan taking on greater leadership responsibilities.
- More development for the Silver family.
- Additional connections to the Blue Bloods universe.
- The possibility of more surprise Reagan family reunions. (Parade)
With cameras beginning to roll and production officially underway, Boston Blue is entering one of the most anticipated phases of its young run. And if the creators deliver on their promises, Season 2 could strengthen the bridge between the original Blue Bloods and its successful new successor more than ever before. (IMDb)