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Mint
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
‘Blue Bloods' star Bridget Moynahan to appear on premiere of spinoff ‘Boston Blue'
Bridget Moynahan is set to reprise her role as Erin Reagan in the premiere episode of 'Boston Blue', the much-anticipated spinoff of the long-running CBS police drama 'Blue Bloods'. The network confirmed Friday that Moynahan will also direct an episode later in the first season, continuing her behind-the-camera work from the original series. The news was also shared by the lead actor Donnie Wahlberg via his Instagram, who wrote, 'So excited to have my dear friend, and TV sister @bridgetmoynahan, join me for a special guest appearance in the premiere episode of #BostonBlue! (sic).' Her guest appearance will reunite her with Donnie Wahlberg, who returns in the lead role as Detective Danny Reagan. The spinoff series shifts the franchise's setting from New York City to Boston and focuses on Danny's transition to the Boston Police Department, alongside a new cast of characters. 'Boston Blue' will also introduce Sean Reagan, Danny's son, as a new patrol officer in Boston. However, in a surprising move, the role of Sean — played by Andrew Terraciano across nearly the entirety of Blue Bloods' 14-season run — has been recast. Mika Amonsen, known for roles in 'Suits' and 'Reacher', will take over the character. No reason has been given for the casting change, and both CBS and Terraciano have remained silent on the matter. The actor's only public comment was a farewell message shared after filming wrapped in 2024. Joining Wahlberg and Amonsen in 'Boston Blue' are Sonequa Martin-Green as Lena Silver, Maggie Lawson as Sarah Silver, Marcus Scribner as Jonah Silver, Gloria Reuben as Mae Silver, and Ernie Hudson as Reverend Peters. The Silver family appears set to play a central role in the new drama. Bridget Moynahan's dual contribution — both in front of and behind the camera — underscores CBS's effort to keep a strong link to the original 'Blue Bloods' legacy while introducing fresh stories and perspectives in a new city.
New York Post
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Donnie Wahlberg, Bridget Moynahan reunite for ‘Blue Bloods' spinoff after shock cancellation
Bridget Moynahan is joining her brother in blue. The actress, 54, is officially set to return as Erin Reagan in the 'Blue Bloods' spinoff, 'Boston Blue.' The new show will follow Danny Reagan (Donnie Wahlberg) as he leaves the Big Apple to take a position with the Boston Police Department. 11 Donnie Wahlberg and Bridget Moynahan on 'Boston Blue.' Donnie Wahlberg/Instagram 'Blue Bloods' aired its first episode in 2010 and followed a New York City family that worked in law enforcement. The star-studded cast also included Tom Selleck, Will Estes and Len Cariou as members of the tight-knit family. CBS announced on Friday that Moynahan will make a guest appearance in the first episode of 'Boston Blue.' She is also set to direct an episode during Season 1. 'Reunited and it feels so good!' Wahlberg, 55, captioned an Instagram shot with his longtime co-star while on set. 'So excited to have my dear friend, and TV sister @bridgetmoynahan, join me for a special guest appearance in the premiere episode of #BostonBlue!' 11 The cast of 'Blue Bloods.' CBS via Getty Images 'She'll also be bringing her incredible directing talents to the show this season!' the star added. 'More fun (and surprises) to come. 👀 Let's go! 💙❤️.' On July 8, the 'Very Scary People' host posted a photo to his Instagram Stories from his first table read on the spinoff. 'A new chapter 💙,' Wahlberg penned beneath a snap of the pilot script. 11 Will Estes, Len Cariou, Bridget Moynahan, Tom Selleck and Donnie Wahlberg are seen on the set of 'Blue Bloods' in 2024. GC Images Also set to star in 'Boston Blue' is Sonequa Martin-Green, who will play his partner, Detective Lena Silver. Rounding out the cast are Maggie Lawson, Marcus Scribner, Gloria Reuben and Ernie Hudson. Earlier this month, CBS recast Danny Reagan's son, despite Andrew Terraciano appearing as Sean Reagan in nearly every episode over 14 seasons. 11 Marisa Ramirez, Bridget Moynahan, Donnie Wahlberg and Steve Schirripa. GC Images Now, Mika Amonsen will take over the role of the youngest Reagan, who relocates to Boston with his father. Sean will work as a patrolman for the Boston Police Department, according to Deadline. 'Blue Bloods' aired its series finale in December after 14 on CBS. At the time, Wahlberg penned a touching tribute to the police procedural and a love note to the show's loyal fans. 11 Bridget Moynahan as Erin Reagan and Donnie Wahlberg as Danny Reagan. CBS via Getty Images 'Dearest Blockheads,' the actor began on Instagram. 