Tom Selleck Lands First TV Gig Since Blue Bloods End
Tom Selleck, 81, will guest star in an untitled Apple TV+ comedy with Elizabeth Banks and Ted Danson, marking his first TV role since Blue Bloods ended in 2024.
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Jamie Reagan Makes a Beantown Return in Boston Blue
Will Estes will reprise his Jamie Reagan role on the CBS spin-off Boston Blue, reuniting with Donnie Wahlberg’s Danny Reagan after Wahlberg teased the crossover; Boston Blue has been renewed for Season 2 and returns Oct. 9 as it follows Danny’s move from the NYPD to the Boston Police Department, with other Blue Bloods alums returning.
Selleck Calls Blue Bloods Cancellation 'Very Frustrating' After Pay Cuts
Tom Selleck says Blue Bloods’ cancellation after a 25% salary cut and a long run with an intact cast is 'very frustrating,' noting the show remained a top-rated network staple before CBS pulled the plug.
Blue Bloods Cast Took 25% Pay Cut to Save the Show, Selleck Reveals
Tom Selleck revealed that the Blue Bloods cast accepted a 25% salary cut in the final year to help keep the CBS series on the air, underscoring the actors’ desire to stay together as the show ended after 14 seasons (2010–2024).
Tom Selleck blasts CBS over Blue Bloods exit, reveals 25% cast pay cut
Tom Selleck says the Blue Bloods cast took a 25% pay cut in a bid to keep the CBS drama alive, but CBS canceled the show in 2023 with its final season ending in 2024. He shared the detail on Ted Danson’s podcast, emphasizing the cast’s loyalty and frustration at the network’s handling, while CBS did not comment.
Renowned TV Director Ralph W. Hemecker Dies at 65
Ralph W. Hemecker, a veteran TV director and showrunner behind Witchblade, Blue Bloods, The Flash and The X-Files, died at 65 in Glendale, California; he directed dozens of episodes across major series, led Witchblade as showrunner, and founded Mythic Films, with the cause of death not disclosed.
Ralph Hemecker, Veteran TV Director Behind Blue Bloods and Once Upon a Time, Dies at 65
Ralph W. Hemecker, a veteran TV director, writer, producer and showrunner whose credits include directing 31 episodes of Blue Bloods and 28 of Once Upon a Time, died July 10 at his Glendale home at age 65. His career spanned The X-Files, Millennium, Witchblade and The Flash among many others, and he served as showrunner on the Witchblade TV series. Born June 12, 1961, he was a Bucknell University graduate. He is survived by family; memorial donations are requested to the SEAL Future Foundation, with a celebration of life to be announced.
Donnie Wahlberg Offers 50% Pay Cut to Film Boston Blue in Boston
Donnie Wahlberg revealed he offered to give back 50% of his paycheck so the Boston-set spinoff Boston Blue could shoot in Boston, but the high costs forced producers to film largely in Toronto; the series has been renewed for a second season and Season 1 is streaming on Paramount+.
Wahlberg Bets Half His Paycheck to Film Boston Blue in Boston, But Toronto Keeps the Set Busy
Donnie Wahlberg said he offered to give back 50% of his CBS paycheck so Boston Blue could be filmed entirely in Boston, but the production is mostly in Toronto due to cost, despite the show being set in Beantown and a spin-off of Blue Bloods; Boston Blue has already been renewed for Season 2 and Wahlberg notes the real-life filming interruptions in his hometown.
Comic Alex Duong, 'Blue Bloods' actor, dies at 42 after rare cancer battle
Comedian and Blue Bloods actor Alex Duong died at 42 after a 2025 diagnosis of alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, an aggressive rare cancer that left him blind in his left eye. He battled the illness while raising his 5-year-old daughter with his wife, faced mounting medical debt, and received support from the comedy community via GoFundMe; a memorial service was announced for Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
Blue Bloods actor Alex Duong dies at 42 after cancer battle
Actor and comedian Alex Duong, known for playing Sonny Le on Blue Bloods, died at 42 after a battle with alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma. His death was announced on a GoFundMe page established to help cover treatment costs; his wife Christina and daughter Everest were able to say goodbye, as he had been fighting cancer and septic shock. Duong's credits also include roles on Pretty Little Liars, The Young and the Restless, and 90210.
Comedian Alex Duong dies at 42 after yearlong battle with a rare cancer
Comedian and Blue Bloods actor Alex Duong died at 42 after a yearlong battle with alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare soft-tissue cancer. His final Instagram activity and a GoFundMe update described his worsening condition and septic shock; he was able to say goodbye to his wife Christina and their 5-year-old daughter Everest before passing. His death was mourned by fellow comedians and fans who supported his family during the illness.
Stand-Up Star Alex Duong, Known for Blue Bloods, Dies at 42
Alex Duong, a stand-up comedian and actor who appeared on Blue Bloods and other TV projects, died at 42 in a Los Angeles hospital after battling alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma; his passing was announced via a GoFundMe page and he was remembered by family and peers as a beloved member of the comedy community.
Comedian Alex Duong, 'Blue Bloods' Actor, Dies at 42 After Cancer Battle
Los Angeles-based comedian, writer and actor Alex Duong, known for a multi-episode arc on Blue Bloods and credits including Dexter, Everybody Hates Chris, 90210 and Pretty Little Liars, died at 42 after battling alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer. He underwent surgery to remove a malignant growth that blocked blood flow to his optic nerve and caused vision loss, and had been preparing a 41-state tour pre-diagnosis. A GoFundMe supported his family as he faced treatment; he is survived by his wife Christina and daughter Everest, with a celebration of life to be announced.
Tom Selleck Faces Challenge in His Comeback Attempt
Tom Selleck, at 80, is making a bold attempt at a career revival by switching talent agencies and aiming for a TV comeback, despite the challenges posed by age and industry preferences for younger actors, and faces an uphill battle to land a leading role.