'There is, of course, a sadness in saying goodbye to #BlueBloods. But what a heck of a ride we had together! You all were literally part of the Blue Bloods family! Not just on Friday nights (trending #BlueBloods every single week that it's been on the air), not just in your impact on the Ratings (which was massive), you all made yourselves an actual part of the crew.' Wahlberg added that everyone on the set 'knew you, appreciated you and was happy to see you.' 'None — more than me. Of all the memories, highlights and moments, that I'll look back on fondly from the last 14 years of filming #BlueBloods in New York City, your set visits will be something that I'll cherish forever,' he shared. 11 Donnie Wahlberg as NYPD Officer Danny Reagan. CBS Entertainment The New Kids On The Block member went on to recall his cherished memories of viewers. 'You brought smiles, gifts, cupcakes (even though I was staying in shape for NKOTB tours), candy (too many Coffee Crisps and Kinder to mention), hugs, signs, inspiration and of course love. Some visitors — did not miss a season,' Wahlberg detailed. 'Some visitors — we now miss so dearly.' 'I keep closing my eyes, and seeing your faces, as I'm writing this. I'm so thankful to you all. Please know that my heart is full. I can go on forever, about you, but it's time to stop writing and to simply let these memories live. I thank you. I love you. I appreciate you. I salute you,' he continued before writing a sweet sign-off. 11 Frank Reagan (Tom Selleck) meets with Danny Reagan, (Donnie Wahlberg) in the 'Blue Bloods' scene. CBS 'My Blockhead/BlueBloods Family. See you on the next adventure. Coming soon.' Selleck, 80, however, didn't hold back from sharing his disdain over the end of the beloved series. 'I'm kind of frustrated,' the Emmy winner told TV Insider in October. 'During those last eight shows, I haven't wanted to talk about an ending for Blue Bloods but about it still being wildly successful.' Selleck pointed out that the show still had strong ratings, as well. 11 Bridget Moynahan and Donnie Wahlberg. JOJO WHILDEN 'I'm not going to turn into a bitter old guy saying, 'Get off my lawn!' I don't believe in holding grudges, but if you were to say to the television network, 'Here's a show you can program in the worst time slot you got, and it is going to guarantee you winning Friday night for the next 15 years,' it would be almost impossible to believe.' Selleck continued, 'My frustration is the show was always taken for granted because it performed from the get-go. So how do I feel? It's going to take a long time to sort all of this out.' Despite his disappointment, the 'Magnum P.I.' star isn't done yet. 11 A scene from the CBS series 'Blue Bloods.' CBS via Getty Images He told Town & Country in May, 'I hope there's another Western in my future. Certainly whatever happens with 'Blue Bloods,' I'm not going to stop acting.' Meanwhile, that same month, Wahlberg admitted he did everything he could to save 'Blue Bloods' before accepting the show's fate. 'When it ended, we thought, 'Okay, some of the network's gonna come and say, let's keep going.' And nobody came, and it was kind of like we were all in denial about it,' he told Fox News Digital. Wahlberg said that the opportunity for him to produce 'Boston Blue' then came along. 11 A March episode of 'Blue Bloods.' JOJO WHILDEN 'It was heavy, you know?' the singer confessed. 'It's, like, how do I do this? Like, how does [his character] Danny Reagan carry on? You know, how do we create this new world for this character, and how do we do it in another city, not in New York?' Wahlberg mentioned that everyone involved in 'Blue Bloods' — both in front of and behind the camera — was so important to him. 'They became part of our family,' he said. 'You know, the viewers are saying, like, 'How do we keep going with a Blue Blood spinoff without the whole family?' And I share that. How do we do that, right?' Wahlberg made the decision to move forward with the new project. 11 Donnie Wahlberg as Officer Danny Reagan. CBS 'It was definitely a challenge to take on this opportunity, but I kept saying to myself, you know, if I'm really sincere about wanting 'Blue Bloods' to carry on, here's an opportunity to do it,' he detailed. 'Now, it's just Danny going to this new world, but I can't say a lot about it — but I could say, if he's a Reagan, it will never be just Danny. There'll always be a Reagan a phone call away. And the traditions that the Reagans have, Danny wouldn't abandon those traditions.'
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Mass. lawmaker facing charges of drunken driving, property damage after arrest near State House
A Massachusetts lawmaker is facing charges after police say he was arrested on Beacon Hill near the State House in Boston early Wednesday morning. State Rep. John J. Lawn was arrested around 1:45 a.m. on charges of operating under the influence of liquor and leaving the scene of property damage, a Boston Police Department spokesman told Boston 25 News. Lawn is a Democrat who represents the state's 10th Middlesex District, which includes the communities of Newton, Waltham, and Watertown. Lawn also chairs the Committee on Health Care Financing. The Massachusetts Republican Party issued a statement in response to Lawn's arrest, calling for his resignation. 'Wednesday's arrest is another example of Beacon Hill Democrats using their titles to try and avoid punishment. By declaring himself a lawmaker at the time of his arrest, it's clear Rep. Lawn sought to escape the consequences of his actions,' MassGOP spokesman Mark Steffen said. He should resign and offer the residents of Watertown the chance to elect a new representative who doesn't ask officers to look the other way when he allegedly breaks the law." Boston 25 News has reached out to Lawn's office for comment on the incident. Boston police didn't immediately share additional details on the arrest. An investigation remains ongoing. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
Mint
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
‘Boston Blue' spin-off confirmed with Donnie Wahlberg; fan-favourite role recast as series moves in new direction
The Blue Bloods universe is set to expand with a new spin-off series titled 'Boston Blue', but one familiar face will be missing from the cast. Donnie Wahlberg will reprise his role as Detective Danny Reagan, a character he played throughout all 14 seasons of the original police procedural. The upcoming series, which shifts its setting from New York to Boston, will also follow Danny's son Sean Reagan as he begins his career as a patrol officer in the Boston Police Department. However, the character of Sean will no longer be portrayed by Andrew Terraciano. Terraciano, who appeared in 292 out of 293 episodes of 'Blue Bloods', will be replaced by actor Mika Amonsen. Best known for guest appearances in 'Suits' and 'Reacher', Amonsen steps into the role with no public explanation offered for the casting change. Neither CBS nor Terraciano has commented on the recasting, and the actor has remained silent since the conclusion of 'Blue Bloods', aside from a heartfelt farewell post on social media when filming wrapped in 2024. Andrew had written, 'It feels like, after 15 years, 'family' isn't a big enough word for all of the people at Blue Bloods that have changed me, and helped me, and grown with me (sic).' "When this show started, I was just a strange six year old, and I was surrounded by people who, even then, seemed like kids to me - now so many of them have grown and changed and helped create such a fantastic story for the Reagans as a whole, and for our extended family of viewers (sic)," he added. The cancellation of 'Blue Bloods' by CBS in 2024, despite vocal protests from its cast and loyal fanbase, marked the end of a 14-year run that began in 2010. The original series chronicled the lives of the Reagan family, led by police commissioner Frank Reagan, portrayed by Tom Selleck, and his children—all of whom served in various branches of law enforcement. 'Boston Blue' was announced just two months after the original series ended, a move that signalled CBS's intent to continue building on the show's legacy. The new series, penned by writers Brandon Sonnier and Brandon Margolis, will delve into Danny Reagan's new chapter in Boston while exploring Sean's journey through the ranks of the city's police force. Joining Wahlberg and Amonsen in the cast are Sonequa Martin-Green, Gloria Reuben, Maggie Lawson, Marcus Scribner, and Ernie Hudson. It remains unconfirmed whether Tom Selleck will make any appearances in the spin-off. Production details and a premiere date for 'Boston Blue' have not yet been announced.
Boston Globe
11-07-2025
- Boston Globe
Boston city employee facing accessory charges in connection with fatal shooting in Roxbury
Her since-deleted LinkedIn page had said she works as a housing supervisor for the commission and that she received a criminal justice degree from Salem State University. A spokesperson for the commission said Friday that the agency 'is aware of the pending criminal charges against the employee. This person has been placed on unpaid administrative leave.' Advertisement Payroll records show she was hired by the commission, an independent public agency run by a board appointed by the mayor, in 2019. Her current title is housing coordinator, the commission said. Her charges were A statement of the case against Cherisme said she drove Charles Dixon, 40, in her gray Infiniti on April 19 to the area of the Nubian MBTA stop. They got out of the car and Dixon began arguing with Ellis Santos, 36, on the sidewalk, according to the statement. As a crowd began to form, Cherisme and Dixon got back in the car, the statement said. Advertisement As Cherisme drove away, Dixon allegedly fired a gun at Santos from the front passenger seat, missing him but hitting two bystanders and killing one of them, Andrew Owens, officials said. Dixon last month pleaded not guilty to murder and weapons charges and is being held without bail, records show. Santos allegedly returned fire, striking the Infiniti, and is facing weapons charges, according to court records. After the shooting, Cherisme dropped Dixon off where she had initially picked him up, the statement said. A couple of hours later, early on April 20, Cherisme 'walked into the Boston Police Department' and told detectives she was standing on the sidewalk during the shooting, the statement said. She allegedly told police that Santos was the 'primary aggressor,' and that she didn't recognize the person he argued with since everyone wore masks, the filing said. 'It was not until investigators received video surveillance footage of the incident that they learned that Santos was not the primary aggressor and that the defendant had actually driven the man later identified as Dixon, who was not wearing a mask during any of the interaction,' the statement said. On May 5, Cherisme spoke to State Police investigators with her attorney present after receiving a 'proffer letter' indicating her statements wouldn't be used 'directly against her' unless she lied, the filing said. During that session, she gave authorities a phone number that she said she used to call and text Dixon, the cell phone that she said she used to reach him, and her iCloud account information, records show. She consented to an extraction of her phone's data as well as a search of her vehicle for forensic evidence, telling investigators it hadn't been cleaned or tampered with since the shooting, according to the statement. Advertisement Virtually all those statements were false, authorities allege. 'With respect to the phone number she provided for Dixon, it was not a real phone number,' the filing said. 'Her own phone records, obtained by subpoena, revealed the actual number by which she contacted Dixon the night of the shooting. The number she provided appeared nowhere in her records.' In addition, the phone she gave detectives wasn't the one she was using at the time of the shooting, as she claimed. Rather, it was purchased on April 22, 2025, three days after the shooting, the statement said. And the iCloud account she provided had no data from the time of the shooting and 'appeared to have been created days after,' the statement said. There was also a glaring issue with the Infiniti, according to the filing. State Police observed 'a through-and-through bullet hole in one of the doors to the vehicle, with no corresponding exit hole elsewhere,' the document said. 'This would indicate that the projectile should still be within the vehicle.' Yet it wasn't. 'A thorough search of the vehicle, including the partial disassembly of some components, was conducted, and no such projectile was located in the vehicle,' the statement said. 'This item, of significant evidentiary value, must have been removed from the vehicle prior to the search.' A request for comment was sent to Mayor Michelle Wu's press office Friday. The Middlesex District Attorney's office is handling Cherisme's case because she 'has a family member in law enforcement in Suffolk County,' a spokesperson for that office said. Advertisement One of the defendants in the case is related to 'a BPD officer,' a spokesperson for the Suffolk office said. City payroll records indicate that someone with the same last name as Cherisme is employed as a Boston police criminalist. Andrew Ryan of the Globe staff contributed to this report. Travis Andersen can be reached at
